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Some of you may remember my thread about the 1917 that I got for $200 that had the nice N frame diamond targets. I was told the grips may be worth what I paid for the whole gun. Member VM advised me to take off those grips and get some others to put on to shoot with. I have admired the work that VM and others have done to old grips and being the type that likes to try things for myself I bought an old pair of N frame targets(they were marked N frame)to refinish for the 1917. These grips looked beat up and had some chips on both sides but it did not matter because I was planning to change them any way. I did not think to take a before picture. I filed off the checkering and sanded them into the shape I wanted and finished them with 2 coats of Tru-oil. Got ready to put them on and they did not fit right. Hum, tried on my 28-2 and they did not fit it either. Marked N frame? but don't fit. Tried them on my 686-1(L frame) and what do you know. They are not up to the great work of VM and some others around here but for a cheap set I think they turned out OK. Now I've got to find a cheap set of real N frames and try it again. Pictures are not too good but I had to hurry.
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05-21-2009, 05:36 PM
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That looks nice!
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05-21-2009, 05:48 PM
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Good job. Looking good on a nice 686.
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05-21-2009, 05:54 PM
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They look great Greg! Good job
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05-21-2009, 06:38 PM
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Don't be so humble! those look great!
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05-21-2009, 06:46 PM
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Agree with above statements, very nice job.
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05-21-2009, 06:53 PM
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You might have found your calling. They look great!
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Thanks for the compliments. The grain really shows up without the checkering.
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05-22-2009, 03:14 AM
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Those really look nice !
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