Grips for a 1917 Colt Revolver

Powderman · March 29, 2007, 09:40 PM

A question, if you will.....

I just got a replacement set of grips for a Colt 1917 New Service. They fit well, and the revolver feels much better! Thing is, they're too small for me--as in too thin! Plus, they're made fo plastic and kinda flimsy.

Will Python grips fit that New Service? I want some good hand filling grips for this revolver. And, I'll post some pics for all--this thing would make a GREAT carry revolver. Yes, it has been altered--but it looks sweet!

Dfariswheel · March 29, 2007, 11:49 PM

No, Python grips will NOT fit.
The only grips that will fit the Colt 1917 are grips made for the Colt New Service, which the 1917 is a version of.

About the only way to get new grips for your 1917 will be to have a set custom made, since most grip makers have long since dropped them from their lines.

James K · March 30, 2007, 11:09 AM

With the proviso that I know nothing about them except seeing their ad in SGN, a company called N.C. Ordnance, PO Box 3254, Wilson, N.C. 27895-3254 (www.gungrip.com, phone 252-237-2440) advertises walnut grips for the Colt and S&W 1917 models, Victory Model, Colt 1892, Luger, BHP, and Nambu type 14. The price for the Colt 1917 grips is $65.

Jim

Scorch · March 30, 2007, 12:32 PM

My Colt New Service has a pair of Pachmayer grips on it. I got them about 22 years ago. Checking around at gunshows for vendors with a lot of Pachmayer stuff might turn up something.

James K · March 30, 2007, 06:45 PM

My goof. Somehow, I thought Powderman was looking for original type grips.

I will read the posting. I will read the posting. I will....

Jim

Cowart · April 3, 2007, 04:10 PM

I see that Pachmayer makes grips for Colt 'LONG, SQUARE BUTT "D" FRAME (OLDER LARGE FRAME 1940-1971)'

Would those work?

March 29, 2007, 09:40 PM	#1
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	Grips for a 1917 Colt Revolver A question, if you will..... I just got a replacement set of grips for a Colt 1917 New Service. They fit well, and the revolver feels much better! Thing is, they're too small for me--as in too thin! Plus, they're made fo plastic and kinda flimsy. Will Python grips fit that New Service? I want some good hand filling grips for this revolver. And, I'll post some pics for all--this thing would make a GREAT carry revolver. Yes, it has been altered--but it looks sweet! __________________ Hiding in plain sight...

March 30, 2007, 12:32 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	My Colt New Service has a pair of Pachmayer grips on it. I got them about 22 years ago. Checking around at gunshows for vendors with a lot of Pachmayer stuff might turn up something. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 29, 2007, 11:49 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	No, Python grips will NOT fit. The only grips that will fit the Colt 1917 are grips made for the Colt New Service, which the 1917 is a version of. About the only way to get new grips for your 1917 will be to have a set custom made, since most grip makers have long since dropped them from their lines.

March 30, 2007, 11:09 AM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	With the proviso that I know nothing about them except seeing their ad in SGN, a company called N.C. Ordnance, PO Box 3254, Wilson, N.C. 27895-3254 (www.gungrip.com, phone 252-237-2440) advertises walnut grips for the Colt and S&W 1917 models, Victory Model, Colt 1892, Luger, BHP, and Nambu type 14. The price for the Colt 1917 grips is $65. Jim

March 30, 2007, 06:45 PM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	My goof. Somehow, I thought Powderman was looking for original type grips. I will read the posting. I will read the posting. I will.... Jim

April 3, 2007, 04:10 PM	#6
Cowart Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2007 Posts: 247	I see that Pachmayer makes grips for Colt 'LONG, SQUARE BUTT "D" FRAME (OLDER LARGE FRAME 1940-1971)' Would those work?