I picked up my 686-1 back in the 1980's and got bit by the rubber grip fad. I put a set on and gave my target grips to my father to put on his 28. Needless to say with age comes maturity and I would like to put a set of original target grips back on, but dad won't give them up. I have been looking for years, but have not had any luck finding a set anywhere. S&W told me that they sold all of their "old" target grips to one reseller, but could not remember who. Anyone have any ideas where I might be able to find some? Thanks.

Here's a pair right here in own own classifieds and Member is a good guy to deal with.

#1 in this ad:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/accesso...rips-sale.html

Welcome to the Forum. This is the style that came with your gun, usually referred to as having the "speedloader" as opposed to the "football" or extractor cutout:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/accesso...-grips-ky.html

With careful shopping you can find these for about $30-40. Try the Accessories for sale section to start, or the online auction sites. Hope this is helpful.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

Tell Dad that those wood targets from your 686 will not fit his N-frame model 28 properly. As other posters have mentioned, you can find plenty on Ebay, Gunbroker, etc. In nice shape, you should be able to get a pair from $35-75 depending on the grain(color contrast and figure) of the wood.

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murphydog,

Thanks for the heads-up. Since the gun is in very nice shape, I am looking for a set of grips that will match. Thanks again.

If you don't grab those offered by ol timer, I've bought nice ones on ebay.
His are very nice though & would be tough to beat condition wise & matching. I'd grab them in a heart-beat.