Smith&Wesson model 17 question

HKFan9 · July 30, 2008, 09:28 PM

I love the look and feel of revolvers but never bought any. My father had a stainless steel model 60 and handed it down to me, its a great gun. I felt the revolver itch building in me after just buying two polymer semi-auto defensive handguns and decided to look. My local shop owner had an old worn SW model 17 K-22 sitting there that was from his collection and finnally decided to sell it so I came home with it. Shes not mint, but I was looking for a good old shooter .22lr to have some fun at the range with/squirrel hunting, plus I love the way the wear looks. Anyways it came with some pretty beat up wood grips and was thinking of getting some nicer ones and "dress it up a little" just for the range. If it comes hunting with me I'd probably throw the beater ones back on. So I was just wonder if any of you out there could steer me towards some good grips to get, or websites to browse. I was looking to spending around $50-$60 and getting ones with finger grooves. Pictures of your personal ones would be much appreciated

I will post some pics of mine when I get a chance to take some.

CajunBass · July 30, 2008, 10:00 PM

Any grips that fit a "K" frame Smith and Wesson will work. I don't know any specific places to look. I'd just do a search for revolver grips and look around and see what I saw.

Congratulations on the Model 17. I got one a few weeks ago and it's a great shooter. The grips that came on it I'm sure aren't the original ones, but I have no idea who made them.

The one at the top left.

HKFan9 · July 31, 2008, 01:24 AM

I figured the K frame grips would work, but was wondering what the difference between round butt n square butt grips were.

Playboypenguin · July 31, 2008, 01:25 AM

The difference is obvious when you see them. The grip frames with round butts curl under at the back side and square but ones come to an outward facing point.

laytonj1 · July 31, 2008, 01:42 AM

Your grip frame is round butt.
S&W factory K frame wood finger grooved grips, also called combats will set you back about $100 to $150 for a decent set.
If you register on the S&W forums, all kinds of S&W grips come available on their classifieds.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/

Jim

HKFan9 · July 31, 2008, 02:20 AM

I just did some quick browsing and thought some of these were pretty nice looking for being in my price range. Let me know what you guys think

PBP I value your opinion highly because I always drool over your revolvers.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=328497

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=440637

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=480975

Playboypenguin · July 31, 2008, 02:33 AM

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PBP I value your opinion highly because I always drool over your revolvers

Thanks, those Bantam grips are my favorites. They are on more than a few of my guns.

HKFan9 · July 31, 2008, 10:37 AM

What kind of wood is on the 2nd, and 4th guns in those if you don't mind me asking? Your photos are a lot better than midways so its hard to tell exactly which.

Playboypenguin · July 31, 2008, 01:57 PM

Those are both Goncalo Alves.

Ranger325 · July 31, 2008, 03:13 PM

"Your grip frame is round butt."

My 17-3 is a square butt that came with factory magnas. I pick up a set of S&W targets for variety as I'm not a fan of finger groove grips.

+1 on joining the Smith Forum. Check the classifieds for grips.

Regards,

Playboypenguin · July 31, 2008, 03:33 PM

...his is a square butt. These are some quick pics that show the S&W grips that came on it and the Ajax grips I replaced them with.

Majic · August 2, 2008, 05:50 AM

Just a thought to consider. If you go to a different style stock/grip then I suggest leaving them on the gun. Different stocks/grips can have a great impact on how you shoot the gun. While you will probably get plenty of shooting at the range, switching stocks to hunt where you will only get a few shots and they must count may have you regretting that decision.

stevieboy · August 2, 2008, 09:05 AM

HKFan 9 if you like those Hogue grips you might check out their website. They've got many, many grips that would fit your gun. Also, if you want something a little closer to the original, check out the Smith & Wesson site under "accessories".

Casimer · August 2, 2008, 02:02 PM

also keep an eye on eBay. I've gotten some great deals on NOS grips.

Playboypenguin · August 2, 2008, 02:06 PM

S&W sells some very nice grips and they are pretty cheap. I got these walnut ones from them.

HKFan9 · August 2, 2008, 04:59 PM

Thanks for all the feedback, I'm down at my 2nd (college) house at the moment taking care of a few things so the K-22 isn't with me so I have plenty of time to make a choice. The only firearm I keep with me down here (I live off campus in a town house so don't fear!) is my PM9 for CCW. This is also the reason I haven't posted pictures of the new revolver yet. I have been looking at all the basic sites like Midway and stuff, just didn't know if anyone of you "swore" by maybe a small shop that sells really great grips that may not come up on a Google search.

CraigC · August 2, 2008, 05:12 PM

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If you go to a different style stock/grip then I suggest leaving them on the gun. Different stocks/grips can have a great impact on how you shoot the gun. While you will probably get plenty of shooting at the range, switching stocks to hunt where you will only get a few shots and they must count may have you regretting that decision.

This is very true. Any change in the grips or the way you grip them can change point of impact significantly. I can move the point of impact three or four inches at 25yds just by putting on thin leather shooting gloves.

