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Originally Posted by iPac
Revolver grips, along with practically every modern produced item now, is NOT the quality they used to be.
Good old American Walnut or Goncalo Alves is a thing of the past. You are probably lucky to get Birch or Beech now, stained for sure. Laminate is another really popular material now, which many think is still actual wood.
I've always been impressed with S&W's attention to grip material and quality back in the day. So many different options with all different kinds of wood. Much more advanced than Colt. Too bad that time has ended.
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Laminates are actual wood, they layers wood glued together to make larger pieces. Although many may not like the look, they have the advantage of being stronger and more stable than plain wood because the grain is not all running in the same direction. As for today's grips not being to the same standard, that's true of factory, but not aftermarket. Take a look at Culina'a for example.