Well, I messed up. Ordered a set of Altamont

rebelrouseri · Apr 27, 2012

grips and they were defective. Sent them back and ordered some from Smith and Wesson (the classic dymonwood for my Model 66-2) and they don't fit flush on the frame. I called to complain and guess what? It turns out Altamont makes their grips. So two sets of defective Altamont grips and two shipping costs down the toilet. Thanks Altamont.

fredg19 · Apr 27, 2012

Wow... I was getting ready to order a set of target grips for my Model 19. That's a major bummer... I too looked at the Altamont grips but passed after reading some bad reviews as to fit.

I wonder if S&W is using these grips on their classic revolvers?? Anyone know?? I can't imagine they are selling a $1,000 gun with poor fitting grips!!

rebelrouseri · Apr 27, 2012

let's try this again

As you can see, there is plenty of daylight on the right side above the backstrap.

GregG · Apr 27, 2012

I have a pair of their RB's on my 624, and I think they fit pretty good. I can fit maybe a .010" feeler gauge between the top of the panel and the frame, which is not bad. I can make it tighter by some precision sanding of the inside of the panel to make it perfect if I want to.

Fro the price, I think they'er damn good. The checkering is nice on them and they fit my hand pretty good.

Jeb21 · Apr 28, 2012

I like there grips. I have three sets. No complaint with them at all.

fredg19 · Apr 28, 2012

Hmmm... I might take the chance.. does anyone have these:

Product: K & L Square Butt Traditional Checkered Target Grip With The S&W Medallions

steamloco76 · Apr 28, 2012

Jeb21 said:
I like there grips. I have three sets. No complaint with them at all.

No issues with the wood form Altamont, Ahrend's or Hogue and I have multiple examples of all. The laser checkering on Altamont grips is outstanding.

Eagle grips, made in India are a different story. I've needed to router, file and sand every pair to fit.

blujax01 · Apr 28, 2012

rebelrouseri said:
As you can see, there is plenty of daylight on the right side above the backstrap.

Please don't take offense, okay?

When I got a new set of grips for my M65, I took the opportunity to take the side plate off and do some deep cleaning.

When I reassembled the gun and put on the new grips I got the same gap as shown in your picture.

Upon reexamination, I had inadvertently put one of the pan head screws under the grip instead of the flat head and it was causing the problem.

Any chance that happened to you?

rebelrouseri · Apr 28, 2012

Nope. Its just a defective grip. And as to...

the sanding, I ordered a set of well made grips for $30 not a shop project.

AKAOV1MAN · May 1, 2012

I prefer the Ahrends, I have several pair, and they all fit perfectly. Ditto for Craig Spegel.

mbliss57 · May 1, 2012

I am sorry for the bad fit. I hate it when I spend $ and time for something that doesn't work out.
That said...I have the Altamont Checkered RB to SQ Conversions with the medallions. They fit great. Look even better..

I actually sold the gun Saturday... without these grips..Now I need a new gun for them

OldBlood · May 1, 2012

Own quite a few Altamont grips, good fit, great quality, price and look. See for yourself. Had one problem, wrong grip sent, they made it right.

Stu Honea · May 1, 2012

mbliss57 said:
I am sorry for the bad fit. I hate it when I spend $ and time for something that doesn't work out.
That said...I have the Altamont Checkered RB to SQ Conversions with the medallions. They fit great. Look even better..
I actually sold the gun Saturday... without these grips..Now I need a new gun for them

You sold that gun? You sold THAT GUN??

cgpd2515 · May 2, 2012

I bought a pair for my 442 from S&W that also have the visible gap at the top. Doesn't really bother me much, doesn't effect the feel. For the price paid I think they are of good quality.
In hindsight would I have paid the little extra for Ahrends or Spegals?? yes...but I'm content for now with these.

BTW...I bought the silver/black boot grip.

Butchbird · May 2, 2012

The only problem I've ever had with Altamont grips was when they sent me N frame grips instead of K frame grips -- I like them

mbliss57 · May 2, 2012

Stu Honea said:
You sold that gun? You sold THAT GUN??

Well all is not as it appears...I picked this up for $250 and put $100 onto it. I didn't like the action so instead of investing more in a gun that had freckling on the frame that I couldn't get past. So I sold it at a gun show for $650. Pocketed $300 and there you go:$

greekfed · May 2, 2012

I really like the Hogue hardwood grips, especially the Kingwood!

I've never had a problem with the fit.

What the · May 2, 2012

I've had 50/50 luck with them, their quality has gone down somewhat since they started making OE grips for Smith & Wesson.

Gorenut · May 2, 2012

Darn, I was about to put in an order for Altamonts. I was originally going to go with Ahrends, but Altamonts look better since I also have the option for the medallion and checkering. Was going to get either the Rosewood or Silverblack for my 627 5"

M2MikeGolf · May 3, 2012

Ahrend's on the top, Altamonts on the bottom:

I like the Altamonts, but the Ahrend's are the best fitting (to my hand) of any grip I have ever had on revolver. YMMV.

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