New acquisition and need advice.....

[Oldbird13]

Just arrived in the mail today...thank you hivel37...my new Model 19 .357 Combat Magnum. It came with Magna grips but am considering Checked Goncalo Alves Target with square butt. S & W Catalogue mentions " oversize walnut target stocks" and I want to know is there anything special/different in the stocks that are appropriate for this gun. Appreciate any advice/suggestions.
Thanks

 

[Jim Watson]

Mine came that way and I found target stocks for it; same oil finish, "big diamond" checkering. I don't know if they are authentic but they look and feel good. I need to rummage through the Grip Box and see if those Magnas were numbered to the gun.

 

[rct269]

Well, the bottom line is what fits your hand, so your best bet is to try on the target grips---for size.

When it comes to store bought grips, S&W target grips don't fit me. The Magnas don't either. The Combat grips do.

Then there's a bunch of alternatives from the various grip makers----that are made to order to fit your hand. Herretts is probably the best known, and they have a LARGE selection---and have been at it for a looooooooong time. The one thing you can count is they'll fit your hand---no matter which style strikes your fancy.

Ralph Tremaine

 

[kscharlie]

The period correct stocks for your 19 no dash would be diamond center football relief target stocks. Here are a couple pics of the correct stocks. These are Goncalo Alves.