Altamont grips...

[Dcompton]

I finally added a 627Pro to my collection. The great folks at Altamont grips are just 45min from me so I picked up a set of their “Spanish Diamond” grips. Wow. I love these things! Taking her to the range in the morning.

 

[Amp]

You know, I had a 627 many years back that I could not shoot well. Wish I had changed grips on that and kept it.

 

[Dcompton]

It’s my first “modern” wheelgun. I am going to see what I can do with it in the morning. 8rds of .357 was just too intriguing to pass up. I can’t wait!

 

[Tom S.]

I've bought a few Altamont stocks and always been pleased with fit and finish. Each time I've ordered, they've sent an email saying it could take a few weeks, but so far, they've always beat that expectation.

 

[UncleEd]

Never "fall in love" with a new
set of stocks until you've tried
them in shooting conditions.

Amazing how something feels
just right but ain't.

I tend to like stocks that fill in
almost completely behind the
trigger guard so that my mid
finger is not rapped during
heavy recoil of a magnum.

 

[Echo40]

Altamont makes lovely grips. I have them on my S&W PPK/S and my Taurus Judge Magnum.

 

[Old Corp]

But where does Altamont find all the laminate trees?

Sure, it beats rubber, but have a hard time warming to laminated grips. Reminds me of high-grade plywood.

 

[80sgyrene]

But where does Altamont find all the laminate trees?

Sure, it beats rubber, but have a hard time warming to laminated grips. Reminds me of high-grade plywood.

I agree. I like their grips, just wish they would offer nice wood.

 

[Critch]

Are those Batteleur grips from Altamont or Target Grips? I have always had great luck with Altamont...I like those grips on your gun..

 

[Dcompton]

Are those Batteleur grips from Altamont or Target Grips? I have always had great luck with Altamont...I like those grips on your gun..

They are Bateleur with Spanish Diamond checkering and the S&W logo engraved.

 

[Echo40]

But where does Altamont find all the laminate trees?

Sure, it beats rubber, but have a hard time warming to laminated grips. Reminds me of high-grade plywood.

Altamont actually offers a few of their grips in genuine American Walnut, but it costs a lot more than their typical Birchwood laminate grips.

Laminate is what it is, take it or leave it.

 

[rich5674]

Step up in price

But where does Altamont find all the laminate trees?

Sure, it beats rubber, but have a hard time warming to laminated grips. Reminds me of high-grade plywood.

I understand what you’re saying. My 2c, I have Alamonts on 3 Smith’s. They fit great, are made well and feel great. I have Abrends on a 686. Real wood (moradillo I think). Pay they extra +-$30 and get real wood. Just don’t snivel when you cannot have the beautiful cocbolo they show on the website

 

[Arquebus357]

Just got a set of Altamont grips that I bought off ebay. The laminated wood is also "stabilized" ( air sucked out resin infused in). I can tell because I belt sanded the bottom to make them a bit (1/8") shorter. I could tell by the smell that I was sanding resin.

 

[BC38]

But where does Altamont find all the laminate trees?

Sure, it beats rubber, but have a hard time warming to laminated grips. Reminds me of high-grade plywood.

It IS high grade plywood.

But nowadays high grade plywood is what a lot of top quality furniture is made from. In a lot of ways for a lot of applications it is actually superior to solid plain wood due to greater strength, warp resistance, and less heat expansion/contraction.

I think grips might be one of those applications.

 

[Dcompton]

Lots of good conversation here. Honestly, I bought them because it is a local company. Also....I liked the way they looked.

 

[Arquebus357]

Unlike normal plywood, Altamont's plywood has all layers having the grain running the same way. Plywood normally has the grain switching 90 degrees for each layer. If you want beautiful hardwood look at grips from Thailand or be prepared to spend serious money.

 

[OLDSTER]

Altamont plywood grips are functional, fit well, and look good. Using plywood is what keeps them an economical option to more expensive solid exotic hardwood. I've enjoyed these Altamont/S&W combats on my 686-4 round butt for several years.

 

[kmyers]

Altamont grips are very nice. We got a pair here for the 38/44 HD we picked up last year.

 

[GypsmJim]

Well, I guess I must have poor taste. I bought several sets of Altimonts, not because of price, but because I thought the laminated grips looked better than solid wood because of the neat grain..

Sure beats that warpy cheep furrin stuff from Thailand...

 

[Kollector03]

The Altamont combat grips are really nice. Made my Highway Patrolman a completely different feeling revolver.