S&W 5906 - Grips - Can you put custom grips on it?

[Stu454]

I had one set of the brown 5900 grips. I made the mistake of letting Gunscrubber get on them. The finish peeled right off.

 

[dpetsel]

The stock grips are a little thinner, Hogues a little fatter. I think the stock grips look better. Here are my 2 with different grips.

 

[Lightfoot4]

I just bought a 5906 this weekend. I want to replace the rubber Hogue grips with the S&W plastic versions. Trying to decide between straight or curved. I am leaning toward curved. Any good sources to buy grips from? I see them for less than $20 on Midwayusa.com but the curved ones are backordered until at least August.

Likewise, any good sources for magazines (new or used)?

 

[bflobill69]

Stock straight grips...

*** I just found em at Midway USA... ***

I have been searching for the stock straight back grips for my 5903, as the ones that came with it are kinda worn (former LEO trade in - alot of holster wear on right side of grip). Same problem - everyone has them listed as backorder... and I was unable to get ANY dates sadly =P

Bflobill69

 

[Vom Brunhaus K9]

Try Grips4guns in California they have a good selection prices around $69 to $89.

 

[Silversmok3]

For those curious,here's the measurements of the stock grip compared to the Hogue Rubber set for thr 5900 series.

5 1/2 inches, stock curved grips.

6", Hogue Rubber grips.


Measurements taken of the circumference between the middle back of the grip and the underside of the trigger guard.

 

[mbliss57]

Hogue grips with pics and limk

Here is my 5906 with Hogue Coco Bolo grips.
They are larger but fit my hand fine and i'm not a big man.

S&W 5900 Series Coco Bolo [40810] - $79.95 : Hogue Inc., The Best Value In Handgun Grips, Rifle Stocks and Accessories - Bar None!

The original grips

Hogue Coco Bolo grips

Mike

 

[FatMatt]

Some Goncalo Alves Hogue grips on my 5946, I wish there was more options too, but These will do.

 

[gtoppcop]

Another option is to send in a decent (doesn't have to be new) factory straight or curved to ROBAR in the 'Valley of the Sun' and have them stippled.

I have done it over 8 times for all of my 9mm/.40/.45 guns. I like the svelte grip that the factory grips afford, but don't care for the way they look. The stippling affords me with "Gorilla Snot'-type of grip without hanging up on fabric like the rubber Hogues.

I have to confess that I will try the Hydrographic grip route on my Model 915. I just have decided if a light stipple will be done first.

I usually keep the S&W seal intact. Just another option. The grips last forever. Hope this helps!

 

[squekydad]

I've been using Mec-Gar mags from Midway USA, save a few bucks and run perfect in my 59. Have a finger ridge on the baseplate that actually looks way better than my original

 

[gtoppcop]

Here's a better picture of the ROBAR-ized grips I was taling about. These 59XX-series are on my new-to-me 915.

 

[TexasG]

Looks hydro to me given the dimples on the grip.

Definately looks Hydro. In fact I clicked on the imaga and went to a forum and the guy admited he sent the grips to Hydroprint shop.

 

[TexasG]

Here's a better picture of the ROBAR-ized grips I was taling about. These 59XX-series are on my new-to-me 915.

Here's an idea if you want to customize.

1. Take a junky pair of overly used stock grips.
2. Smear Liquid Nails smoothly 1/16 inch (or less)
3. Being careful to leave the butt pin open.
3. Let it harden (24 hours)
4. Stipple it yourself with a dremel to your liking.
5. Get yourself some bake-on duracoat color.

I'm seriously thinking very loudly here as I may try this method myself.

 

[cobra357]

Definately looks Hydro. In fact I clicked on the imaga and went to a forum and the guy admited he sent the grips to Hydroprint shop.

If you are talking about post #18, the second pic is Hydroprinted. States so in post #20. I've seen the ones in the last two pics and those looked like someone tried to place a sticker on the grips. Example I saw it was 'peeling' off. Hydroprint is the way to go.

 

[andrewb70]

Here's an idea if you want to customize.

1. Take a junky pair of overly used stock grips.
2. Smear Liquid Nails smoothly 1/16 inch (or less)
3. Being careful to leave the butt pin open.
3. Let it harden (24 hours)
4. Stipple it yourself with a dremel to your liking.
5. Get yourself some bake-on duracoat color.

I'm seriously thinking very loudly here as I may try this method myself.

Why not use one of the many texture type paints that are on the market? Another alternative would be spray on truck bed liner or rubberized undercoating.

Andrew

 

[wproct]

I'm a long time fan and owner of the 5906 S&W auto, and went full circle on the grips. I'm a big fan of Hogue grips also, and bought both a set of Hogue rubber and a set of Hogue wood grips for mine. Even though I have fairly large hands, the Hogue grips were just too fat for me. I wound up going back to stock curved back grips. They just work best for me.

 

[Virginia John]

You may want to try the 40xx grip.