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MODEL 65 WITH GRIPS FROM THAILAND
I like to prewar service grip looks. I found these on Ebay. I installed on a model 65 shipped in 1986.
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03-28-2024, 08:16 PM
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I’ve got two or three sets of the Thai grips. Good stuff at a reasonable price.
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03-28-2024, 10:56 PM
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I've probably shown these on here waaaay to many times, but I've been very happy with the pair of smooth combat style Thai grips in a very dark rosewood or perhaps ebony. They differ from the S&W grips in that they completely enclose the backstrap, a feature I like. The one problem I had was that they probably hadn't been dried enough, and shrank away from the grip frame. For now they have some cardboard shims, but I'll probably glass bed them when I get a round tuit.
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03-29-2024, 07:48 AM
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They look great! Love the retro look on that beautiful revolver.
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03-29-2024, 09:54 AM
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Great looking grips on that 65!!!
Here's a 22 Combat Masterpiece with some Thai Grips:
... and another set on this long K-22 17-4:
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03-29-2024, 10:22 AM
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I have one set of Thailand grips and they are combat grips for my GP100. I was really surprised about how well they fit the revolver.
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Is there a particular entity from which to order grips from Thailand that has proven to be of good quality?
I am looking for a set of Combat style grips for a 686.
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This is the seller I bought the above grips from
vitoonmakers
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Is there a particular entity from which to order grips from Thailand that has proven to be of good quality?
I am looking for a set of Combat style grips for a 686.
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OP, those look good on your 65.
I have a few sets of Thai grips. My examples are all nice looking and fit well.
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04-01-2024, 11:39 PM
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I was surprised when shipping was listed at $22.00. Previous grips had been $10.
When I got tracking it showed DHL. I ordered on Sunday and received grips on Thursday.
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Is there a specific seller on eBay where you are buying from?
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Yours look good. I tried the ones on Amazon but the two sets I received did not have the screw hole or nut centered in the Diamond so I sent them back. The wood and fit were fine but my OCD kicked in and it would have nagged at me.
I ordered a set from Midway and while the Diamond was centered these were finished more like the ones S&W uses at present, a more matte finish.
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My grips is from ebay seller Jaruwan
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