Hogue makes a good wood grip. I've had several pairs over the years. I thought they were "it" until I tried a set of Herrett's Roper grips but those will set you back more than you wanted to spend. Unfortunately I don't have any good pics of the Hogue's I still use or the Altamonts but here's a low-res shot of the Ropers and a decent shot of a M15 wearing Ahrends grips. They're pretty comfy too and not too expensive.

July 30, 2008, 09:28 PM	#1
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	Smith&Wesson model 17 question I love the look and feel of revolvers but never bought any. My father had a stainless steel model 60 and handed it down to me, its a great gun. I felt the revolver itch building in me after just buying two polymer semi-auto defensive handguns and decided to look. My local shop owner had an old worn SW model 17 K-22 sitting there that was from his collection and finnally decided to sell it so I came home with it. Shes not mint, but I was looking for a good old shooter .22lr to have some fun at the range with/squirrel hunting, plus I love the way the wear looks. Anyways it came with some pretty beat up wood grips and was thinking of getting some nicer ones and "dress it up a little" just for the range. If it comes hunting with me I'd probably throw the beater ones back on. So I was just wonder if any of you out there could steer me towards some good grips to get, or websites to browse. I was looking to spending around $50-$60 and getting ones with finger grooves. Pictures of your personal ones would be much appreciated I will post some pics of mine when I get a chance to take some.

July 30, 2008, 10:00 PM	#2
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,789	Any grips that fit a "K" frame Smith and Wesson will work. I don't know any specific places to look. I'd just do a search for revolver grips and look around and see what I saw. Congratulations on the Model 17. I got one a few weeks ago and it's a great shooter. The grips that came on it I'm sure aren't the original ones, but I have no idea who made them. The one at the top left. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

July 31, 2008, 01:42 AM	#5
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	Your grip frame is round butt. S&W factory K frame wood finger grooved grips, also called combats will set you back about $100 to $150 for a decent set. If you register on the S&W forums, all kinds of S&W grips come available on their classifieds. http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/ Jim Last edited by laytonj1; July 31, 2008 at 02:28 AM.

July 31, 2008, 03:33 PM	#11
Playboypenguin Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,515	Just for the record... ...his is a square butt. These are some quick pics that show the S&W grips that came on it and the Ajax grips I replaced them with.

July 31, 2008, 01:24 AM	#3
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	I figured the K frame grips would work, but was wondering what the difference between round butt n square butt grips were.

July 31, 2008, 01:25 AM	#4
Playboypenguin Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,515	The difference is obvious when you see them. The grip frames with round butts curl under at the back side and square but ones come to an outward facing point.

July 31, 2008, 02:20 AM	#6
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	I just did some quick browsing and thought some of these were pretty nice looking for being in my price range. Let me know what you guys think PBP I value your opinion highly because I always drool over your revolvers. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=328497 http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=440637 http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=480975

July 31, 2008, 10:37 AM	#8
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	What kind of wood is on the 2nd, and 4th guns in those if you don't mind me asking? Your photos are a lot better than midways so its hard to tell exactly which.

July 31, 2008, 01:57 PM	#9
Playboypenguin Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,515	Those are both Goncalo Alves.

July 31, 2008, 03:13 PM	#10
Ranger325 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 428	*"Your grip frame is round butt."* My 17-3 is a square butt that came with factory magnas. I pick up a set of S&W targets for variety as I'm not a fan of finger groove grips. +1 on joining the Smith Forum. Check the classifieds for grips. Regards,

August 2, 2008, 05:50 AM	#12
Majic Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2004 Posts: 3,888	Just a thought to consider. If you go to a different style stock/grip then I suggest leaving them on the gun. Different stocks/grips can have a great impact on how you shoot the gun. While you will probably get plenty of shooting at the range, switching stocks to hunt where you will only get a few shots and they must count may have you regretting that decision.

August 2, 2008, 09:05 AM	#13
stevieboy Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2008 Posts: 1,695	HKFan 9 if you like those Hogue grips you might check out their website. They've got many, many grips that would fit your gun. Also, if you want something a little closer to the original, check out the Smith & Wesson site under "accessories".

August 2, 2008, 02:02 PM	#14
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	also keep an eye on eBay. I've gotten some great deals on NOS grips.

August 2, 2008, 02:06 PM	#15
Playboypenguin Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,515	S&W sells some very nice grips and they are pretty cheap. I got these walnut ones from them.

August 2, 2008, 04:59 PM	#16
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	Thanks for all the feedback, I'm down at my 2nd (college) house at the moment taking care of a few things so the K-22 isn't with me so I have plenty of time to make a choice. The only firearm I keep with me down here (I live off campus in a town house so don't fear!) is my PM9 for CCW. This is also the reason I haven't posted pictures of the new revolver yet. I have been looking at all the basic sites like Midway and stuff, just didn't know if anyone of you "swore" by maybe a small shop that sells really great grips that may not come up on a Google search.