Larger grips for Colt Police Positive Special

Rich Glynn · October 19, 2012, 08:52 AM

Hi, I have a Colt Police Positive Special with the original grips, serial 259xxx. I have a problem shooting it, since the grips are so small. I wondered if anyone knew of a company that makes a larger size grip for it. It may not be practical, since the frame may prohibit a different size grip. Any suggestions? I'm not planning to permanently replace the original grips, but just switch them when I fire the pistol. Thanks for any help and suggestions.

rodfac · October 19, 2012, 09:08 AM

Rich, don't know if this will help, but this is a S&W Hand Ejector, predecessor to the K frame with a pair of Pachmeyer grip adapters on it. It's truly a comfortable gun to shoot, and I think that they add a vintage look as well. Pachmeyer made them for Colts as well and you can find them on Ebay or Gunbroker. In use, you remove the grip panels, and add the adapters...they have thin metal ears that slide under the grip panels, the grip screw provides plenty of "grip" to keep the adapter in place. Best Regards, Rod

Winchester_73 · October 19, 2012, 09:15 AM

Do a search for Colt D frame grips. The PPS was the D frame. You should be able to find a pair that fits your needs.

Bob Wright · October 19, 2012, 01:25 PM

Check out Eagle Grips.

http://www.eaglegrips.com/

Should find something here.

Bob Wright

Aguila Blanca · October 19, 2012, 05:24 PM

Pachmary Presentation grips:

http://www.pachmayr.com/home/presentation-grips.php

Dfariswheel · October 19, 2012, 07:23 PM

Getting different grips for your Police Positive Special may be difficult.

259XXX was made in 1922.
These older guns used a long grip frame with a square butt.
Most of todays grip makers only offer grips for the 1965 and later frame that has a short, stubby grip frame under the wood.
These grips overlap on the bottom of the short frame to give a full size grip.
These types will not fit your older model PPS, and most grips that are available for your gun will be replicas of the original, not larger.

Eagle Grips do make walnut grips for your model, but these too are the same size as the original.
Pachmayr, Hogue and most other makers will offer nothing for your gun at all.

About the only choice is to find a custom maker who will make you a true custom grip, or use a grip adapter like rodfac shows above.

Winchester_73 · October 19, 2012, 07:30 PM

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Getting different grips for your Police Positive Special may be difficult.

259XXX was made in 1922.

Ah I missed the age of the gun here. Yes dfariswheel is completely right. Perhaps a pair for another colt could be modified to fit?

Aguila Blanca · October 19, 2012, 09:34 PM

The Pachmayr Presentation grips I linked to specifically list "Long, Square Butt D Frame (older large frame 1940-1971)"

factoryrat · October 20, 2012, 02:16 AM

I was gonna tell you I had a Tyler T-Grip that I took off my Diamondback you could buy. Since Dfariswheel said your gun was made in 1922, it will not work. They are made for guns after 1941. You might find something at their website. For your reference since I already had copied this from their site to put in my ad;

"Tyler's T-Grip #5

For Colt "D" frame Round or Square Butt models. Agent, Cobra, Detective Special, Diamondback, Police Positive made after 1941, with standard size grips."

Rich Glynn · November 17, 2012, 08:43 PM

Gentlemen, thank you for the advice! I will do some detective work on this and let you know what works. It may be that I just have to grow smaller hands and suck it up. Still a cool gun. I feel like Bogart when I fire it. Or maybe Peter Lorre. Thanks again. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!

Rich

johnwilliamson062 · November 20, 2012, 12:56 AM

Wow, I never realized there was an option like this. WOuld be great for my police positive.

Alnamvet68 · December 14, 2012, 10:05 AM

www.vintagegungrips.net

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October 19, 2012, 08:52 AM	#1
Rich Glynn Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2012 Location: Bremerton, Wash. Posts: 2	Larger grips for Colt Police Positive Special Hi, I have a Colt Police Positive Special with the original grips, serial 259xxx. I have a problem shooting it, since the grips are so small. I wondered if anyone knew of a company that makes a larger size grip for it. It may not be practical, since the frame may prohibit a different size grip. Any suggestions? I'm not planning to permanently replace the original grips, but just switch them when I fire the pistol. Thanks for any help and suggestions.

