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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.
 
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.
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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.
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Those are superb!
 
These are recent production Badger Grips in Goncalo Alves. David gave them to me unfinished. Nothing but a couple coats of Tung oil. (Model 66)




More Badgers in Goncalo Alves...bought this set finished for a 3" Model 60.


Okay, okay, I know it's not a Smith...but these Badger Goncalo Alves with Tung oil set looks good on a Detective Special:




Badgers in birdseye maple on a Model 37 with a Bobby Mac holter.
 
Got this last week. Hogue Monogrip in Rosewood. #19913. As hard as I try to like finger groove stocks, they don't work well for me. These feel great. Next trip to the range will tell me more. Bob
 

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My 66-2, with home altered checkered Herrett S.B. target stocks. 66 is round butt! Out to the garage & tools. Cutting & sanding. Spray lacquer finish. I am happy with the results. Bob
 

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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.
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Before checkering...
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After checkering...
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I had myself added to the Culina's list for a set of these. It'll take a few months, but it looks to be worth it, as is with all their grips. Thanks for helping me spend my money, Gunar:)
 
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No S&W to show off, but I will say putting these grips by Badger Grips on this 3" Detective Special was a huge improvement in looks but even more important having a good hold.

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These arent wood or elk and I have both on many of my S&W's and lean towards Hogues. But my favorites grips are giraffe bone on my USFA saa's. These are custom grips by MD Grips.
 

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