|
|
 |
03-04-2021, 07:47 AM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: S W GA
Posts: 876
Likes: 4,091
Liked 1,719 Times in 461 Posts
|
|
My Pre 27 8 Inch Target Model 38/357 W Harlow Ropers
I guess its been about 4 or 5 months ago my
bud daddio202 was fussing about me only having
4 inch or less Smiths. So I set about correcting that and started a search on a nice Target Pre 27 S&W longer barrel piece. One very nice Smith showed up presently so I went to bidding on the major online auction. I stuck w it til the end and now possess this practically new long barrel 1955ish 38/357 pre 27 Target pkg w a Presentation Case. This Smith has practically no wear and is better than I hoped for on its Like New condition !!
It also was wearing a factory non-relieved set of
target grips😁.. When I recovered from the buy
I set about aquiring a more substantial but functional set of Roper style Grips for this
beauty. Our Curtis Harlow provided me with the
Ropers you see here.. They are longer with more substantial palm swells that exactly
fit my hand for a one hand or 2 hand hold on
target paper. I cant say or bragg enuf on Curts skills and manner bringing his terrific
Roper creations to us. The whole pkg has
turned out well for my modest means I accumulated over about 6 months or so.
Hope you enjoy the story on it along with some pictures.. I included some pics of my
"Mad Scientist " cluttered desk. Ive been working on the unfinished Ropers for about
5-7 days at this point on their finish.. For me
(and maybe many of you).. my grip finishes are an ever evolving process..Curt will provide the finish of your choice. I have some of each and all are terrific...Pay no attention on the side gaps on the Roper Grips.. they are not pulled up snug and the screw is loose(including me..) So...here ya go...Palm swell pics for ole Froggie...
Thanks a Bunch 😁😁
Randy
Last edited by fleabus101; 03-04-2021 at 11:12 AM.
|
|
The Following 39 Users Like Post:
|
22hipower, 6518John, boykinlp, D Brown, daddio202, Dale53, Dave from Pa, Fatboy01, fdover, Fishinfool, george_lehr, JayCeeNC, Jebus35745, Joe Kent, KalamazooKid, kryten67, lamarw, LEO918, LPD256, ME94, Mike, SC Hunter, mojave30cal, nicky4968, oddshooter, PeteC, quinn, rjm6120, rubiranch, series guy, Six6, smitholdtimer, sodacan, ThinManX, Thinnes, tt66, usm1rifle, usmc2427765, Wingmaster, Wiregrassguy |
03-04-2021, 07:55 AM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: S W GA
Posts: 876
Likes: 4,091
Liked 1,719 Times in 461 Posts
|
|
More Pics for My Above Post😁
More pics showing the pre 27 with the Harlow
Ropers. Forgive my picture orientation if they're
not correct..
|
|
The Following 11 Users Like Post:
|
boykinlp, daddio202, kryten67, LPD256, Masterbuck54, PeteC, rjm6120, series guy, smitholdtimer, tt66, Wiregrassguy |
03-04-2021, 09:38 AM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Central New York State
Posts: 1,619
Likes: 3,465
Liked 2,113 Times in 632 Posts
|
|
Wow, that revolver is a beauty, and the grips are really special. You did extremely well at that auction. Congrats.
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
03-04-2021, 03:03 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 1,486
Likes: 3,152
Liked 3,122 Times in 776 Posts
|
|
I'm jealous.
Very nice.
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
03-04-2021, 05:46 PM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Conroe Texas...
Posts: 4,023
Likes: 0
Liked 9,311 Times in 2,635 Posts
|
|
Nice stuff, Randy...And how did my workbench wind up at your house?...  ...Ben
__________________
Cogito, ergo BOOM!...
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
03-05-2021, 11:24 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 281
Likes: 412
Liked 959 Times in 163 Posts
|
|
Wow..other than Keith Brown...I didn’t know anyone else could do that!
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
03-06-2021, 12:14 AM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 7,413
Likes: 27,886
Liked 45,719 Times in 4,813 Posts
|
|
I love the long tube .357s with Ropers...
Thanks for sharing,
__________________
Richard
Engraved S&W fan
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
03-06-2021, 10:06 AM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: S W GA
Posts: 876
Likes: 4,091
Liked 1,719 Times in 461 Posts
|
|
Hello Richard and Skilled from Gawja😁😁
Fortunately for me Ive realized the affection
many of you have for the long tube Smiths.
They have a graceful quality about them that
one may not appreciate til you hold one in hand. I'm lucky I found out about Curtis(Curt) Harlows extremely profound craftsmanship
creating the fabulous grips pictured on my
post here. I'm pleased the members find
it interesting and hopefully informative on
Our member's Curt Harlows fine work in our midst..
I added a few more pictures to show his Roper work on the Pre 27 and the 38/44 Outdoorsman wearing his Roper Grip creations for you guys pleasure..
Still working on the pic orientation..duh.
Thanks for your comments..
Last edited by fleabus101; 03-06-2021 at 10:28 AM.
|
|
The Following 6 Users Like Post:
|
|
03-06-2021, 10:36 AM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,746
Likes: 1,011
Liked 10,654 Times in 3,388 Posts
|
|
Randy, what is Curt Harlow’s Forum screen name?
__________________
Terry Lester
Last edited by lestert357; 03-06-2021 at 10:38 AM.
|
03-06-2021, 11:17 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central VA
Posts: 8,652
Likes: 1,567
Liked 9,405 Times in 4,216 Posts
|
|
This particular pair of grips comes about as close to fulfilling my vision of the all around “perfect” revolver grips I’ve ever seen. When I win the Powerball Jackpot I now know how my 3 K frame Masterpieces will be reshod. Thanks for sharing,
Froggie
|
03-06-2021, 11:26 AM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: S W GA
Posts: 876
Likes: 4,091
Liked 1,719 Times in 461 Posts
|
|
Curts user S&W member ID is 44 magget..
PM me for his email contact information.
By the way ...he's a very nice down to earth
great guy to deal and work with..
Best Randy..
|
03-06-2021, 11:34 AM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: S W GA
Posts: 876
Likes: 4,091
Liked 1,719 Times in 461 Posts
|
|
Hey ole Froggie Buddy..
To feel Curts work now available you can now have made like you wann'em in your hand😁
or KB'S great work Ropers you have to seek out now to find any for sale..makes me grateful I risked seeking him out..
And thats a no regrets result for me..
Randy..
|
03-06-2021, 11:56 AM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: S W GA
Posts: 876
Likes: 4,091
Liked 1,719 Times in 461 Posts
|
|
For the Saturday Morning Crowd 😁😁
Here's a few more pictures of different Roper grips on my Smiths..38/44 with Harlow Ropers and my lone also terrfic set of KB Ropers on my Pre 27
3.5 inch 50s Smith(s).
Lest you think otherwise. These pcs It 2 me over 2 yrs to accumulate on saving up on them
month by month🙄😜
More pics for my buds here and ole Froggie😜
Grips are darker than they appear...flash makes them appear to be lighter in color FYI..
Randy..
Last edited by fleabus101; 03-07-2021 at 10:21 AM.
|
|
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
|
|
03-09-2021, 10:03 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Independence, OH, USA
Posts: 6,945
Likes: 28,946
Liked 7,236 Times in 2,602 Posts
|
|
Nice guns and Ropers, he does nice work. Asked him if he could make a set of K rb targets from a wood he used on some he sold. Here is the results, Larry
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
