Big Dog CS9 & CS45 Grips...

[S&W 10]

I recently received two grips from Big Dog for my CS9 & CS45 and couldn't be happier; they came with the necessary mounting hardware and a great installation guide...they fit very well and feel great! These are the grips S&W should have put on these fine compact handguns form the factory.
If anyone owns a CS series pistol and is using it for concealed carry, you may want to seriously consider contacting Big Dog; he's a very nice man to deal with and offers a great product!
I'm away from my firearms and camera for several days, but if you use the search function, there are several posts showing photos these stocks so you can get an idea of not only the functionality, but the ascetics as well.

 

[BIG DOG]

Don,
Thank you for the kind words.
I apprectiate you sir!
G

 

[LoadedRound]

CS9 Grips

I just returned home to find my new "Big Dogs" waiting for me. Nicely done. Very complete instructions. I had them on in less than 2 minutes.
Thanks for all your help G.

 

[BIG DOG]

Lamar,
It was my pleasure to meet you and make you a set for your pistol.
I have just sat down from 7am today. I am working the next next batch to ship this upcoming week!
Thank you for the kind words.
I will be doing one more batch after these and then taking a break for a while
G

 

[Dogmann]

What are big dog grips?? Pics?

 

[BIG DOG]

Big Dog Grips = Grips for the Chief Special Autos

Big Dog Grips are grips custom formed from Smith and Wesson Grips to fit the CS9-40-and 45 pistols.
I have produced and shipped over 200 set to date.
G

This pic shows the factory Hogue rubbers and the a set Of Big Dog Longs to compare them.

We also have our Gator Grip Line where my partner stipples them and coats them with a clear that keeps them from sticking to you clothes and gives a better grip on the pistol.

 

[perpster]

Big Dog, Do you have a thread (link?) with more specifics about your CS grips? Also, what is the price? Thanks.

 

[BIG DOG]

Nope.......no web site....Sales have mostly been by word of mouth by people who have bought, tried and like them.
Feel free to e-mail me [email protected]
I will be starting the last batch for a few weeks this upcoming weekend.
G

 

[Thicker]

Big Dog is an artist at what he does. He makes each and every pair of flawless grips in excellent time.....
He has my full admiration and respect.....

 

[gtaber]

I know this thread is old, but a couple of weeks ago(1/2014) I was checking out Big Dog Grips on a website. or what seemed like a web site, there were pictures of the products, grips for CS45, CS40, and CS9, pricing and ordering info, contact phone number and email address, etc. I bookmarked it. it was griftac.com. Now, when I go there, it's a bunch of stuff about RPG games?!?!?! nothing at all about the real world or custom grips. Was I hallucinating a few weeks ago, or am I hallucinating now? When I google Big Dog grips, www.griftac.com shows up as a one of the hits still. Anybody know what's up?

 

[Kadonny]

I don't know what happened, but the website is gone, that's why you are seeing that funky generic web advertising page.

I have no idea what happened to the site or to him, he has not logged on here since August of 2013. I hope all is well with him.

I'll tell you, I have a set of his grips on my CS9 and I they are the only way to go, love them.

Just to add a little flair, here is a pic with the Big Dog grips.

 

[tom-tom]

When I bought a CS9 used, it already came with a set of BigDog Grips. Love the feel of 'em. Unfortunately, they're starting to get a little loose on the frame and slipping or twisting when the gun's fired. The movement's less than an 1/8 of an inch. I need to remove them and see what's going on.

 

[GerSan69]

I'm certainly not trying to disparage a Forum member, but I don't see a thing about the BD grips that you can't do yourself if you're careful. I don't know what the S&W Delrin grips cost these days, but when I picked some up online a couple years ago for my 3913NL, they were around $20. I'm sure he's a craftsman, and the work I've seen is absolutely first-rate, but I can't get past $100 including the price of a factory set. For that money I'd want some super-fancy rare wood.

 

[Hill_Country]

I'm certainly not trying to disparage a Forum member, but I don't see a thing about the BD grips that you can't do yourself if you're careful. I don't know what the S&W Delrin grips cost these days, but when I picked some up online a couple years ago for my 3913NL, they were around $20. I'm sure he's a craftsman, and the work I've seen is absolutely first-rate, but I can't get past $100 including the price of a factory set. For that money I'd want some super-fancy rare wood.

I tend to agree, but after doing something similar with CT laser grips I can tell you that there is more to it than meets the eye.

Besides just chopping off the bottom of the grip, there are two major problems to overcome. First, you have to find a way to support the mainspring since you chop that off when you shorten the bottom. Second, you have to drill a hole for the pin in exactly the right spot - miss just a bit and the grip slides around.

So to do a decent job, you almost have to build a jig of some sort - probably two of them. Then, you may screw up a set of grips - or two - getting everything adjusted. Sometimes you'll screw one up doing the modification, too - can't sell those.

Oh, and don't forget to finish the bottom and fill in the gaps around the frame of the gun.

Having had some experience doing the laser grips, I've looked at Big Dog's work - my CS9 came with them - and I don't think he's getting rich.

 

[GerSan69]

Thanks, Hill. Like I said, not posting to say anything bad, just throwing an opinion out there.

 

[gtaber]

I have his email address that was on the website, I'll see if I can get hold of him on that, I just discovered his product a few weeks ago, and now I can afford a set. That's about the only thing my CS45 needs, otherwise it's a sweet CC weapon, very accurate for such a short barrel.

 

[Poncho Catalina]

I too have been putting money aside for a pair, just have not “pulled the trigger” and made the order. I hope he is still in business.

 

[gym]

Please let me know what you guys found out as to weather he is still in business. My friend has a CS45, I sold it to him 5 years ago, and the grips, "according to him" are Breaking down, "gooey", so he wants a new set, and being a shut in, and not having a computer, he is stuck. Please let me know if there is anyone making ant knid of grips for this model. Thanks,
Gym

 

[HYPURR]

Of course BIG DOG

Here's mine. Way, Way better than the originals for this pistol.

 

[Big Shrek]

If anyone knows his real name, one can run a temperature check...

One of the websites I frequent (TFF) has a lot of older members...
usually when they go silent, its due to assuming room temperature...

Another thing...always have the location of a list of your gun site passwords known to your family.
That way, if you do become very ill or deceased, they can let folks know.
Your porn site passwords, don't list