I know it's been asked before

[Bluespruce3006]

Can you put square butt grips on a round butt frame? If this has been discussed at length in the forum can you point me in the right direction? Is it a perfect fit if it can be done? I am referring to the N frame model 29

 

[old bear]

You can, but it will not be a proper fit. Several companies make adapter grips that give the feel of the S.B. grips on a R.B. grip frame.

 

[Bluespruce3006]

often times hard to stay strong when you're dressed in blue 9 hours each day. The line gets mighty thin.....

 

[Bluespruce3006]

thanks for the advice on round frame grips. If I can find square butt grips can I add or remove material to make them look presentable ....as in nice looking?

 

[Wee Hooker]

Look for "square to round" conversion grips for an N frame if you have a round butt. They are very common and will give you the square butt profile you are looking for without the ugly gap.

 

[old bear]

can I add or remove material to make them look presentable ....as in nice looking?

Unless you are a very talented woodworker, I would suggest not trying any DIY mods. I think you would be setting yourself up sadness.

 

[4barrel]

I put sb K frame rubbers on a rb 24 so I would not skin the perfect wood originals.

 

[STCM(SW)]

M24-5 original grips.
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Same with RB to SB target grips.

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[phantomcycle]

I took a pair of square wood butt grips off my 629 round butt and they did fit tight no wiggle

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[4barrel]

M24-5 original grips.
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Same with RB to SB target grips.

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Is that table ash?

 

[Bluespruce3006]

Hey Wee Hooker,thanks very much for the advice. where would I find such a pair as you described? Sounds interesting and I don't like the gap on the so called " retrofit" type grips.

 

[Bluespruce3006]

Trout, that's what I'm talking about. That's the ticket right there! Great idea. Now I just have to find a pair of grips like that and I'm in business.
Much appreciation

 

[amazingflapjack]

Buy some round to square butt conversion grips-they're everywhere-enjoy.

 

[DT75]

A couple of pictures in this older post too :

http://smith-wessonforum.com/137167639-post9.html

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

If you're looking for a project, convert a pair like Trouts. Those look awesome. Certainly economical if you already have a nice pair of SB donor stocks.

Otherwise, there are several domestic makers of round-to-square converstion grips that look just like authentic period Target Stocks, but cost less than genuine vintage stocks.

 

[sakoluvr]

I put conversion grips on from Altamont on my 625. Works fine.

 

[sakoluvr]

Found a picture. Holster is a Kramer horsehide.

 

[zogger]

While conversion grips are the best, my buddy did put a pair of square butt grips on his round butt 29 and I did the same on my round butt 686. The grips are solid but you have a "butt crack" where the round butt curves at the bottom. The good thing is that you can find nice square butt grips at gun shows/shops that you try before you committ to a square butt grip.

 

[Bluespruce3006]

Thanks everyone. At least you've given me options to work on. I just can't seem to smile when I see the big hole gap on the grips when fitting SB to RB

 

[Bluespruce3006]

Why in the heck did Smith and Wesson make a round butt grip for a '29?
I'm baffled!