Heresy? Sacreligous? and origonal grips

[AudieMurphy]

Say its not so....But,yes. I've read it here and have seen it take place. Harvesting origonal grips off older collectable pistols....Heresy or being capitalistic to sell or to put on other guns. According to those who do it....its ok, I'll sell the gun(with cheap Pach'ys) and recoup my money. But who cares anyway....right? what say you?

 

[JeffD607]

I often scroll right on past a gun with aftermarket grips, unless it is priced right. I will not pay market value for a collectible gun and then have to buy the proper grips for it. I have noticed that there is one seller on GB that sells a lot of guns missing the grips. I figured this was his way of maximizing his profits.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I have removed Desirable Grips from new guns and replaced them with lesser desirable ones, but new and same type.
Here's some that I really like.

 

[GypsmJim]

I wouldn't do it, but that's just me. It's your gun, do as you wish.

We could say the same thing about sporterizing a classic Springfield Rifle. There are those that would have a conniption fit if you cut down the barrel and put on a black plastic stock. Now, THAT"S sacrilegious.

 

[fatcat3]

I think it's my gun I'll sell it however I damn well please, as long as I am NOT trying to pass of one thing for another. If someone doesn't like it, don't buy it, otherwise

 

[AudieMurphy]

I often scroll right on past a gun with aftermarket grips, unless it is priced right. I will not pay market value for a collectible gun and then have to buy the proper grips for it. I have noticed that there is one seller on GB that sells a lot of guns missing the grips. I figured this was his way of maximizing his profits.

I saw that also....probably maximizing profits....although Ive seen some parts kits go higher likely because of the grips included from other sellers

 

[AudieMurphy]

I think it's my gun I'll sell it however I damn well please, as long as I am NOT trying to pass of one thing for another. If someone doesn't like it, don't buy it, otherwise
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If you removed and ORIGONAL part and replaced it with a repop.....you are passing it off....Because now its not origonal anymore....

 

[THE PILGRIM]

My Buddy and I have a table at Alamogordo Gun show.
I'm away from the table visiting and socializing.
I get back to the table, he informed me that I just made a deal.
Sold a 686, got a 66 in trade.
The buyer who was Alamogordo policeman asked for a favor.
Would it be possible that I can keep my grips?
My buddy replied sure take this screwdriver and take the grips off of the 66.
I'll take them off the 686. Flip-flop. Now I've got a used 66 with new grips.
I'm most likely replaced the grips on the 66 with used grips.
Now I got a pair of new grips that I can swap out on another gun.

 

[Engine49guy]

Imo its kinda like breaking wind in church,
It gives you satisfaction but others think its gross and suffer.
Ironically for the same reason its probably not a good idea to claim you did it.
Probably better to play dumb or blame it on someone else to avoid the shame of doing that bad thing you did.
Oh, sorry thats the way it came to me.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Pre 29 on left had these grips when I bought it.
I put the grips on 27 to the right.
Bought the 27 used with serialized Magnas which I still have.
Top? Got them on a used 25 from Quincy, my Crazy Arkansas Buddy.

 

[tlawler]

If you removed and ORIGONAL part and replaced it with a repop.....you are passing it off....Because now its not origonal anymore....

What's a repop?

I once bought a Model 28-2 from 1963 that someone had put a nice set of Cokes on. Once I got it home, I immediately transferred them to my Model 57 no dash that was in need of them.

 

[H Richard]

I can understand when you are talking about a "Collectable" S&W. But with a run of the mill shooter, I have no problem replacing grips to fit my hand better for shooting. Most often with a grip costing quite a bit more than the originals cost.

 

[fatcat3]

If you removed and ORIGONAL part and replaced it with a repop.....you are passing it off....Because now its not origonal anymore....

not if I'm up front about it.

 

[AudieMurphy]

not if I'm up front about it.

yea, I can hear it now..."thats the way it was when I got it"....read #9....NOBODY claims that honor.....NOBODY!!

 

[bigggbbruce]

I made a trade for a 629-5 MG, it came with a nice set of factory combats.
I found the correct issue Hogue grip.

I sold the combats to significantly offset cost.
No harm no fowl.

Original grips they stay with them.

 

[paplinker]

If it's a numbered grip I do not have it in me to permanently separate it from the same numbered gun.
That said on these newer guns with targets who really knows how many different sets of grips have been on them. I could not ever state that they shipped on the gun originally short of a letter stating rosewood....etc

I own a rough condition Outdoors-man I paid $300 for. The original grips on it are like new and I could recoup $150 likely towards what I paid for the gun. I just do not have it in me to separate grips that have been with the gun for 94 years now. Guns not rare or in great condition externally.

 

[fatcat3]

yea, I can hear it now..."thats the way it was when I got it"....read #9....NOBODY claims that honor.....NOBODY!!

I'm the guy that goes back into a store when I find that they under-charged me, didn't scan an item so I didn't get charged at all, or if they gave me too much change back. Yes, I still pay with cash.
That "NOBODY" just got you ignored. Some people still believe in honor and doing what's right for the sake of doing what's right. It would seem you are not one of them.

 

[GypsmJim]

I saw a Pre-14 that was in mint condition, and owned by a local that was a principal of the Second Amendment Foundation. It was priced at $300 and it had a set of custom Grips. I accepted his offer, contingent upon him finding the original Diamond Magnas. He couldn't find them. My new offer was $250 and I'd give him $50 if he found them. He agreed. End of story.

I had a Pre-17 that was well worn. I switched the Diamonds to the 14 and bought a set of fancy Thailand grips for the 17.

So, my 14 is period correct but not the right serial number, and my 17 looks cool.

Did I offend anyone?

 

[AudieMurphy]

If I see a parts kit that has a descent set of targets. I've noticed they go a little high,which I dont mind paying...The frame was already destroyed...But like paplink posted I couldnt rob a set of grips off an origonal that came and belonged on it...

 

[MelvinWalker]

I have bought and still own multiple parts kits that are still in the wrap with factory GA target grips.

I put targets on nearly everything, but the magnas that are numbered to the gun, go in the box.

When you buy a K Frame with target grips, there is NO way to know how many guns those grips have been on previously since they are not numbered to the gun in the first place.