16-4 question

[Gunhohulk]

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if all 16-4’s came with the combat grips or if some of them came with magna grips from the factory. There is another printed label Over the end label on the box that reads:

16 SW 4” B SB AS

Does anyone know what the AS would stand for?

 

[D Brown]

I don't know the answer for certain, but everyone I've ever seen came with the combat stocks. You're probably familiar with "never say never when it comes to S&W". Here's the label from mine.

Mine has the combat stocks I would expect. I purchased this one new.

 

[Alk8944]

All I ever saw new had Magnas.

 

[Gunhohulk]

Interesting replies! Thank you for the quick responses. Seems like we are at a toss up so far.

 

[CALREB]

The one 4" I have came with combat stocks, I bet AS means adjustable sights, on the store label.

 

[CH4]

My 4” came with them; I’ve never seen or heard of a 16-4 that didn’t.

 

[505Gibbs]

My 4” came with them; I’ve never seen heard of a 16-4 that didn’t.

Totally agree! Combat's were the only flavor available!

 

[steelslaver]

Got my 4" with the box and combats

 

[Krogen]

Mine came with combats. I don't know of any other factory option. I replaced mine with K-frame targets because they fit me better. The combat's finger grooves don't align with my stubby fingers very well. They reside in the blue box in case my fingers grow.

Combats bring a pretty penny these days, so that may be another reason we see 16-4's with non-standard stocks

 

[M29since14]

I’ve never seen a 16-4 with anything except the finger-groove combat stocks.

 

[s&wchad]

Mine came with Combat stocks. I suspect some previous owners removed the valuable Combats and replaced them with less expensive Target stocks. Greedy buggers!

 

[4BODIDDLEY]

Both of mine have the finger combats.

 

[tlawler]

Mine came with combats as well.

 

[H Richard]

Mine came with SB Combat's, The front sight had been installed by a prior owner, which I promptly removed as it was way too high for shooting.

 

[Pizza Bob]

All three of mine came with Combats. Now the 4" and 8 3/8" are wearing Farrant's and the 6" KB Roper's.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[Gunhohulk]

Thanks for all the responses guys! I have a back burner deal that should come to fruition in a bout a month or so. The gun in question has a set of magnas on it but I have some combats sitting in my spare grip drawer that will soon have a purpose again!

 

[steelslaver]

All three of mine came with Combats. Now the 4" and 8 3/8" are wearing Farrant's and the 6" KB Roper's.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

How about a photo of them. That is a great set to have.

 

[OFT II]

I don't know the answer for certain, but everyone I've ever seen came with the combat stocks. You're probably familiar with "never say never when it comes to S&W". Here's the label from mine.

Looks like you got that one in Amarillo.

 

[series guy]

Mine came with Combats. It was made the day after Dave's gun.

 

[stu1ritter]

Combats on mine also (when I used to own it).

Stu

 

[D Brown]

Looks like you got that one in Amarillo.

I believe the firearms wholesaler is in Stratford. The pool hall, same name, is in Amarillo.

By the way, I lived in Midland from 1988 through 2007.

 

[tlawler]

I don't know the answer for certain, but everyone I've ever seen came with the combat stocks. You're probably familiar with "never say never when it comes to S&W". Here's the label from mine.

Mine has the combat stocks I would expect. I purchased this one new.

Mine came with Combats. It was made the day after Dave's gun.

That’s so weird. My s/n is one digit higher than Dave’s, but mine was made 2 weeks later according to the Julian date.

 

[jack the toad]

As stated, never say never when talking S&W's. I currently have 2. Plus all 16-4's (total app. 8800 across 3 barrel lengths) Ive seen had GA combats.

 

[Pizza Bob]

How about a photo of them. That is a great set to have.

OK, but you'll have to take them along with my two J-frame .32 H&R's

Adios,

Pizza Bob