617-6 question

[tkdiver1]

Hello
I am new to this forum. I just purchased a new 617-6 revolver which has not arrived yet. I want to buy wood grips for it that are open in the back and will show the handle backstrap. My question is did S&W finish the handle backstop which is currently covered by the factory rubber grip? Thanks for any help with this.
Todd

 

[slickracer]

Yes, the backstrap has the same finish as the rest of the revolver. Take a look at Ahrends grips. I especially like the Tactical Finger Groove. There is a seller on Ebay named "gripseller". Terri is excellent to deal with and the pictures displayed are of the actual grips you are purchasing.

 

[tkdiver1]

Thanks for the info. I will check them out.

 

[Smoke52]

Look at Altamont also. My 617 actually has a Hogue Mono grip, to match the 686, but the J-frames wear Altamont finger groove grips in Rosewood. They do nice work.

 

[Triathloncoach]

I just put these on my 617,I originally bought these for a 6 inch 686, I like the wood better on a longer barrel. Excuse the pun. :0 Also the originals. I plan on swapping them back and forth. I'm not sure if I have a preference.

 

[civil1977]

Ahrends are excellent for the 617. The backstrap will look like this in the round to square butt conversion grips.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

I case you didn't know, your -6 will be a round butt.

 

[one eye joe]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM. I USE AHRENDS SMOOTH TACTICAL CONVERSION GRIPS ON MY 617. THEY CONVERT THE ROUND BUTT FRAME TO SQUARE BUTT GRIPS. THE BACKSTRAP IS 3/4 EXPOSED …..