Where can I get Coke Bottle grips for a pre 27 5 screw?

Peyronie · Jan 18, 2024

I have some Altamont's but to my surprise I found the grips on my 5 screw isn't the same as on my model number N frames.

EDIT: Thanks for all the replies but due changes in circumstances I'm no longer looking for Cokes.

Pine_Worker · Jan 18, 2024

I would look in the classified section of this forum.

22hipower · Jan 18, 2024

"Cokes" show up on eBay occasionally and sometimes here on the Classifieds section. Those run $500-$700 these days for nice ones. Eagle Grips makes some (the Heritage series) that are pretty close to the originals for considerably less.

"Cokes" would probably not have been original equipment on your pre-27 though unless it was a special order; non-relieved targets maybe or football relief targets. Good luck.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

Retired W4 · Jan 18, 2024

The factory installed cokes on the 44 Magnum and early Model 57's. They may have been a special order for the 357 Magnum but I don't believe it was the norm. Having said that, a nice set of coke would always enhance a 357 (pre-27). It'd hard to get people to part with them, and I have seen regular N targets advertised as cokes on the internet. Buyer beware. The WTB section here is a good place to start

Jeff is a lot faster than me.

gmborkovic · Jan 18, 2024

Mr. OP, there are Cokes and then there are Cokes. Its all about condition and repair. A mint, un-repaired with original finish is going to cost you.
Chipped and dirty, not so much. And lots are out there in between these two extremes.

s&wchad · Jan 18, 2024

Yes, Cokes do look good on .357 Magnums!

Watch the auction sites, place a WTB ad here or hope to get lucky at a show. They're typically not inexpensive.

WCCPHD · Jan 18, 2024

I was lucky that my 6 1/2 inch "no dash" came with cokes.

I was able to get the grips for $575 plus tax and they threw in the gun.

Truckman · Jan 18, 2024

WCCPHD said:
I was able to get the grips for $575 plus tax and they threw in the gun.

I really need to find some more agreeable sellers...

...Ben

WCCPHD · Jan 18, 2024

Truckman said:
I really need to find some more agreeable sellers......Ben

Even a blind hog finds an acorn occasionally.

It was at a gun shop that deals in "black guns" and they had no idea what it was.

DETROIT · Jan 18, 2024

Be cautious with WTB ads, and some people list old targets as cokes. Do your research!

Truckman · Jan 18, 2024

WCCPHD said:
It was at a gun shop that deals in "black guns" and they had no idea what it was.

In that case I need to find some less well informed sellers...Social Security only goes so far you know...

...Ben

paplinker · Jan 18, 2024

Truckman said:
In that case I need to find some less well informed sellers

A set of cokes sold last week on ebay that were listed as Mustang grips. They were shown with the mustang box they came in.

They brought 270.00 so at least a couple people figured it out.

spin132 · Jan 18, 2024

There are good suggestions above to obtain a set of cokes. If price isn't a concern, you can try Rogers Guns and Grips, I've seen them there often. I spend too much time browsing for bargains, but lightning struck twice recently. Found this pair on a FB group for $245. They have been refinished, but I was still pleased to find them at that price.

I also watch GB way too much. Found this Highway Patrolman (wasn't actually looking for another one) and noticed it was wearing a nice set of cokes. No bids till the last minute. Picked it up for 975. Using my wife's reasoning, that means I got the Patrolman (shown below) for $500! The cokes now reside on a pre-29 that came to me with regular target stocks.

StrawHat · Jan 18, 2024

Peyronie said:
I have some Altamont's but to my surprise I found the grips on my 5 screw isn't the same as on my model number N frames.

A little more information, please.

Are the grips on the 5 screw longer than on the Model marked N frames?

If you want an exceptional pair of properly fitted stocks, contact Curt Harlow (44magget) on this forum and have him build you a pair.

Kevin

weatherby · Jan 19, 2024

Not knowing the ops S&W experience and knowledge level could it be he is using the wrong verbiage?
Many do they call just about any target style grips cokes and it would seem to me to be a possibility.

bushmaster1313 · Jan 19, 2024

I erased this Post see the two posts immediately below

gdogs · Jan 19, 2024

bushmaster1313 said:
Here is a picture of eBay Cokes on my 27

I paid a lot and should expect to pay a lot for Cokes on eBay.

I don't think these are Cokes. The checkering doesn't extend far enough in any direction. I could of course be wrong, but I believe these to be ordinary targets.

bushmaster1313 · Jan 19, 2024

gdogs said:
I don't think these are Cokes. The checkering doesn't extend far enough in any direction. I could of course be wrong, but I believe these to be ordinary targets.

Thank you gdogs
You are correct
I meant to post eBay Cokes on my used but not abused Pre-27

To the OP
Expect to pay full market price for nice Cokes on eBay

Hawg Rider · Jan 19, 2024

StrawHat said:
A little more information, please.

Are the grips on the 5 screw longer than on the Model marked N frames?

If you want an exceptional pair of properly fitted stocks, contact Curt Harlow (44magget) on this forum and have him build you a pair.

Kevin

+1. Not only will he build you a beautiful set of stocks in your choice of wood, he'll probably save you a few Benjamins over a set of original S&W Coke Bottle stocks.

gmborkovic · Jan 19, 2024

Yea, thats true but they aint Cokes. Ilke putting a Pinto engine in a Cobra.

Where can I get Coke Bottle grips for a pre 27 5 screw?

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