Scored these grips at a yard sale

dsf · Jun 29, 2025

I have the same re the smooth version - it's original.

Didn't know they went for so much though.

MelvinWalker · Jun 29, 2025

Brush2000 said:
Sweet!!! He has a boomerang looking set for 60 I think I'll go back tomorrow and maybe knock if they aren't still set up I didn't like the look at all but maybe get them for value?

If the banana grips are original and like these, then I would get them too at $60

Rakkasan13F · Jun 29, 2025

I've been keeping an eye out for some factory J-frame target grips and, yeah, they definitely go for more than $100.

doubletapp357 · Jun 29, 2025

Very nice score!

sophie · Jun 30, 2025

I agree with what’s been said in previous posts that both sets of grips are S&W—J frame grips.

schutz5 · Jun 30, 2025

Those boomerang ones are banana combat stocks!! $280 easy

I also agree that your initial pics are factory 100%

dsf · Jun 30, 2025

schutz5 said:
Those boomerang ones are banana combat stocks!! $280 easy

I also agree that your initial pics are factory 100%

These are in my "other stuff" box - The J frames are worth some $$$?

I was going to put them on a 3" Model 36 but for that much, off they go.

Any $$$ info on the K frames?

I'm seeing EBay in their future.

444 Magnum · Jun 30, 2025

dsf said:
These are in my "other stuff" box - The J frames are worth some $$$?
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I was going to put them on a 3" Model 36 but for that much, off they go.

The J-frame smooth targets are selling for $90-$130 on EBay. I think Schutz5 may be referring to finger groove combat grips.

dsf said:
Any $$$ info on the K frames?

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I'm seeing EBay in their future.

These K's will bring more but still not FG combat prices. Variables are condition, grain, etc.

Forget EBay, sell them here.

jbtrucker · Jun 30, 2025

I had a M36 3" and snub with smooth target grips really liked them

tomahawk223 · Jun 30, 2025

I have the checker model that you posted on my 442, very nice feel, the only issue is when I went to qualify with it I never tried it and I had a HKS speedloader jam between the wood and the cylinder. I now use speedstrips. but they are great grips for a small gun

Retired W4 · Jun 30, 2025

For me the J SB targets make the gun point more naturally. Without them, when I bring a J frame up to eye level the barrel points up. With them the sights are horizonal. YMMV.

Nice find.

Brush2000 · Jun 30, 2025

tomahawk223 said:
I have the checker model that you posted on my 442, very nice feel, the only issue is when I went to qualify with it I never tried it and I had a HKS speedloader jam between the wood and the cylinder. I now use speedstrips. but they are great grips for a small gun

Thank you for the piece of knowledge very valuable

javbike · Jun 30, 2025

Brush2000 said:
I paid 100$ for both sets I think I'll keep the set on the 3 in probably save the other set for another 3in does anyone know the proper name for the grips I wanted to research value View attachment 771665 View attachment 771666 View attachment 771708 View attachment 771709 View attachment 771711 View attachment 771712

Wow nice score wish I could find something like that in a garage sell

Lima_Delta54321 · Jun 30, 2025

If you are happy with them, that is the important part.
They look a little anemic to me. Picked these up on eBay for $82.50 for model 19-3

BC38 · Jun 30, 2025

They sure look like factory square butt J-frame Targets (checkered) and Presentation Targets (smooth) to me.
Just like the sets S&WChad posted. And as you can see from the ads he posted EITHER pair would be worth $100 easily. Getting both for $100 would normally require wearing a mask!

Papa Lee · Jun 30, 2025

Your "Boomerang" grips are called Bananas. $60.00 is a fair price in good condition.

Brush2000 · Jun 30, 2025

Papa Lee said:
Your "Boomerang" grips are called Bananas. $60.00 is a fair price in good condition.

Unfortunately the old man sold the other grips shortly after I left yesterday I asked if he had anything else outdoors wise he said all he has left is a model 29 he will die with

SAPDretired · Jul 1, 2025

I second s&wchad's response. I have never seen any after-market grip maker in Thailand, U.S. or any other country install the silver washers behind the medallions. I have only found this hardware on S&W factory grips. Incidentally, I also found a checkered grip like yours at an estate sale. Paid $10 for it and sold it for just under $100 on eBay.

ken158 · Jul 1, 2025

I agree those are factory J frame grips. Don’t recall ever seeing them shipped on a gun but do recall and have purchased them from a store accessory rack. The numbers on the inside were not factory marked. I believe you got them half price of current value.

413Maxwedge · Jul 2, 2025

They look just like the grips I have on my pair of 63-1's. J Frame Sq Butt Targets, one smooth and one checkered. They were an after-the-sale optional part. I think I got these for $60 & $80 on epay.

I believe the "banana" grips for K/L frames are properly called "Round Butt Targets". They are very desirable to some collectors (if you like them you LOVE them) and smooth versions are more rare, with nicely grained smooth versions bringing $200 - $300 on epay. I bought the grips below for about $200 without a screw.

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