New Smith and Wesson "Classic" Revolver Grips - Page 2

JJNA · February 12, 2017, 12:36 AM

The inset appears to be for a slightly bigger frame. The two halves mate very well and precisely. But the whole thing shakes front and back by a couple of millimeters. All the other grip sets I have - SW factory, Altamont, Hogue, and Ahrend - fit snugly.

HighValleyRanch · February 12, 2017, 09:00 AM

I got you. Nothing a little putty would not take care of.
If you like them enough, that's what I would do.

cslinger · February 12, 2017, 10:27 AM

They are not wood but the have been super happy with my VZ K/L frame square bottom grips. They are much smaller then most other grips and fit me perfectly and although not traditional looking, I still think they look great.

The diamond cut checkering is aggressive and locks into your hand.

Just another option to try.

Wheelie_Fan · February 13, 2017, 01:23 PM

i have to agree with an earlier poster here and recommend the Tyler T-Grips

several years ago i just HAD to have a S&W model 40 Centennial (classic) with the case hardened frame (i think the case hardening was done by Turnbull, if i remember correctly) and the standard grips were from Altamont... i have bigger mitts, so the grips were a bit petite in my hand.

Added bronze T-Grips and it fits GREAT in my hand and really looks sharp too.
It does take a bit of patience to get an order processed with them, but it was worth it to me.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

JJNA · February 15, 2017, 12:12 AM

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Nothing a little putty would not take care of.

Would you elaborate? What kind of putty do you use?

BTW, so far, I think I like the Ahrend Retro Target grips the best. I especially like the maple with light stain.

HighValleyRanch · February 15, 2017, 12:22 AM

If there is space between the frame and the round spacer at the top of the grip inletting, you can use wood putty to fill so that the grips don't move.
Just use a little vaseline on the frame as a release agent, putty to fill any voids in contact, screw the grips together in place, let dry and that will keep the grips from moving.

If the movement is at the bottom because of the pin hole, use putty to make the hole tighter. Again, move the grips to be in line with the frame, screw tight, let set.

February 12, 2017, 09:00 AM	#27
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	I got you. Nothing a little putty would not take care of. If you like them enough, that's what I would do. __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

February 12, 2017, 10:27 AM	#28
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,045	They are not wood but the have been super happy with my VZ K/L frame square bottom grips. They are much smaller then most other grips and fit me perfectly and although not traditional looking, I still think they look great. The diamond cut checkering is aggressive and locks into your hand. Just another option to try. __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"

February 15, 2017, 12:22 AM	#31
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	If there is space between the frame and the round spacer at the top of the grip inletting, you can use wood putty to fill so that the grips don't move. Just use a little vaseline on the frame as a release agent, putty to fill any voids in contact, screw the grips together in place, let dry and that will keep the grips from moving. If the movement is at the bottom because of the pin hole, use putty to make the hole tighter. Again, move the grips to be in line with the frame, screw tight, let set. __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

February 12, 2017, 12:36 AM	#26
JJNA Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Posts: 231	The inset appears to be for a slightly bigger frame. The two halves mate very well and precisely. But the whole thing shakes front and back by a couple of millimeters. All the other grip sets I have - SW factory, Altamont, Hogue, and Ahrend - fit snugly.

February 13, 2017, 01:23 PM	#29
Wheelie_Fan Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 2009 Location: CT Posts: 117	i have to agree with an earlier poster here and recommend the Tyler T-Grips several years ago i just HAD to have a S&W model 40 Centennial (classic) with the case hardened frame (i think the case hardening was done by Turnbull, if i remember correctly) and the standard grips were from Altamont... i have bigger mitts, so the grips were a bit petite in my hand. Added bronze T-Grips and it fits GREAT in my hand and really looks sharp too. It does take a bit of patience to get an order processed with them, but it was worth it to me. Good luck with whatever you decide!