Replacement Grip Suggestions for K22

[EricR]

Enough is enough and I finally want to be able to shoot my K22 (handed down from original owner, my Dad) as accurately as I can. I simply can't hold it steady enough with the Magna grips. And until now, it was rare for me to pull it out of the safe to shoot. But I'm almost 57 and trips to the range are obviously not going to "wear it out".

I wanted to ask ya'll what my choices were for grips worthy of the great condition 5-screw. I mean, is it as simple as me searching on line for K-frame target grips? Will later year K-frame target grips fit this revolver well? It's SN K 34034. And if I wasn't to go with a Smith K-frame target grip what other manufacturer fatter grips would you consider worthy of this revolver. I'll pay for quality. This is an heirloom of mine. Appreciate your thoughts.

Eric

 

[BAM-BAM]

It's your Dad"s..................... find a old Pachmyer T-grip.....


Grip the grips your Dad griped!!!!!! LOL

 

[EricR]

Sorry, should have added it's gotta be great looking wood. I mean I'm fine with Pachmayer's / synthetics on SS but my blued steel or nickel must have wood...for me.

 

[arjay]

You should be able to find a pair of K frame diamond targets from that era for $175-$200.They fill the hand nicely and look right

 

[Wee Hooker]

Not much help but you asked what was worthy.....

 

[EricR]

Not much help but you asked what was worthy.....

Agreed. They're beautiful.

 

[linde]

I wanted to ask ya'll what my choices were for grips worthy of the great condition 5-screw . . . It's SN K 34034 . . . if I wasn't to go with a Smith K-frame target grip what other manufacturer fatter grips would you consider worthy of this revolver.

That's a mighty beautiful heirloom you have there Eric. If you're into the finger-groove style of grip, I'd recommend Hogue. Their current production grips are one piece and very comfortable.

Here's a 4" K-38 Masterpiece with a pair of vintage 2-piece Hogue grips that are my favorite. I particularly enjoy both the finger grooves and the palm swells when target shooting . . . these fit like a glove

There are many choices out there . . . best wishes in your search,

Russ

 

[weatherby]

You ASKED.....and said you don't mind paying for quality.
I'm 53 they are my kids heirlooms and get shot.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Roper and his staff are not making grips any more. Herrett's has always been very good at making grips to fit a tracing of your hand. I would recommend their best wood. I don't know their prices these days, but they can't be much more than a pair of factory targets of that era, which probably won't fit your hand as well, if at all.

You also might consider some wooden Hogues, which can be VERY nice, if they happen to fit your hand.

 

[linde]

And here is a more modern one-piece pair of Hogues that would fit your K-frame square butt

Russ

 

[Camster]

Culina,Nill, or Keith Brown.

 

[EricR]

Culina,Nill, or Keith Brown.

Thanks! I'll check'm out

 

[Grip_Maker's_Wife]

Culina Grips

Since you mentioned nice wood, I will toot my horn for my husband, John Culina. His grips not only use pretty wood but are comfortable too. His target grips follow the old coke profile with palm swell and feel like a natural extension of your hand. Your K22 would keep it's classic look with some Marble-Cake Walnut, Fiddle-Back Walnut, Birdseye Maple or American Holly. There are a lot of other woods to choose from as well. Here are a few typical examples....Marble-Cake English, Claro Burl, American Holly, Birdseye Maple, Fiddle-Back Royal Walnut.

Grips are always way better in person. The Maple for instance has a lot of chatoyance (iridescence) in the wood which you can't see in a picture, same with the Fiddle-Back Royal Walnut (combat grip). Smooth target grips with medallions and tru-oil finish start at $175 like the Birdseye Maple here. Prices go up for more expensive woods.

 

[StakeOut]

Original S&W factory K Frame SB Combats would be my choice on that beauty.

 

[Dewy12]

You can't go wrong with Culina. But one option not mentioned yet are the Tyler T extensions. This way you could use the same wood that your dad held. My hands are fairly large but the extensions help. Many people on the forum don't like their service but mine came quickly in the mail and were easy to install. Just a thought. Good luck.
Dewy

 

[Camster]

Thanks! I'll check'm out

I've owned examples of all three.Wonderful stuff.(I'm actually more of a wood nut than gun nut) Nill offers the widest variety of styles,however the wood will generally be ordinary stuff,with a dull oil finish.
I currently have just one revolver,a Model 17,and it's wearing Culinas.Signature grade,fiddleback claro with medallions. The only problem with Culinas is that inventory sells quickly,so you have to keep an eye on their offerings or order them. ;-) When I purchased mine,it was like a candy store,with many examples available.
Nills are sight unseen(though I had a connection back in the day that would cherry pick and photo) with a $18 shipping charge.Extremely precise fit.
Browns? Get on the waiting list.You may want to just put them in the safe when you see them.

 

[Bullet Bob]

Culina or Herrett's wold be my choice. I have large-ish hands, and have a lot of Herrett's.

 

[KalamazooKid]

I too absolutely love the Culina grips! Here's some walnut on my 617 .....

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[jmace57]

Or a set of these from the early 50s

 

[walter o]

I do like the look of factory target grips ,BUT Culina palm swell (coke) grips feel SO much better and are easier in my hands .