Ahrends on a Highway Patrolman

[schneiderguy]

I just got these Ahrends. I put them on my 28-3 and I think they look great. Before now I had assumed that my relatively small hand and N-frames did not work well together, but with the Ahrends the feel of the gun is completely different versus the massive targets that came with it.

They are the Tactical model with finger grooves in oil finished Moradillo.

Sorry for the poor photography. It's actually cloudy in California today confused:) and the lighting isn't very good.

 

[Cal44]

Nice looking Highway Patrolman

Here is mine, 6" 28-2 -- also with Ahrends Tactical Cocobolo

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Very nice!

Love the grain on those.

 

[CH4]

Nice grips! I have become a big fan of Ahrend grips...

 

[Retired W4]

28-2 6" with wild Ahrends. It's some sort of ebony, I think. His target stocks like these are thinner than S&W's and feel better in my hand.

 

[muddocktor]

Those are some really nice looking stocks man!

 

[BE Mike]

Isn't putting fancy grips on a model 28, like putting lipstick on a pig? Don't get me wrong, the Highway Patrolman, is a great tool. It was one of S&W's first revolvers that was made with the bead blast finish, to keep the cost down. It is a working man's revolver and the grips should reflect that, IMHO.

 

[steamloco76]

Isn't putting fancy grips on a model 28, like putting lipstick on a pig? Don't get me wrong, the Highway Patrolman, is a great tool. It was one of S&W's first revolvers that was made with the bead blast finish, to keep the cost down. It is a working man's revolver and the grips should reflect that, IMHO.

I have to disagree. Ahrends grips are tasteful and not overly flashy, complimenting the low luster blue of the M-28 nicely.


Now, about those new grips!'S&W's N frame square butt target stocks can be stunning to look at, however they have the ergonomics of a 4x4 board. I have numerous nice sets of N frame targets for revolver portraits, then off they go and either Ahrends or Hogue wood replaces them for shooting. I don't use rubber on anything.

 

[texagun]

Ahrends is a good choice for the Highway Patrolman. Here is my S&W 28-2 with Ahrends Combat Grips in cocobolo. They fit my hand perfectly.

 

[loeman]

Isn't putting fancy grips on a model 28, like putting lipstick on a pig? Don't get me wrong, the Highway Patrolman, is a great tool. It was one of S&W's first revolvers that was made with the bead blast finish, to keep the cost down. It is a working man's revolver and the grips should reflect that, IMHO.

No not really. The OP was looking for a better fit for his hand. The Ahrends resolved that problem. The best tool in the world can become pretty useless if it doesn't fit your hand.

I'm really pleased you found a good fit schneiderguy. You are going to love your new Ahrends.

Not to drift too far, but I'd like to recommend Ahrends to all you L frame guys who don't have large hands. My Md 681 came with the service Magnas. Not right for me. I bought a set of period correct factory targets. Not right either, too big! Next I bought a set of Ahrends Retro Targets without finger grooves. Absolutely perfect. The 681 has become my all time, all time favorite revolver. Stocks really make a difference.

 

[Frizzman]

I have a set of Ahrends stocks without the finger grooves on my M28. They fit my medium size hands perfectly and far better than any S&W targets ever have. They are made of goncalo alves. That is a lighter colored wood and looks great..."Lipstick on a pig"?...Really?

 

[JohnRippert]

Not a big fan of finger grip stocks so the plan is for retro targets for my 4in Highway Patrolman.

Yours look great on that pistol.

 

[Retired W4]

Not a big fan of finger grip stocks so the plan is for retro targets for my 4in Highway Patrolman.

Yours look great on that pistol.

I'm betting you'll like them.

 

[one eye joe]

I LOVE THE LOOK OF FINGER GROOVE STOCKS--ESPECIALLY THE S&W COMBATS. UNFORTUNATELY, I HAVE NEVER FOUND ANY FACTORY OR AFTERMARKET FG GRIPS THAT FIT MY HAND. AHRENDS SMOOTH TACTICAL CONVERSION GRIPS DO THE TRICK FOR ME. I USE THEM ON ALL OF MY S&W REVOLVERS THAT CARRY WOOD. I HAVE TWO 8 3/8" REVOLVERS THAT WEAR PRESENTATION PACHMAYRS--JUST AS A PROTECTION, IN CASE I DROP ONE. I ONLY HAVE ONE HAND/ARM THAT FUNCTIONS. I FAVOR OIL FINISHED MORADILLO……..

 

[CH4]

I have to disagree. Ahrends grips are tasteful and not overly flashy, complimenting the low luster blue of the M-28 nicely.


Now, about those new grips!'S&W's N frame square butt target stocks can be stunning to look at, however they have the ergonomics of a 4x4 board. I have numerous nice sets of N frame targets for revolver portraits, then off they go and either Ahrends or Hogue wood replaces them for shooting. I don't use rubber on anything.

The Ahrends look great on your 28! I also like Ahrends grips.
I second the 2x4/fence post feel of S&W target grips!

You don't use rubber on anything? You must be catholic!

 

[bananaman]

I have a 6" 28 no dash. I put Herrett Target grips on it. They work for me! I have never found any finger groove grips that felt right. Like the looks, but that is where it ends. Bob

 

[DR505]

Here are some Ahrends Tactical Finger Groove stocks on a 27-3 and a 625-7. I really like the Cordia wood and the feel of the stocks. I've got the non-finger groove Tactical stocks on a 25-9 in Cordia, and on a 29-3 in Bubinga. I also have some Retro-Combats in Cocobolo on a 629-4 at the bottom!

 

[muddocktor]

DR505, all 3 of those are some beautiful stocks man. I'm kind of mad at this whole thread, as now I see I will be spending more money for stocks. I have a 27-2 that presently has some 30 year old Pachmayr presentation grips and have a new (to me) 629-3 that should be coming in next week that has the factory rubber grip that want to taste wood. I think the Cocobolo really stands out nicely on the 629 and should also look great on the nickel 27-2. Dark stocks with shiny pistol makes for a great contrast.