pilgrim6a
Member
Altamont 'N' frame RB magnas with Tyler 3R T-grip on Model 21-4.
Get a Grip. Let's see yours.
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tom turner
US Veteran
On my Model 29-5, my deer hunting revolver, I use Hogue's "Camolamo." They look great (yet don't stand out in the natural woods) + the finger groove grip makes it easy and sure to handle with gloves on.
Several of my favorite "working" revolvers wear Patrick Grashorn magna-style elk "stags." Sturdy, beautiful . . . and keep the original S&W stocks storage. Now all of these Grashorn's also are used with Tyler T-grips . . .
Then again . . . I love S&W magna stocks a lot too . . .
Several of my favorite "working" revolvers wear Patrick Grashorn magna-style elk "stags." Sturdy, beautiful . . . and keep the original S&W stocks storage. Now all of these Grashorn's also are used with Tyler T-grips . . .
Then again . . . I love S&W magna stocks a lot too . . .
bobf
US Veteran
These laminated grips from Altamont can be easily reshaped and repolished similiar to the modified or PC grips or however you like them.
Navarre
Member
Here is my Model 19 with a set of Altamont's
These are my favorite.
Another Model 19 with a pair of Herrett's.
These are my favorite.
Another Model 19 with a pair of Herrett's.
mkk41
US Veteran
Most of my DA sixguns wear Hogue hardwoods. Here's a few of them.
BubbaBlades
Member
I don't know who makes these packawood grips but they work very well with this 627-0. I like the smooth round feel of these grips, however, I didn't like the fact that they were completely flat on the bottom and had sharp edges around the bottom. A few minutes with my Dremmel (sanding then polishing) and the bottom of the grips are now rounded to my satisfaction.
Mark
Art Doc
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
After 44 years of shooting I have developed some strong opinions on what I like in handgun stocks.
1. I need checkering on heavy recoiling guns. A 44 Magnum with smooth stocks would leave my hand upon firing.
2. No finger grooves. My fingers never fit well and they feel awful. No thumb rests, either.
3. I don't like stocks that extend far below the frame. Increases felt recoil due to recoil axis being altered and they just look too big to me.
4. No target style stocks with barrels less than 4" in length. Simply look too big for the gun.
5. Not a big fan of stag. I have one set that is polished smooth and they are all right.
6. I like mother of pearl but this material is fragile.
7. I love ivory.
With that said, here are my S&Ws with custom stocks. Not that many. Two with ivory and one with polished stag. The vast majority of my S&Ws wear factory wood.
1. I need checkering on heavy recoiling guns. A 44 Magnum with smooth stocks would leave my hand upon firing.
2. No finger grooves. My fingers never fit well and they feel awful. No thumb rests, either.
3. I don't like stocks that extend far below the frame. Increases felt recoil due to recoil axis being altered and they just look too big to me.
4. No target style stocks with barrels less than 4" in length. Simply look too big for the gun.
5. Not a big fan of stag. I have one set that is polished smooth and they are all right.
6. I like mother of pearl but this material is fragile.
7. I love ivory.
With that said, here are my S&Ws with custom stocks. Not that many. Two with ivory and one with polished stag. The vast majority of my S&Ws wear factory wood.
diecidecimi
Member
Sandersons, Roper, Cloyce, Herrett's, FuzzyFarrant, Hurst...
Perfect: exactly what I like. J'adore.
Variety is the spice of life! Here are a few sets that don't currently have a permanent home, and a few other pictures of some that I have mounted. Thumbrests and palm swells are a personal favorite, as well as backstraps that are closed at the top. I can do with or without finger grooves. Checkering is preferred, but not required (especially on bigger calibers). Of course none of these are currently available(Other than the Kurac and Keith Brown-Ropers), but I'm always looking for used ones! Did I mention that I like grips?
(L to R Top row: Roper, Brass Sanderson copy; 2nd row Unknown, Farrant, Cloyce; Bottom row Hurst, Farrant, Bear Hug)
Farrant
Sanderson
L to R Sanderson Kurac
Sanderson
Perfect: exactly what I like. J'adore.
Bayou52
Member
Some super nice grips have been posted, for sure.
Here's one of my faves:
Here's one of my faves:
The only really custom grips I have are the target grips built to my hand by Ernie Vitarbo.
These are on my High Standard bullseye gun, the grips were made back in the 90's.
These are on my current IZH35M bullseye gun, made by Ernie about 3 years ago.
These are on my High Standard bullseye gun, the grips were made back in the 90's.
These are on my current IZH35M bullseye gun, made by Ernie about 3 years ago.
GunarSailors
US Veteran
I know everyone is probably tired of seeing them, but I love these
Culina, English Walnut, Coke profile, N frame, Exhibition Grade,
square butt grips. I prefer checkering and from what I remember
the English Walnut is a good choice for checkering because of the
density. I wanted a bit more palm swell and wanted these without
fingergrooves. I thought about getting speedloader cutouts on
both grip panels but changed my mind at the last minute.
Culina, English Walnut, Coke profile, N frame, Exhibition Grade,
square butt grips. I prefer checkering and from what I remember
the English Walnut is a good choice for checkering because of the
density. I wanted a bit more palm swell and wanted these without
fingergrooves. I thought about getting speedloader cutouts on
both grip panels but changed my mind at the last minute.
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crsides
US Veteran, SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
Can't get tired of looking at those.
Charlie
Charlie
sdb321
Member
Are those Cocobolo?
sdb321
Member
They are Moradillo. I bought them from a member, removed the poly finish and applied 12 coats of tung oil.
I know everyone is probably tired of seeing them, but I love these
Culina, English Walnut, N frame, Exhibition Grade, square butt grips.
I prefer checkering and from what I remember the English Walnut is
a good choice for checkering. I wanted a bit more palm swell and
wanted them without fingergrooves. I thought about getting the
speedloader cutouts on both grip panels but changed my mind at
the last minute.
Those are superb!
