Best Round Butt Wood Grips?

DeadWhiteGoose · Feb 12, 2012

I'm looking at buying some nice wood grips for my 686. I know I can get conversion grips to make it look square but I like the idea of the round but style grip. Also, what are the darker wood selections?

freedom 475 · Feb 12, 2012

I believe that these are some of the best you can buy. Jim has been doing this a LONG time and his grips are hand fitted to the frame before his ships them. Badger Grips

The pictures don't really do the rosewoods justice, but they are very nice looking in person. Even my wife had me order a set for her (and she usually doesn't care much about stuff like this...lol)

Jeb21 · Feb 12, 2012

I like Altamont grips, They are sturdy and inexpensive.

Altamont - Pistol Grips

jack the toad · Feb 12, 2012

I certainly haven't tried all the grips available but the Ahrends I'm using seem to be worth the money. Of course I bought them used for $40 delivered but new ones aren't too bad price wise.
They have darker wood selections available also.
Ahrends Grips : Home

YoungBuck · Feb 12, 2012

I like the selection on this site for k frames. They have lots of different types of wood and styles.

Gun Grips for Sale| Colt 1911, Python and Woodsman - Exotic and Beretta Wood |Revolver and Handgun Grips

Shooting4life · Feb 13, 2012

I prefer bill Jordan style grips from herrett. They are really good if you have large hands. Shown on my 627

If you don't have large hands then spegal makes great grips. Shown on my 646

chief38 · Feb 13, 2012

There isn't a "best grip". It is an individual thing that has to do with many factors....... size of your hands, how you carry, which loads you shoot, and how you want them to look. That's why most guys who have been at this for a while have a draw full of grips! Basically trial and error.

Chief38

M2MikeGolf · Feb 13, 2012

My vote is for Ahrend's. I tried three different sets of grips on my 619, to include rubber brands. These finger groove combat grips fit my hand as though the mold were made for them, most ergonomically correct grips I think I've ever had on a round butt with the added bonus of looking really good (I had considered a round to square conversion and had one that didn't look any better than these). They will go on any round butt I have in the future; Ahrend's has a lot of selections in wood as well.

MacA · Feb 13, 2012

Up until recently I have been quite a purist with my S&W collection. Primarily because I only purchased older revolvers that came with wood stocks originally.

In the last couple of months I bought 2 revolvers that came with "Goodyears" from the factory. Since I don't like rubber stocks, I started looking for wood stock alternatives. I decided on Kim Ahrends stocks, and have been very happy with the quality and fitment. Especially for the price (typically $60)! I also HIGHLY recommend looking on either Gunbroker or eBay for a seller named gripseller. Terri has a great selection of S&W stocks and is second to none when it comes to customer service!!

Here is a set of round butt combat boot stocks on my 625-6...

ImprovedModel56Fan · Feb 13, 2012

chief38 said:
There isn't a "best grip". It is an individual thing that has to do with many factors....... size of your hands, how you carry, which loads you shoot, and how you want them to look. That's why most guys who have been at this for a while have a draw full of grips! Basically trial and error.

Chief38

While wooden Hogues would, IMO, be the first place to look, Chief38 posted the most accurate answer.

Retired W4 · Feb 13, 2012

Jeb21 said:
I like Altamont grips, They are sturdy and inexpensive.

Altamont - Pistol Grips

I have a set of their Magnas and they fit great. Price is good as well.

Retired W4 · Feb 13, 2012

chief38 said:
There isn't a "best grip". It is an individual thing that has to do with many factors....... size of your hands, how you carry, which loads you shoot, and how you want them to look. That's why most guys who have been at this for a while have a draw full of grips! Basically trial and error.

Chief38

LIKE!! Couldn't find the like button.

tops · Feb 13, 2012

chief38 said:
There isn't a "best grip". It is an individual thing that has to do with many factors....... size of your hands, how you carry, which loads you shoot, and how you want them to look. That's why most guys who have been at this for a while have a draw full of grips! Basically trial and error.

Chief38

True! The same with holsters. Larry

Camster · Feb 13, 2012

Take a look at the Nill-Griffe website.

OK Hog Shooter · Feb 13, 2012

I just ordered a set of Ahrends grips for my 625 from gripseller. As soon as they get in and I get them on I'll report back. Anything beats the stock Goodyears, IMHO.

Blessings,
Hog

Wheel Fan · Feb 15, 2012

I got the rosewood round butt from Altamont for my 686

indiandave · Feb 15, 2012

I have Eagle Grip's Heritage grips on my 686. They are for round butts but give the gun the look of a square butt. They look very nice and are great if you have big meat hooks like me. Not cheap but well made.

slowburninsteve · Feb 15, 2012

+1 for Ahrends round butt combats as shown!
Steve

M2MikeGolf said:
My vote is for Ahrend's. I tried three different sets of grips on my 619, to include rubber brands. These finger groove combat grips fit my hand as though the mold were made for them, most ergonomically correct grips I think I've ever had on a round butt with the added bonus of looking really good (I had considered a round to square conversion and had one that didn't look any better than these). They will go on any round butt I have in the future; Ahrend's has a lot of selections in wood as well.

BearBio · Feb 15, 2012

Since I'm not a big fan of "plywood" grips and S & W combats rap my middle knuckle,I go with Kim Ahrend's on my snubbies.

Maximumbob54 · Feb 15, 2012

I'm down to very few of my S&W's that aren't wearing an Ahrends grip and have a few that I picked up that are waiting on me to buy guns...

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