Herrett Grips

[SuperMan]

deadin...I have that same box. Picked the set of grips used in about 1980 so the box has to date from at least the 1970s... If a set of Diamond S&W grips were in the box it may have been 1960s...

Bob

 

[Green Frog]

SuperMan,

Do you have the current mailing address? Do they have an updated website up and running? I have always regarded Herrett grips as the best available shy of individually handmade custom stocks from the likes of Roper, Sanderson, or Culina.

Sorry I miss-attributed those Trainer stocks, but my comment still is valid! BTW, does anyone remember what they called those full on target stocks with the adjustable heel rest?

Froggie

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Like these? The Skeeter-style Ropers are another Herrett's favorite.
Bob

Yeah, that’s classic Skelton right there. Especially if you have a slightly thinner front sight like I believe he has. Looks great.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

SuperMan,

Do you have the current mailing address? Do they have an updated website up and running?
Froggie

Well, Froggie, I sure ain't "SuperMan," but here's the new site:

Herrett's Stocks

They're in the process of making two pairs for me right now.

Last time I spoke with Robin she said they were still having trouble with their email address. If you send a note you'll likely get an "undeliverable" reply, but they do get their emails and Robin will reply.

 

[Borderboss]

It's been 40 years since I put these grips on my Python. I'm pretty sure they're Shooting Stars. Man, they really feel good.

 

[SuperMan]

Looks like you got your answer Froggie....

This a link to some closeup photos of the individual guns...lighting is not the best...

Herretts Stocks on S&W N-frames - 24hourcampfire

 

[SuperMan]

It's been 40 years since I put these grips on my Python. I'm pretty sure they're Shooting Stars. Man, they really feel good.

They are Shooting Stars, with finger grooves...they also have them without...

 

[sceva]

It's been 40 years since I put these grips on my Python. I'm pretty sure they're Shooting Stars. Man, they really feel good.

Not to dispute Superman but I believe those are Stooting Masters, not Shooting stars. The difference is in the enclosed backstrap with a curve similar to the Jordans

 

[ruger 22]

For my son's 14th birthday I bought him a Ruger 10/22; a Remington 1100 and a S&W model 63. About a week after that we put a set of Herrett Shooting Stars on the 63 and they are still on it after 40 years. He has not found any grips he likes better yet. I also have several other Herretts in my stash and like them very much.

 

[Borderboss]

Not to dispute Superman but I believe those are Stooting Masters, not Shooting stars. The difference is in the enclosed backstrap with a curve similar to the Jordans

Shooting Masters rings a bell. I'm pretty sure I bought them over the counter at an LGS at the time. They are outstanding for shooting well.

 

[SuperMan]

My pistol shooting mentor turned me on to Herrett’s “Trainer” stocks for target autos. He had them on his Model 41 to have the same feel as his 1911, and when I decided to leave slant grip High Standards (on which I had also used the fancy Herretts with adjustable palm shelf, etc) and shoot a 45-like “Military Grip” gun, I was delighted to find a set of the same stocks for that gun as well. It’s amazing how well they duplicate the 1911 feel.

Froggie

..are these the ones you have been looking for..?

Herrett National Adjustable Grips...there is a set on ebay for sale...

 

[Green Frog]

That’s it.. Nationals. Sometime in the mid to late eighties I called Herrett to ask whether I could get a set of them for the slant grip High Standard Target gun. I was told that they were long discontinued, but that they had found a dusty box on a shelf with a NOS set. I could buy the very last ones left if I wanted. I was never a serious competitor, but enjoyed shooting in a casual Bullseye league using those grips on my 8” barreled “Space Gun”. I miss those days!

The S&W Model 41 and the late High Standards with the “Military” grips mimic the shape and feel of the GI 45. The older HS guns had the more anatomically friendly grip angle that, with the fitted grips, pointed naturally for most people… but “ruined you” for shooting the 45 leg!

Froggie

 

[SuperMan]

There are several sets for sale over on ebay some listed as new...

 

[AJ]

I have a pair of those in a drawer where I keep extra grips. They were on a S&W Model 52.

 

[AJ]

Found this ad in an old American Rifleman.

 

[SuperMan]

...yes, you are correct...I didn't notice the enclosed backstrap...