Presentation Grip Question

[JeffD607]

Was the original finish on a set of presentation grips a gloss finish, semi-gloss, or did S&W produce them in both finishes?

 

[weatherby]

What do you consider presentation ?
Any smooth Targets ?
If so yes the more dated have a different duller finish.

 

[JeffD607]

Yes, the smooth target presentation grips.

 

[mm93]

The few I've owned had a gloss finish.

 

[505Gibbs]

The few I've owned had a gloss finish.

My experience as well -FWIW.
Don't know that I've seen a dull finish on any seen in this forum either.

 

[Fishinfool]

Bought a pair of uncheckered presentation grips made from Osage Orange straight out of the factory blister pack, about 1980. They have a glossy finish that has "crazed" over the years with many fine cracks in the finish. Only factory Osage Orange I have seen.

Larry

 

[Vtgw938]

Most vintage stocks from the 1970's & 80's had what appears to be a gloss lacquer finish however semi-gloss is quite glossy. Some are smoother and or more plastic like than others. Early stocks were more subdued, some sort of oil/shellac mix finish that has a sheen but doesn't layer up on the surface like lacquer or urethane.

 

[weatherby]

Here is a smattering of some.
The unrelieved are probably a bit shinier than norm as I wax them but not like the candy apple look of 70 80's either.

 

[JeffD607]

Thanks for attaching the picture. Those all look like they are semi-gloss.

 

[Vtgw938]

Thanks for attaching the picture. Those all look like they are semi-gloss.

Those are early stocks. Here are some combat stocks from the 80's.

 

[weatherby]

Actually there not
The first 3 show the less candy coated finish.
The 4th shows an early probably about the time the change was made and the last a 70's set.

PS ....I'll take the middle top set...lol