Now I Done it... *Update 9/16

[Rick_A]

With all the grip threads lately I decided to finally do something I've been meaning to for some time.

As these grips are not original, and are the least expensive and least desirable of their kind, I went ahead and chopped them.

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They never looked quite proportionate to the gun. They're a mite better now. Feel free to disagree!

...and no, I still won't take these grips off this gun...

 

[eyegots2no]

Neat.

Has that been back to the factory?

For front sight?
Finish change??

 

[Rick_A]

Save for the grips that are on it that's all original.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Neat.

Has that been back to the factory?

For front sight?
Finish change??

Early Nickel Guns with Target Sights had blued front sights.I wish they would have never changed it.......

 

[Rigmover]

WoW! Nice 5 screw with double pin front sight Mid Fifties for sure. You need the Magna's on there. Dymond ones that is.

 

[Rick_A]

Thanks. To the best of my knowledge it should be a 1954.

The original grips are tucked away for safe keeping.

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I shoot it on occasion and intend to use it as a so called BBQ gun.

 

[crsides]

Very nice, and I like the chop job. Try a search for Iggy and grip and see if his chopped grips for his model 58 come up. Way cool.

Charlie

 

[mojave30cal]

Very nice. A set of nice aged ivories will make your pre-27
a nice BBQ gun, along with a carved holster and belt.

 

[Rick_A]

Ivories are a bit much. I suppose a set of ivory Ropers would be the ultimate.

I've entertained purchasing a set of Ahrends maple stocks in the retro target style.

I like these, and they have the owners touch. That means something to me, at least. They are far from the best looking chunk of wood I've seen, but are quite functional.

There is a bordered, basketweave custom holster inbound. I'll be purchasing a less fancy, western style belt to go with it.

One more shot:

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[mojave30cal]

When I bought my 3.5" factory original nickel pre-27 last
year, it didn't have the original diamond magnas but rather
a period correct set. I found a 38/44 model of 1950 on GB
that had a set of aged ivory magnas on it. I bought the 38/44
and harvested the ivory grips. They fit pretty well. I then put
the period correct diamond magnas on the 38/44 and sold
it.

Your pre-27 is super, and if you don't go with the ivories, a
nice carved leather holster and belt from Lobo Leather plus
custom wood grips will definitely be eye candy.

 

[Rick_A]

Took some add'l outdoor pics.

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I kinda like 'em. They may just stick.

 

[BigBill]

These grips look like the rose wood grips from eBay?

They look great.

 

[Art Doc]

Nice job on shortening the targets, but they still look a tad large to me on the 3.5" gun.

The early nickel plated revolvers came with blued sites. Not sure when they started plating the front ramp and blade, but my 1950 "357" and 1960 M27 have blued sites.

 

[Rick_A]

These grips look like the rose wood grips from eBay?

They look great.

Being a bit thrifty, they were found on Numrich, listed under N frame accessories. They are listed as used but look new for under $50. It is said to be walnut though having no discernible grain. I believe some have likened these to orange pallet wood, though I think that may be a bit harsh.

The width is actually identical to the magnas, with a shape that suits me better. They look short and stocky, which suits the gun, methinks.

If I can't get along with them, it'll be on to the next.

 

[K31]

Ivory would be nice or maybe a nice set of stags! I like me some stags. Beautiful finish on that one!

 

[Rick_A]

The next grips, if any, will be these...

...with this type of wood/finish:

 

[Rick_A]

The glossyness and the orange/red hue were really bugging me...so I stripped them in acetone and oiled 'em. They're still a bit too colorful in natural light, but look nice otherwise. I think this will be as good as they get.

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[boykinlp]

Rick A,
After looking at your modified grips I thought my new grips may be just up your alley. They are thinner than factory target grips and shorter like magnas, but the space behind the trigger guard is filled like what a Tyler T-grip does. Perfect for smaller hands. Made by a forum member too. Check them out.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/394491-kid-does-again.html

 

[sophie]

I like them especially after stripping and oiling them. Nice job.

 

[Rick_A]

Rick A,
After looking at your modified grips I thought my new grips may be just up your alley. They are thinner than factory target grips and shorter like magnas, but the space behind the trigger guard is filled like what a Tyler T-grip does. Perfect for smaller hands. Made by a forum member too. Check them out.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/394491-kid-does-again.html

Those look quite good. I take it they were a bit more than $50???