64-3 I think grips make the gun, but do they add value?
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increase is more than Pach's, less than period correct SW wood. Nice looking 64 by the way.
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mike campbell
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Seems it would depend on the buyer.
If the potential buyer would look at 10 sets of grips and say "I'd buy those", then they should add to the value of the gun if they're interested in that.
OTOH, If said buyer says "I'd not buy those," then they are unlikely to add anything to the package.
Buyers are sometimes offered the option to buy with or without custom accessories.
While it can be inconvenient, I'd suggest that selling guns and accessories separately ... like handguns/custom grips or rifles/telescopes will realize the most profit.
If the potential buyer would look at 10 sets of grips and say "I'd buy those", then they should add to the value of the gun if they're interested in that.
OTOH, If said buyer says "I'd not buy those," then they are unlikely to add anything to the package.
Buyers are sometimes offered the option to buy with or without custom accessories.
While it can be inconvenient, I'd suggest that selling guns and accessories separately ... like handguns/custom grips or rifles/telescopes will realize the most profit.
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Unless the grips are original, I do not think they add value. Along Mike Campbell's post above, it depends on the buyer.
For example, while you may like those grips, I would not; it would actually decrease the value for me, as I would need to buy a new pair of grips that suit me (not criticizing your grips or choice by the way, just noting how subjective people are for after-market grips).
For example, while you may like those grips, I would not; it would actually decrease the value for me, as I would need to buy a new pair of grips that suit me (not criticizing your grips or choice by the way, just noting how subjective people are for after-market grips).
Custom grips from well known grip makers add value to buyers who know what they are buying......those from places like SE Asia not so much unless they appeal to the buyer.
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Around here, a set of Uncle Mike's SB K frame boot stocks will add $50.00-$75.00 to the price of a gun IF the buyer recognizes them. I believe they were model #59001? Long discontinued and highly sought after.
The UM were a licenced rubber copy of Craig Spegel's Boot grips
ColbyBruce
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Right before the pandemic started I sold a set of those, NOS, for $85.00 and a used set on a 2" S&W 15 for $75.00 to a female LEO. She wanted them a lot more than I did.
rincar
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In my opinion Wood beats Rubber every time. Nice looking grips.
Pisgah
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It depends on whether you are the seller, or the buyer, of course ...
That's my school of thought. I think the original look best, but, I love the motion in these custom grips. If I was selling, I would look hard for period specific grips, but in my collection, they're all hand me downs to the kids and now grandkids, so the value is sentimental more than $$$.
I appreciate your input guys. Your knowledge and opinions are great.
Blessings.
I won't pay extra for after market grips but that's just me.
If I sell a firearm I sell it with the original grips. I might also sell the after market grips as a separate item, like new car dealers with add on accessories.
I always found it less expensive to buy the after market items myself.
If I sell a firearm I sell it with the original grips. I might also sell the after market grips as a separate item, like new car dealers with add on accessories.
I always found it less expensive to buy the after market items myself.
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I found a 629 and decided I needed it.. came with "nice" rosewood grips.. I liked the look. Took it out with some factory loads and after the first shot the blood wasn't dripping down on my hand too much. I should have noticed that they didn't fit the frame perfectly and there was a sharp edge that cut the web of my thumb…. I screwed around with them trying to get them to fit and finally said to myself, what the heck are you doing? You just want to shoot it, not look at it.. installed a set of Hogue (sp?) grips and now it's fun to shoot!! I really don't care about the look or value, but I do understand and respect those that do.
I found a 629 and decided I needed it.. came with "nice" rosewood grips.. I liked the look. Took it out with some factory loads and after the first shot the blood wasn't dripping down on my hand too much. I should have noticed that they didn't fit the frame perfectly and there was a sharp edge that cut the web of my thumb…. I screwed around with them trying to get them to fit and finally said to myself, what the heck are you doing? You just want to shoot it, not look at it.. installed a set of Hogue (sp?) grips and now it's fun to shoot!! I really don't care about the look or value, but I do understand and respect those that do.
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Factory stocks may be the most desirable for most buyers.
Rpg
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Factory stocks add more value than the various rubber grips.
Stocks made of elephant, mammoth, or walrus ivory or stag stocks certainly add value to the deal. They are worth a lot on their own.
Stocks made of elephant, mammoth, or walrus ivory or stag stocks certainly add value to the deal. They are worth a lot on their own.
scottcolbath
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I've been told the OEM wood grips on my 686 are worth several hundred dollars. Gunbroker seems to show that as true.
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