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Old 08-28-2018, 06:52 PM
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I have two sets of k frame targets ,Is it typical for set of grips to be this much different
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Old 08-28-2018, 06:57 PM
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It appears that you have a mixmatched K panel with a N panel.

Posting a pic of insides will help confirm
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Old 08-28-2018, 06:57 PM
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. . . Is it typical for set of grips to be this much different
Only when one panel is for a K frame and the other for an N frame!

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Old 08-28-2018, 07:27 PM
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Here is my 15 with one of each
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Old 08-28-2018, 08:43 PM
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Only when one panel is for a K frame and the other for an N frame!

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Agreed. I have seen mismatched grips that don't align well in one location or another, but one of your panels appears significantly larger than the other. I have attached a photo of the internal differences between K (on the right) and N frame grip panels.
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Old 08-28-2018, 10:09 PM
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Perhaps sanded and refinished,I’ll just leave them on the 15
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Old 08-28-2018, 10:22 PM
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To answer your question, NO. they are from different frames. Never have i seen that deviation
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The strangest thing is that the larger grip on the left side, is actually too small at the rear. I can see about 1/16" of the frame exposed.

It's that exact location where N frame grips can be trimmed to fit a K frame grip frame. So I agree the left grip is N frame that likely someone over trimmed.
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Reminds me of seeing one of my kids wearing mismatched socks. I always say "I bet you have another pair just like that!" Always gets an eye roll and a grin they try to hide...
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Neither pair will fit any of my n frames,they are too tight around the rear of the trigger guard
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Neither pair will fit any of my n frames,they are too tight around the rear of the trigger guard
If they will not fit your N frame, then I guess that would seem to indicate they are a mismatched pair of K frames. Dimensional differences in target grips during the long production run of that style of grips do seem to exist, and I have seen mismatched grips that were pretty mismatched as to size. I just don't know how extreme the variances would be if one could compare random samples of such grips produced over the decades. How about a photo of the inside of the panels to include the washers?
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Old 08-31-2018, 12:55 AM
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I look everywhere I go for used stocks. I have found some REAL nice 1's at decent prices. That may be your best bet. Bob
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