October 19, 2012, 09:08 AM	#2
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,223	Rich, don't know if this will help, but this is a S&W Hand Ejector, predecessor to the K frame with a pair of Pachmeyer grip adapters on it. It's truly a comfortable gun to shoot, and I think that they add a vintage look as well. Pachmeyer made them for Colts as well and you can find them on Ebay or Gunbroker. In use, you remove the grip panels, and add the adapters...they have thin metal ears that slide under the grip panels, the grip screw provides plenty of "grip" to keep the adapter in place. Best Regards, Rod __________________ Our Flag does not fly because the wind blows against it, It proudly waves because a soldier's dying breath blows upon it. USAF Forward Air Controller, 5th Spl Forces, An Loc, lll Corps, RVN, 69-70, Vietnam Vet '69-'73

October 19, 2012, 09:15 AM	#3
Winchester_73 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,623	Do a search for Colt D frame grips. The PPS was the D frame. You should be able to find a pair that fits your needs. __________________ Winchester 73, the TFL user that won the west

November 17, 2012, 08:43 PM	#10
Rich Glynn Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2012 Location: Bremerton, Wash. Posts: 2	Colt Police Positive grips Gentlemen, thank you for the advice! I will do some detective work on this and let you know what works. It may be that I just have to grow smaller hands and suck it up. Still a cool gun. I feel like Bogart when I fire it. Or maybe Peter Lorre. Thanks again. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving! Rich

November 20, 2012, 12:56 AM	#11
johnwilliamson062 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 6,108	Wow, I never realized there was an option like this. WOuld be great for my police positive. __________________ $0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Of course, you could just donate to the Second Amendment Foundation I was feeling pretty good, then I looked around and realized I am not swimming or on fire.

October 19, 2012, 01:25 PM	#4
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 1,250	Check out Eagle Grips. http://www.eaglegrips.com/ Should find something here. Bob Wright

October 19, 2012, 05:24 PM	#5
Aguila Blanca Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 4,838	Pachmary Presentation grips: http://www.pachmayr.com/home/presentation-grips.php

October 19, 2012, 07:23 PM	#6
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 6,575	Getting different grips for your Police Positive Special may be difficult. 259XXX was made in 1922. These older guns used a long grip frame with a square butt. Most of todays grip makers only offer grips for the 1965 and later frame that has a short, stubby grip frame under the wood. These grips overlap on the bottom of the short frame to give a full size grip. These types will not fit your older model PPS, and most grips that are available for your gun will be replicas of the original, not larger. Eagle Grips do make walnut grips for your model, but these too are the same size as the original. Pachmayr, Hogue and most other makers will offer nothing for your gun at all. About the only choice is to find a custom maker who will make you a true custom grip, or use a grip adapter like rodfac shows above.

October 19, 2012, 09:34 PM	#8
Aguila Blanca Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 4,838	The Pachmayr Presentation grips I linked to specifically list "Long, Square Butt D Frame (older large frame 1940-1971)"

October 20, 2012, 02:16 AM	#9
factoryrat Member Join Date: March 1, 2011 Posts: 42	I was gonna tell you I had a Tyler T-Grip that I took off my Diamondback you could buy. Since Dfariswheel said your gun was made in 1922, it will not work. They are made for guns after 1941. You might find something at their website. For your reference since I already had copied this from their site to put in my ad; "Tyler's T-Grip #5 For Colt "D" frame Round or Square Butt models. Agent, Cobra, Detective Special, Diamondback, Police Positive made after 1941, with standard size grips."

December 14, 2012, 10:05 AM	#12
Alnamvet68 Member Join Date: December 13, 2012 Posts: 16	www.vintagegungrips.net yhst-18204300343463_2239_19902024.jpg