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'S & W' Grips from Thailand
There are a number of 'S&W' grip sets from Thailand for auction on Ebay. Just be aware they are out there and from there. Can anyone who has purchased any tell us anything about them?
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I bought these from dajim on ebay. $43 delivered and the fit is good. I bought a pair of Thailand j frame boot grips on gun broker, about $35, and they were ok but there was a noticeable gap on the right side prong. I complained and the guy sent me another pair. The wood is sturdy and the grain is nice. They aren't Spegals but they are better than goodyears.
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09-19-2009, 01:42 AM
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Coincidentally, the pad thai noodles I ordered from Smith and Wesson were soggy and under seasoned.
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They cant be any worse than the **** that S&W puts on thier guns these days!
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Those grips look pretty nice to me. That's a very nice looking Diamondback by the way. I've been tempted to order a pair from this seller but haven't yet.
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09-19-2009, 01:40 PM
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Those grips look pretty nice to me. That's a very nice looking Diamondback by the way. I've been tempted to order a pair from this seller but haven't yet.
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Thanks. After seeing what original D-Back grips bring on Ebay I'm even happier with these. Took about 2 weeks for delivery and mine were screwed together tight and shipped in a bubble pad manila envelope.
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09-19-2009, 03:56 PM
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I bought some of these for a 66 3". They were very nice for the $35. They were a bit thin at the top to consider mounting S&W emblems.
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I've purchased four sets from AIVIA2001 on GunBroker.com . Fine craftsmanship from Thailand. A perfect fit with each set. Very nice wood.
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09-19-2009, 05:45 PM
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I ain't buying no foreign commie grips for my made in America Guns 
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Coincidentally, the pad thai noodles I ordered from Smith and Wesson were soggy and under seasoned.
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Sip at what he does best... way to go, Sip! 
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Check the tag on your "wears" worn next to your made in AMERCA scrotum. Probably says "made in a country that hates you all"
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I do not see any grips on a S&W in this thread??? 
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09-19-2009, 08:13 PM
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Here ya go.
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Thanks,
How about a linky to this e bay place you speak? I hate e bay but I am looking for some grips so I will take a peek. 
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09-19-2009, 08:49 PM
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S&W Grips From Thailand
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$13.99 for postage for a pair of grips??
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I purchased a couple of sets for J-frame and K-frame, combat style, about a year ago. Very good fit and finish. I am pleased.
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I think I saw a Denny's in the background of one of those photos...are you sure they are from Thailand? Could be a scam to hike up the postage.
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I do not see any grips on a S&W in this thread??? |
I put a pair on a Sigma one time. It improved the looks of the gun but detracted so much from the grips that I took them off...
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Check the tag on your "wears" worn next to your made in AMERCA scrotum. Probably says "made in a country that hates you all"
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My drawers are made in Mexico I'll have you know-the reason I know that is that the Fruit of the Loom plant used to be about half a mile from my house until they went to Mexico about 15 years ago. No Chinese drawers for Big Jim & the twins-We'll have mexican or none at all
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Thanks for reply and info. I also wear FTL's and it's great to know they're Mexican made. The writing on the tag is too small for me to read. I assumed the tag read "woven with care by Asian children who are happy in their work for the collective." I buy all my stuff from the Gentleman's Shoppe at Walmart. Those Mexican tailors are the best! I tried Hanes but there's too much "shrinkage".
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....... I also wear FTL's ....................... I tried Hanes but there's too much "shrinkage".
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Uh-Oh. 
I see an underwear flame war comin'.......
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For around the house I also have some silk...... uh, nevermind. Pics to follow.
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