M19-3 Grip Question …?

[Retired W4]

Here is an example of Kim Ahrends' dark rosewood, on the right. The pores are very noticeable. Then there is this S&W example of a light color cut of wood where the pores are less noticeable but they are, as always, present.

 

[Vtgw938]

Here is an example of Kim Ahrends' dark rosewood, on the right. The pores are very noticeable. Then there is this S&W example of a light color cut of wood where the pores are less noticeable but they are, as always, present.

Very good example of obvious rosewood (Ahrends) and not so obvious (S&W). The S&W stocks are what has been referred to as Honduran Rosewood I believe, not Brazilian. We won't talk about Cocobolo or Pau Ferro.

 

[Frank Black]

Rosewood seems to vary a lot, especially with S&W stocks. Makers like Guy Hogue seemed to use very dark, porous rosewood which is easier to distinguish.

Here is what I ID as Rosewood (S&W K): Note the pores.

Here is what I ID as Goncalo (S&W N):

Wow! Noticeable difference. Thanks for posting the pic.

 

[Vtgw938]

They are only two examples, others aren't so easy.