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Hello! I have a Model 19-4 with Goncalo Alves grips. Can any one inform me as to why there is a "cut out" on the left grip,near the cylinder release? Someone said it was for the ease of a speed loader. Thanks!
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Someone said it was for the ease of a speed loader.
Someone is correct.
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Original targets had no recess.... extractor would hit the grips enough to mar the finish..................

2nd Gen .... ''football cutout" fixed ^^^^^^^ that; but speedloaders would not fit or were very tight....

3rd Gen targets...... full relief cutout for easy use of speedloaders..
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I believe the original football cutouts were to keep emptys from hanging up on the grip during extraction. If I'm wrong someone will be along to correct the record.
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Welcome to the FORUM! I am surprised that nobody picked on you for calling stocks, grips. A minor thing in my book. Enjoy your 19! Bob
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