Grip thicknesses

[Nukewaste]

Hello again,

I was wondering what the grip thicknesses are for factory J-frames? I've gotten some Altamont panel grips, but looking at pics from older models, the grips seem thicker. Is that the case?

I also got a m28-2 with panel grips, they also seem thicker. Is it just me or is this the case...?

 

[H Richard]

I have found that Altamont grips to me feel thinner than standard S&W stocks in the J frame compared to the magna stocks.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

ALL altimonts are TOO THIN at the shoulder and TOO LONG on the bottom for all frame sizes.........Probably designed by someone who never fired a handgun.

 

[Nukewaste]

Smh. I gotcha. I'll HOPEFULLY be able to find some factory panel stocks that will fit. Any suggestions or advice? They would be going on a m36-10, just purchased about 6-8 months ago before I knew any better. Like I said, panel grips. Trying to avoid target stocks.

 

[Nukewaste]

Found something on eBay. Anyone have any experience with Handicraftgrips?

New Smith & Wesson S&W J Frame Round Butt Bodyguard Grips Silver Medallions Hard 7426150130139 | eBay

 

[Pine_Worker]

Handicraft grips come from Thailand. Ships DHL to US, then USPS to you. First set I bought earlier this year arrived 2days past the delivery date. They fit good and are certainly serviceable. Second set I have on order now we're supposed to have been delivered June 1. Checking the tracking, they have not left Thailand. Probably the last I buy from Handicraft.

Edit: complained to DHL, finally saw some movement, still in Thailand though. New delivery date June 16.

 

[GerSan69]

Handicraft grips come from Thailand. Ships DHL to US, then USPS to you. First set I bought earlier this year arrived 2days past the delivery date. They fit good and are certainly serviceable. Second set I have on order now we're supposed to have been delivered June 1. Checking the tracking, they have not left Thailand. Probably the last I buy from Handicraft.

Your choice, of course, but shipping from everywhere in the Orient has been slowed by the pandemic.

 

[cjtraining]

Last week I bought a set off of E-Bay. They arrived in three days, The fit was very good. I was pleased with the feel of the grip in my hand. The price was reasonable. They looked good on my model 649.