Thanks Everybody!
Thanks DWFAN, for the nod of approval. Could not have said it better myself!
Thanks to everyone, for their outstanding contributions. Keep 'em coming.:D
Now open to all handgun smoothies!
"Wrong spot, I know; however they are smooth grips! M39-2"
Claimbuster, after seeing that beautiful smooth wood grain on your M39-2, I think I have no choice but to invite all you Semi-auto etc. guys with smoothies on board this thread!:cool:
Thought I would start a thread where people with unique Highway Patrolmen could show off their Guns. For example: Barrels longer than 6" or shorter than 4 inches / chrome, nickel or engraved finishes / Caliber conversions or any other oddities or factory rarities y'all have out there!:D
Non-wood smoothies also Welcome here!
When I started this thread I didn't realize how many smooth grips out there were made of materials other than wood! Alternative smoothies are welcome too!:D:D
Finish Description
For those of you pondering the official type of blue finish on the mighty Model 28, it is stated thusly in the 1977 instruction book. :D
"Finish.... S&W Satin Blue with sandblast stippling on barrel top and edge of frame"
I'd like to Thank everyone, for their wonderful contributions, to my Smooth thread so far! Keep 'em coming! You Guys sure have some great looking grips out there! I'd love to see some more Rosewood and Maple grips if you got 'em. All Smooth Grips are Welcome!
I thought I would start a thread where people could show off their smooth/uncheckered wood grips mounted on S&W Revolvers. It seems the majority of grips are checkered and I happen to prefer the look and feel of the smooth finish. :D So here are my smoothies on my 28-2, both hailing from 1977.
My 28-2 with Smooth Grips
This is my M28-2. It was purchased new from a gun shop by my Dad in 1977 for approx $155 plus $20 for the oversize smooth grips. It is the 6" model with the original Satin Blue finish. Serial number is N2834XX. I have the original service grips numbered 282067, only...