Newb grip question

[rjinaz85308]

Just picked up my first L frame and it is a round butt. I found a nice set of grips but are for a square butt. Will these work with an adapter or anything? Sorry for a dumb question but......

 

[Ashlander]

Ordinarily the square butt grips are open in the back to expose the back strap. That's the problem, you'll have a big open gap with a round butt gun. Many grip companies make what they call round butt 'conversion' grips that look like square butt grips -- for those who like the look.

 

[rjinaz85308]

these are closed. Will they work?

 

[SJshooter]

I've posted this before, but Don Collins will convert square butt factory stocks to securely and cosmetically fit round-butt frames. Here is my round-butt 586-7 wearing vintage square butt grips. Second photo shows how he inserted a fit piece of wood, and third photo shows how he stained the back so you can't even tell they are conversions.

 

[Ashlander]

RJINAZ: Those grips will probably work. Will the seller let you check the fit before you plunk down the bucks?

 

[rjinaz85308]

No, but they are not very much money. I think I will pick them up and try it. Thx all

 

[bananaman]

No, but they are not very much money. I think I will pick them up and try it. Thx all

I was the seller, and they look great on his gun. (he sent me a pic) I put closed front & back square butt grips on a round butt 625, and worked fine. Did you shoot it yet? Bob