Bird Head Grip Conversions?

Gary Conner · October 13, 2006, 02:36 PM

I have searched before asking, but saw nothing on this. I hope the following inquiry doesn't sound too stupid, but here goes.

I have a Colt .22 caliber Peace Maker manufactured in 1976.

Is their a way to add, or convert to, a Bird Head grip such as the Lightning or Thunderer Colt grips?

Hunter Customs · October 13, 2006, 04:10 PM

I would say without seeing the gun the grip frame on the Colt revolver could be changed. At one time it was not uncommon to change grip frames on Custom Colt and Ruger Black Hawk revolvers. That being said I believe I would leave the Colt as is.
Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

James K · October 17, 2006, 08:28 PM

Since that gun (AFAIK) was never made with a birdshead grip, just swapping grips won't work; the grip would have to be altered by cutting and welding. Can that be done? Yes, if the grip is steel. Would it be cheap? No. Would it be done right? Who knows? If the grip is aluminum, I wouldn't even try.

I agree with Bob Hunter. Leave it alone.

Jim

Gary Conner · October 23, 2006, 09:53 AM

You guys are right, it would destroy the value.

I'll just work on the boss lady about how important it is to our overall security that I purchase a new Bird Head grip Vaquero or Cimmaron in a .357 or .45

Hunter Customs · October 23, 2006, 08:17 PM

Now your talkin Gary. I would venture to say you will be saving a little money by buying the other gun plus you are keeping the value of the Colt.
The only other thing I have to say is good luck with convincing the Boss Lady.

Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

October 13, 2006, 02:36 PM	#1
Gary Conner Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2005 Posts: 440	Bird Head Grip Conversions? I have searched before asking, but saw nothing on this. I hope the following inquiry doesn't sound too stupid, but here goes. I have a Colt .22 caliber Peace Maker manufactured in 1976. Is their a way to add, or convert to, a Bird Head grip such as the Lightning or Thunderer Colt grips?

October 13, 2006, 04:10 PM	#2
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	I would say without seeing the gun the grip frame on the Colt revolver could be changed. At one time it was not uncommon to change grip frames on Custom Colt and Ruger Black Hawk revolvers. That being said I believe I would leave the Colt as is. Regards Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com

October 17, 2006, 08:28 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Since that gun (AFAIK) was never made with a birdshead grip, just swapping grips won't work; the grip would have to be altered by cutting and welding. Can that be done? Yes, if the grip is steel. Would it be cheap? No. Would it be done right? Who knows? If the grip is aluminum, I wouldn't even try. I agree with Bob Hunter. Leave it alone. Jim

October 23, 2006, 09:53 AM	#4
Gary Conner Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2005 Posts: 440	You guys are right, it would destroy the value. I'll just work on the boss lady about how important it is to our overall security that I purchase a new Bird Head grip Vaquero or Cimmaron in a .357 or .45

October 23, 2006, 08:17 PM	#5
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	Now your talkin Gary. I would venture to say you will be saving a little money by buying the other gun plus you are keeping the value of the Colt. The only other thing I have to say is good luck with convincing the Boss Lady. Regards Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com