How about a new school N frame beauty contest?

[75Vette]

The pic looks good to me! Alot better than a box of rocks!!

 

[bananaman]

Model 610

Those grips look great on your 610. I am sure they would look equally good on my 625JM. Ahrend retro smooth target, right? Bob

 

[muddocktor]

I posted this pistol earlier, but it was still wearing Goodyears then. I ordered some fine looking Ahrends Round butt conversion Retro Combat stocks in Moradillo wood off eBay last Friday and they came in yesterday. I think they dress up my 629 real purty. I can't wait to get to the range and try them out as they feel so good.

 

[savit260]

Got the new 627 V Comp home, and out to the range.

Pretty happy with it, but the Hogues just don't agree with my hands for double action shooting.
For giggles I put a set of K frame Magnas on it just to see how they felt, even though they didn't fit all that well.
Much better feel in my hand.
Still up in the air as to grips, but finger grooves won't be on the list.

Here's a shot with my old reliable Lyman All American



.

... and did someone say this couldn't be carried?

 

[Biker Bill]

Thanks Rick A, great idea for a thread about newer N Frames!

Here is my entry to the beauty contest, a Model 29-10. I replaced the factory targets with a set of oiled Ahrends Retro Target grips. They provide a nice contrast to the nickel finish IMHO.

Bill

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

 

[keithherrington]

Here's some more...

625-5 in 45 Colt



27-2

 

[Boxhead]

I thought it gaudy but it was cheap. No lock though...

 

[jughed440]

Great thread!
I'm finding my way back to S&W's after about a 6 year hiatus.

Put a down payment on a new 2 tone 627 V Comp the other day, and hopefully will have it paid off by Christmas. The Rubber grips will be the first thing to go, and I'm finding some great inspiration for new stocks in this thread.

Wood is far prettier, and makes gun porn more exciting...and I'm with you on ditching those Hogues. but you may want consider these Pachmayr "Diamond Pro" grips. These are the most comfortable set of goodyears that i have ever put on a N frame. Also have a set on the 610. Shooting is far more enjoyable, and I don't have to use the death grip as if the wheel gun were wearing smooth woods. This is the 627 shown in a previous post wearing woods, but these Pachs are what it will be wearing at the range.

 

[savit260]

Couldn't stand the Hogue's a minute longer, so I found a set of RB Pachmayr Presentations, . I've spent a little time with a Model 28(gun belonged to local range) with the same grips and found them to work reasonably well for me. Ditching the finger grooves and letting my fingers go where the want to make me a LOT happier. I always thought the Pachy's were the best looking of the rubber grips too. At some point, something nicer will likely go on this one, but for now, these do the trick.

 

[bigtubby]

627 V-comps

 

[WilliamB]

627 Pro Series

Beautiful grips. What wood is that?

 

[CWH44300]

Rick,

Are you going to pick a winner?
Lots of nice guns,
I'm voting for post #79 and #90.
They are wild looking!

Just thought I'd ask if you plan on doing a poll or something?
It would be fun to see what the members think.

 

[savit260]

Rick,

Are you going to pick a winner?
Lots of nice guns,
I'm voting for post #79 and #90.
They are wild looking!

Just thought I'd ask if you plan on doing a poll or something?
It would be fun to see what the members think.

Thanks! I'm humbled and flattered considering all the beauties in this thread !

 

[theoneff]

629, 625acp, 686, Mountain Guns
PS how do you make pics large

 

[g8rb8]

624

25-5

624

25-5

520

 

[Allen-frame]

The prettiest modern N frames I own.









The most beautiful blue modern Smith.
















Case color model 25-12 in 45 A.c.p...
















Merry Christmas to you.

Allen Frame

 

[TAROMAN]

Never saw a 25-12 before.
Very nice!

 

[one eye joe]

Couldn't stand the Hogue's a minute longer, so I found a set of RB Pachmayr Presentations, . I've spent a little time with a Model 28(gun belonged to local range) with the same grips and found them to work reasonably well for me. Ditching the finger grooves and letting my fingers go where the want to make me a LOT happier. I always thought the Pachy's were the best looking of the rubber grips too. At some point, something nicer will likely go on this one, but for now, these do the trick.

PACHY PRESENTATION GRIPS ARE DEFINITELY THE BEST LOOKING RUBBER GRIPS ON THE MARKET ! ! ! I TOO, HAVE NEVER FOUND A SET OF FINGER GROOVE GRIPS THAT WORK FOR ME. THE CURRENT ISSUE S&W GOODYEARS ARE THE VERY WORST. I RELY ON PACHS FOR PROTECTION OF FIELD OR HEAVY USE GUNS HERE IS A PAIR OF HARD USE NO-DASH 686s…..….

 

[WCCPHD]

Those grips look great on your 610. I am sure they would look equally good on my 625JM. Ahrend retro smooth target, right? Bob

Sorry for the delay, yes they are Ahrends grips.