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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
(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
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Like 410bore I am a fan of the original stocks, unless it originally came with "Goodyears" and then they have to be changed. I also bought an aftermarket set for my snubbie 16-1because I carry it and didn't want to mess up the original stocks.
I really like the Ahrends grips. They look and fit awesome and they are VERY reasonably priced (approx $60).
Here are two from my collection with Ahrends...
66-1
625-6
I really like the Ahrends grips. They look and fit awesome and they are VERY reasonably priced (approx $60).
Here are two from my collection with Ahrends...
66-1
625-6
I think there are some great after market grips out there.
I'm a pretty traditional guy and the S&W stocks are fine with me.
I'm quickly becoming a fan of smooth targets
I am grip thirsty and would like a coke
I'm a pretty traditional guy and the S&W stocks are fine with me.
I'm quickly becoming a fan of smooth targets
I am grip thirsty and would like a coke
My "personalized" Doc 44 Kearsarge style stocks by Keith Brown are hard to beat.
Bill
Bill
JCS&W
US Veteran
I normally take off original stocks and store them. I do not want anything to happen to the original stocks. That being said, I just love the way beautiful stocks dress up a Smith. I must admit to have more than my share of dress up stocks. Here a a few from Kurac, Patrick Grashorn, Ahrends, and Altamont. I would love to have some Keith Browns, Sanderson, Roper, Farrant and others. I am sure I left out someone, but it was not intentional. I really like beautiful stocks.
Kurac Royal Walnut
Kurac Curly Maple
Kurac Claro Walnut
Kurac Cocobolo
Patrick Grashorn's Magnas
Bonded Ivory from Altamont
Boot Stocks from Altamont
I do not know who made these. Found them at a gun show.
Ahrends, tung oil
Kurac Royal Walnut
Kurac Curly Maple
Kurac Claro Walnut
Kurac Cocobolo
Patrick Grashorn's Magnas
Bonded Ivory from Altamont
Boot Stocks from Altamont
I do not know who made these. Found them at a gun show.
Ahrends, tung oil
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teesur
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
For the money, you can't beat Kurac stocks. They are crafted from beautiful wood and they fit both the gun and your hand precisely.
Here is a 629-1 with a set of Kurac coke-style smooth target stocks in teak.
teesur.
Here is a 629-1 with a set of Kurac coke-style smooth target stocks in teak.
teesur.
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Wyatt Burp
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Perfect feeling older Ajax sambar stags on a short 27-2 and Kuracs on the 29-2 I picked up day before yesterday. It came with service stocks.
For aftermarket that are distinctive and period correct (1960-early70s) I like Farrants, newer modern looking: Kurac
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OldBlood
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Mike1957, where did you get the pearl grips? like 'em
Model39
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
Keith Brown and Craig Spegel
I like both Keith Brown and Craig Spegel grips the best.
I like both Keith Brown and Craig Spegel grips the best.
They were already on those 3 guns when I got them.
pilgrim6a
Member
Altamont 'N' frame RB magnas with Tyler 3R T-grip on Model 21-4.
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
(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.
