Real versus Imitation groups
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Real MOP is heavy and cold/cool to the touch. There is usually some natural iridescence present in MOP that can't be duplicated in plastic.
MOP revolver grips tend to be uneven in thickness--the front or back edge of the grip can be noticeably thinner.
If you heat the tip of a needle then press it into the back of a grip, plastic will melt but real MOP will not.
MOP revolver grips tend to be uneven in thickness--the front or back edge of the grip can be noticeably thinner.
If you heat the tip of a needle then press it into the back of a grip, plastic will melt but real MOP will not.
Statler Brothers......real group, Milli Vanilli..........immitation group. Apologies in advance. I just couldn't help myself.
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As stated in post #2, weight is probably the best way to differentiate real pearl stocks from imitation ones. I have several sets of pearl for single action revolvers and each is quite heavy.
Bill
Bill
How do you know they're S&W grips?
If they are factory S&W grips they can only be genuine MOP.
The burn test on MOP grips will smell like getting your teeth ground at the dentist.
If they are factory S&W grips they can only be genuine MOP.
The burn test on MOP grips will smell like getting your teeth ground at the dentist.
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You can also tap and/or rub the grips lightly against your teeth but be careful, you could chip or scratch the grips or your teeth. I personally don't do this, but from what I gather real MOP would have a slightly gritty and definitely hard feel against your teeth whereas plastic feels, well, like plastic.
Iridescence, weight, natural uneven-ness and ultimately the hot needle test will tell you what you need to know.
Iridescence, weight, natural uneven-ness and ultimately the hot needle test will tell you what you need to know.
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The hot pin test on the back is a sure method for pearl, ivory, antler, bone, ect smells like hair burning if its real if not the pin just melts right in, and smells like plastic burning....
If they're real MOP, they were formerly owned by pimps and Patton hated them. If imitation, not so much.
Why do pimps get a bad rap. They are merely side walk adult entertainment agents! Century old profession.
my son's old 1st generation Colt SSA with genuine mother of pearl grips. Don't tell Patton. 
The more successful agents sometimes invest in their own house of horizontal refreshment...
...Ben
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When. I toured the Museum of St George, two of his pistols had MOP grips on them. Both were small self loaders.
Kevin
Kevin
Apparently he didn't consider those "fightin pistols" lol
