"N" frame round to square butt conversion grips? Suggestions? Jaruwan?

RogerA · Aug 23, 2020

I want to put a set of "N" frame round to square butt TARGET conversion grips on my 4" round butt Mountain Gun, to better fit it in the existing inserts of a factory S&W 4" Presentation Case. Can any of you suggest a set? Are the ones on the bay sold by Jaruwan the correct size? Is the fit ok? Any others to suggest? THANKS!

RogerA · Aug 23, 2020

So far

Here is what it looks like so far.

RGNewell · Aug 23, 2020

John Culina had a set of his beautiful custom grips in stock the other day. He make some beautiful grips. Keith Brown does also, but harder to get.

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Bayou52 · Aug 23, 2020

I bought 2 sets of target grips from Jaruwan.p on fleabay. The first set was for a Ruger RH. They would not fit and had to be dremmeled to remove material.

The second was for a Taurus Tracker. These grips were too loose and I had to use a shim.

That having been said, both sets of grips are now solid and both look good, too.

Bayou52

kraynky · Aug 23, 2020

You can go from the Taiwan made grips (which I have seen some really nice examples of) to Altamonts, to Culinas (top notch) on even have some custom stags made. And a lot of others scattered about in between.

From what I've seen of the Taiwan made, most are pretty nice, with a **** thrown in every now and again. I'm an in-between guy, that can't afford Culina type grips on all on my guns, but the set I do have is stunning.

I'm more of an Altamont budget guy, so the Taiwanese have me considering them as well. I hope to see some examples from your thread. It's a question that's been on my mind as well.

Joed49 · Aug 23, 2020

Can't find a better pair of presentation grips then what S&W sells. Here's what I did.

STCM(SW) · Aug 23, 2020

Don't remember from who.....

RogerA · Aug 23, 2020

Joed49 said:
Can't find a better pair of presentation grips then what S&W sells. Here's what I did.

Those are nice. Did you buy them from the S&W web store? Somewhere else? THANKS!

Gunhacker · Aug 23, 2020

Consider giving the Altamont Ropers a try.

I have them on my K frames, and just bought a set of N Frame round to square butt for my 657. I like the fit in my hand much better than factory targets.

bananaman · Aug 24, 2020

This set came from Jaruwan.p (pretty sure) They do the job. Have tried Altamont round to square conversions. They just did not feel right. Are in my grip box. These have been the best for me so far! Bob

Jdavis · Aug 24, 2020

I bought these round to square butt targets from Jaruwan. They aren’t perfect but, they fit well, feel good, and for the price I am very pleased with them. Considering that they are shipped from Taiwan, shipping times are very reasonable.

misswired · Aug 24, 2020

I could not find any wooden k/l grips that looked or felt right On this 686-4 hogglegg. Whittled down a Thai set of N frame grips to fit. Now the grips are plenty hefty enough for a good single or double handed purchase. Couldn’t have justified whittling on some expensive grips, but hey, these worked out just fine!

I know they don’t look professional, as an old chicken farmer friend used to say: “I’m growing, not showing!”

ETA: ordered a set of k frame square from Jaruwan.p last week.
Estimated delivery..... 1st week of October. Have recently purchased 4 sets from forum members, all looked like new and arrived within a week.

bananaman · Aug 24, 2020

misswired said:
I could not find any wooden k/l grips that looked or felt right On this 686-4 hogglegg. Whittled down a Thai set of N frame grips to fit. Now the grips are plenty hefty enough for a good single or double handed purchase. Couldn’t have justified whittling on some expensive grips, but hey, these worked out just fine!

I know they don’t look professional, as an old chicken farmer friend used to say: “I’m growing, not showing!”

ETA: ordered a set of k frame square from Jaruwan.p last week.
Estimated delivery..... 1st week of October. Have recently purchased 4 sets from forum members, all looked like new and arrived within a week.

If they work for you, what's the difference??? Bob

PatriotX · Aug 24, 2020

misswired said:
I could not find any wooden k/l grips that looked or felt right On this 686-4 hogglegg. Whittled down a Thai set of N frame grips to fit. Now the grips are plenty hefty enough for a good single or double handed purchase. Couldn’t have justified whittling on some expensive grips, but hey, these worked out just fine!

I know they don’t look professional, as an old chicken farmer friend used to say: “I’m growing, not showing!”

ETA: ordered a set of k frame square from Jaruwan.p last week.
Estimated delivery..... 1st week of October. Have recently purchased 4 sets from forum members, all looked like new and arrived within a week.

That’s a great idea. The n-frame targets fit me better than k targets, and I couldn’t bring myself to injure a factory offering.

I might even ask the vendor if that service could be provided, thanks for the idea and pics !

75Vette · Aug 24, 2020

If you are truly looking to show the gun off in a presentation case then you should spend the extra few bucks & call Jennifer Culina to see what they have available. I couldn't settle for Taiwan 'maybe it'll fit maybe it won't' grips on a gun I was going to show off. I've shown this one on here many times, here it is again. My 629-4 Mountain Gun with Culina Coco bolas.

Luvmine · Aug 24, 2020

RGNewell said:
John Culina had a set of his beautiful custom grips in stock the other day. He make some beautiful grips. Keith Brown does also, but harder to get.

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These might be the set you were talking about. I got them a couple of weeks ago. Only thing left was a pair of Micarta J Frame

RGNewell · Aug 24, 2020

Luvmine said:
These might be the set you were talking about. I got them a couple of weeks ago. Only thing left was a pair of Micarta J Frame

Looks like them

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misswired · Aug 24, 2020

PatriotX said:
That’s a great idea. The n-frame targets fit me better than k targets, and I couldn’t bring myself to injure a factory offering.

I might even ask the vendor if that service could be provided, thanks for the idea and pics !

Spent a solid 15 minutes dremeling the grips

, another 15 minutes polishing/waxing

....
Very amateurish skills needed.....easily accomplished

Tytan01 · Aug 24, 2020

RogerA said:
I want to put a set of "N" frame round to square butt TARGET conversion grips on my 4" round butt Mountain Gun, to better fit it in the existing inserts of a factory S&W 4" Presentation Case. Can any of you suggest a set? Are the ones on the bay sold by Jaruwan the correct size? Is the fit ok? Any others to suggest? THANKS!

I've found grips from a maker on eBay have been working really well. They are from Malaysia but look great and fit great. Average price has been $45 including shipping and they take about 15 days to arrive. Just do an eBay search and you'll find him pretty quickly. He makes stocks for dozens of different types of guns. All of his prices range from $35 to $65, Depending on the wood used.

I've bought grips for many different types of S&Ws and Rugers and never had a set that didn't fit right out of the box.

SAK0 · Aug 25, 2020

NILL Germany

Another possibility : Nill Griffe of Germany

Some example:

Nill Griffe Shop

Pascal from France.

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