"Army issue"....which Army?

Bear Claw Chris Lappe · #1 09-26-2009, 02:29 PM

These were advertised as "Army Issue" K frame grips, but the medallion is a bird, not the S&W logo, are they US Army or some other nation?

handejector · #2 09-26-2009, 03:35 PM

They are not "army issue".

I believe they are made by Sile in Italy.

sipowicz · #3 09-26-2009, 03:43 PM

Standard Salvation Army issue....I see them around Christmas time when their soldiers are guarding the money kettles.

S. Hammer · #4 09-26-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sipowicz

Standard Salvation Army issue....I see them around Christmas time when their soldiers are guarding the money kettles.

I think the tail gunners on the bread trucks down in Miami used 'em as well.

m1gunner · #5 09-26-2009, 04:04 PM

PistolWorld.com • View topic - Smith & Wesson GI "Aircrew" K Frame Grips ?

As per the above post, they were made under contract for USGI.

Vulcan Bob · #6 09-26-2009, 08:13 PM

Well, whoda thunk it? Ya learn something new near every day!

handejector · #7 09-26-2009, 08:33 PM

Well- see- I was right.
They are not ARMY issue, they are AF issue.

At least I was right about Sile.
I wonder why the AF went to Italy for supply, instead of to S&W????

Next thing you know, our guys will be carrying Italian pistols!!!!!

Bear Claw Chris Lappe · #8 09-26-2009, 10:56 PM

Thanks! I gotta admit I kinda like the darker finish on them.