Model 1917 Army - Range Grip Configuration

[lestert357]

For those of you that take your Model 1917 Army revolvers to the range, do you modify the grip configuration in any manner for shooting? I have not taken mine to the range yet, but I have mounted a Wesson Grip Adapter on the gun (pictured below) in anticipation of getting to the range fairly soon. Although the Wesson Adapter is a later vintage than the M1917, it looks pretty good and definitely feels better than just the original and fairly thin service grip. In fact, I’m thinking that it’s too bad that the Wesson Adapter wasn’t invented in time for WW1.

Do you shoot your M1917 Army with the service grips only, or if you modify the grip, how do you do it?

 

[sodacan]

I shoot mine with the factory stocks. Not too bad. I would like to adapt a target type stock that will accommodate the lanyard ring. That's a nice early one you have there. The grooved hammer and concave top on the stocks gave it away. It's a really fun revolver to shoot. I also have a Colt model 1917 that gets a lot of range time. Enjoy it.

 

[Hondo44]

Hi Terry,

Very nice 45 DA!

The adapters never did it for me. When my 45 was converted to a target version in the early 1950's, the original smooth early "cokes" were still available, and the gun and I shoot very well with them ever since:

The palm swell that established them as "cokes":

 

[Valmet]

Don’t currently own a 1917 revolver but yours looks like a hell of a nice one OP.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have smooth Magnas made by John Culina on my commercial 1917. They have a palm swell like a pair of Cokes.

 

[Kingspoke]

1917 Army Transitional

I just use the Big Mountain Man stags, I bought on this site. I bought a 2nd 1917 (PWT) as my shooter, and actually found the stags to be comfortable to me, in part because the lightness of the 1917. On the other hand that heavy monster 25 no dash, needs those unrelieved targets!

The 1917 has won me over, as light, balanced, and fun gun to shoot!


PS, That is one beauty, you have there!!

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

1917

This ole gal might not win any beauty contests but she arrived in quite shootable condition. I added a pair of Walrus Ivories I had laying around and a Tyler 'not shown'. She does just fine. Have also worked up a shotshell load for her.

 

[spad124]

Hi Terry,

Very nice 45 DA!

The adapters never did it for me. When my 45 was converted to a target version in the early 1950's, the original smooth early "cokes" were still available, and the gun and I shoot very well with them ever since:

The palm swell that established them as "cokes":

My set up is similar. I found some used Sile target stocks for $10 at a LGS and relieved the bottom of the stock to clear the lanyard ring. Makes a world of difference when shooting. The original grips go on after shooting and cleaning.

 

[ABPOS]

lestert357: It looks really good to me and if it feels better to you, that's all that matters. A Tyler T grip or BK grip would be great too.

The cool thing is your adapter looks just like the one on the Patton's Registered Magnum. You probably already know that but I'll post a pic anyways....

These 1917's with the stags and ivories. WOW. So beautiful!!!!

 

[gordonrick]

I tried a pair of later N-frame magna's on my Brazilian but my wife actually prefers the smooth service stocks (it's the only one of my guns she will shoot). I've never had any problem with them myself. Never have liked Target stocks much.

 

[tenntex32]

I prefer to shoot my M1917 and Victory revolvers just how they were made...….with the plain smooth stocks.

Being here in Texas I bring a hand towel with me to dry my hands and the stocks if they get overly sweaty while shooting on hot and/or humid days.

Dale

 

[Rick_A]

Not quite a 1917...but almost there...

I took a set of Jay Scott oversized target stocks and turned them into more modern boot grip style with a speedloader cut.

The original service grips have been in the box since.

 

[schutzen-jager]

factory stocks with Tyler T adapter -

 

[cadmike]

I use n frame magnas with a Tyler t.

 

[Kinman]

I slapped this set of later model N-frame targets and a Wondersight on this converted Brazilian model. I was very happy with the way it handled and shot.

 

[Thinnes]

Hi Terry. I shot my beater 1917 commercial with the original service stocks on it. After 90 years, stocks are a little worn. A slippery proposition. Next time I’ll put some Pachs on it.

 

[dennis g]

Here's mine. Not pretty, but one of my favorites. And it was cheap.

 

[les.b]

Big Mountain Man stags, and a Tyler T Grip...

Best Regards, Les

 

[lestert357]

The other setup that feels pretty good to me is the original service grip with Blackhawk! shooting gloves...........

 

[ABPOS]

For some reason, I can't stand to shoot with gloves. It just feels all wrong to me. Now I have on occasion when I went and it was super cold out. But otherwise, I don't know how you guys do it. There's too much material when doing manipulations like loading and all that. Even when I hunted I preferred nothing on my hands. Or I'd wear these really light and tight cotton liners that stayed put on the hands sort of. I guess if the gloves don't move much, that's do able.....

My glove rant....