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Post your favorite S&W revolver GRIPS
I was curious what your favorite S&W revolver grips are, let me hear
from you please. Let's see pictures and name the brand and style. Factory, aftermarket, wood, stag, elk, rubber, plastic, anything goes.
I am looking for new ideas for S&W revolver grips, mostly J, K/L & N
frame S&W revolvers. I know about the S&W factory grips, Eagle, Badger,
Ahrends, Stag, Elk, & Hogue. Let's see those beautiful grips guys!
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Here is my small choice. Here is my 442 with a set of Altamonts on it. Next is the same 442 with it's present grips, a set of Crimson Trace LG-105 Laser Grips. They aren't as pretty, but they sure help old eyes hit what they are shooting at. I still have the factory rubber grips. I switch them as the urge hits me.
At the present time I will leave the CT grips on. The 442 is my EDC.
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On a round butt frame, I like these.
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These are not only collectable, they are great feeling compared to the later factory targets-
Cokes on my old 4 screw shooter grade 29-
Factory combats on a 29-4-
Rosewood presentations on my 24-3-
and forum member Kurac's "cokes" on a 25-7-
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Kurac's on my 2nd Model .44 Special:
Cokes on my 24-3 4":
Hard to beat the Browning Medalist factory grips:
Keith Brown's exquisite Ropers on my Model 26-1:
Love those full-checkered Colt grips:
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Relatively new to S&W revolvers and entering the hobby as a broke middle-aged returning to school student, I'm in no position to play with the big boys and have not yet acquired any guns worthy of beautiful stocks like Cokes, Ropers, Kuracs, etc., but I feel lucky to have come across an old like-new set of Tyler "butterscotch" Tru-Fit grips that turned a rather plain 64-2 into a pretty sexy-looking little snubnose. The material is some sort of synthetic called Ivorex, from what I've been able to research. The company is apparently no longer around (initially I assumed it might be the same Tyler making T-grips but I've not found anything stating that is the case). They're fairly thick and combined with the grip adapter, feel as solid as a target stock and balance the little, yet heavy for its size, K-frame well.
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I called Hogue and talked to a fellow out there. We talked and I told him what I wanted. Below is what he came up with. Tom.
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Got Pachmyers on my S&W revolver.
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I like the T-Grip and factory style stocks on vintage revolvers but most of my frequently used handguns have Pachmayr grips. My 625 and Ruger GP-100 have "Grippers" and "Compacs" on the j-frames. My lone set of fine grips are these Ahrends SB Retro Combat in oil finished Moradillo.
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My current favorites are Executioner grips from Patrick Grashorn both in Elk. 48-4 in back and 28-2 in front.
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In second place, I like the look of these on my 19-3. Altamont 'bonded ivory.'
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 OK trenchgun, here is one grip lovers story. While scrolling the listings of a large gun dealer I was smitten by the grips on this Smith. I wasn't looking for and didn't need another .44 mag. I noticed the listing stated, " the one in the photo may not be the exact one you get. But you will get the same make and model." I called the dealer and told him if he had the Smith in the photo I would buy it. He said they had sold several but he would go and see if it was still in the inventory. You know the rest of the story.
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This is my model 29 with rosewood grips.
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I tried to order a set of these last week for an N-frame. They're all gone and I had to back order. Don't know how long it's going to be before I get them. They look good though.
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You might want to call them with your order number and check on it.
I called and ordered three sets of these this morning. The FedEx tracking number has already been E-mailed to me and I expect the package on Tuesday.
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Since Rollin_hot already showed those nice FGC grips, I have to post the second best, Nills:
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Peronalized Hogues can be nice, too.
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Poor man's custom grips by VM 
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Very nice pics of very nice guns and grips!
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No pics, but it completely depends on the gun. I really like the factory S&W wood combat grips, they look fantastic and are great on all guns except the .44 mag's, IMO. I really prefer Hogue monogrips on 44's.
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629 w/ Ahrends
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These are my favorite to look at but my most unfavorite to shoot.
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A 1958 Mod. 18 no dash.
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Just put these on my 686 no dash today.
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I ordered a set of the ones Altamont is making for S&W and didn't like them at all. They're a round to square conversion style that just doesn't fit my hand well at all. Sent them back and got these combat magnums in rosewood. Much better.
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For when you really need something to hold on to.......
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I'd like to see the holster for that rig!
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I use a Passport shoulder holster for scoped handguns, works for the 627, and the SBH.
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 Patrick grashorn grips with a tyler T on my first year highway patrol feels real good to me......
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Post your favorite S&W revolver GRIPS
I love the factory targets. The grips on my 66 are really nice!
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I found some burl walnut for my 27-3. They fit and look good. 
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I like my Hogue Battan grips on my M640.
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I am only doing this because I customized these stocks myself. They started life as checkered Herrett square butt stocks. I sanded out the checkering, and removed the back bottom to fit round butt. I wish I had the "original" untouched photo still. They sure feel good in my hand. Bob
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I am only doing this because I customized these stocks myself. They started life as checkered Herrett square butt stocks. I sanded out the checkering, and removed the back bottom to fit round butt. I wish I had the "original" untouched photo still. They sure feel good in my hand. Bob
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My favorites are these cut down coke grips I found in a gun shop junk box. They were homely yet felt great. So I had forum member Gaiterbaiter clean them up, rechecker them and refinish them. now I have a pair of custon coke boot grips on my 27-2. They are perfect on this short gun but look too stubby on longer ones, including 4". Also found were a pair of chopped beat up K frames, pictured here, too.
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My favorites are these cut down coke grips I found in a gun shop junk box. They were homely yet felt great. So I had forum member Gaiterbaiter clean them up, rechecker them and refinish them. now I have a pair of custon coke boot grips on my 27-2. They are perfect on this short gun but look too stubby on longer ones, including 4". Also found were a pair of chopped beat up K frames, pictured here, too.
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Boone Trading Company - Pistol Grips, GP01 SIMULATED IVORY GRIPS.
Classic old Smith & Wesson Cokes:
Great fit, great carry...Ahrends
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Cokes, Pepsi, Mountain Dew.... all the same, great coke grips they are. I love them.
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Later smooth targets on my 6" pre-27. I have the numbered diamond magnas but like these for shooting.
Some of the newer Pachmayer laminates on my 66-1 2 1/2":
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Keith Brown "Cokes" in Black Walnut made for my 27-2. Very subdued color and grain. Have to admit, if I had it to do over I would order a brighter, more colorful wood.
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