Need help with S&W N frame grips
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- ving-thorr
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Need help with S&W N frame grips
Hello,
The little guy is getting to big to be leaving nightstand guns on the nightstands. my wife's nightstand gun is a S&W Model 29 with the big 8 3/8" barrel. loaded with .44 special the gun points naturally and doesn't kick much, which she appreciates.
The problem is the target grips are just a little bit too big to fit in the lock box. a grip that leaves the back strap and bottom strap open to the air would be just right. does anyone know of such a grip? do the S&W service grips leave the bottom strap open?
i don't want to take these grips to the sander, but if I have to I could just get cheap spares off ebay and sand them down
thanks in advance,
Jesse
The little guy is getting to big to be leaving nightstand guns on the nightstands. my wife's nightstand gun is a S&W Model 29 with the big 8 3/8" barrel. loaded with .44 special the gun points naturally and doesn't kick much, which she appreciates.
The problem is the target grips are just a little bit too big to fit in the lock box. a grip that leaves the back strap and bottom strap open to the air would be just right. does anyone know of such a grip? do the S&W service grips leave the bottom strap open?
i don't want to take these grips to the sander, but if I have to I could just get cheap spares off ebay and sand them down
thanks in advance,
Jesse
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
I'd just cut a 1"x1-1/2" hole/notch in the side of the lockbox for that long muzzle to extend outside a bit during locked storage and fahgettaboutit.
(I'd line the edges of the cut/hole/notch with small lengths of slit rubber tubing to protect the gun's finish, though)
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(I'd line the edges of the cut/hole/notch with small lengths of slit rubber tubing to protect the gun's finish, though)
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
Yes, N frame "service" (correct term "magna") grips do leave the bottom of the grip frame open. Original S&W service and/or target grips can be spendy, however there are other non-factory grips on the market which mimic the factory's service shape for much less money. That would be my suggested solution before drilling a hole in the lock box and just shoving the barrel through it. Also would find a pair of grips like you need before taking the originals targets to a grinder. Those have pretty good cash/trade value also. Don't grind, please. Of course, the best solution to your problem would merely be picking up another 29 with a 6" barrel.
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- ving-thorr
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
Ya, i tried that route with the War Department, but she wasn't having it.GoatGuy wrote:Of course, the best solution to your problem would merely be picking up another 29 with a 6" barrel.
How about these grips that S&W sells on their website
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
buy a bigger lock box then!
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
You know, I wouldn't select those for my mod 29 if I were looking for a replacement set of grip panels. The standard profile service grips will allow the hand to have more support at the top of the backstrap. Those pictured are a reproduction of an older style and, in my opinion, while nice looking are not as practical for as the later style when firing an N frame Smith revolver.
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
I have Pachmayr Gripper grips on my S&Ws they cover the back but are not as flared and large at the bottom.
Pachmayr also makes their Gripper Pro series:
http://www.pachmayr.com/home/gripper-pro.php
that have an open back and are a bit smaller yet. I have both sets and there is a significant difference. I'd try those, or well let your wife try them.
Joe
Pachmayr also makes their Gripper Pro series:
http://www.pachmayr.com/home/gripper-pro.php
that have an open back and are a bit smaller yet. I have both sets and there is a significant difference. I'd try those, or well let your wife try them.
Joe
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
Agree, pick up a pair of Pachmayr grips. They're cheap enough and if you still need to do any fitting, you won't be ruining a set of S&W wooden grips.
Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
Houge grips,
fix your problem,
she will like them better
all my Smiths wear them.
fix your problem,
she will like them better
all my Smiths wear them.
Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
I think all the Pachmayer grips will cover and extend the bottom of the grip frame, the magna grips mentioned will not, they along with a Tyler-t grip adapter should solve your problem if you can find them.
Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
If you check at a gunshow you can usually find the service style Magna grips for a lot less than retail. Most people want the larger Magnum or target style or whatever they call them for some reason. The last pair I bought for my M28 were $10 used. I like the smaller style myself as I feel they are better for double action.
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
I have some Smith and Wesson N frame target grips that have been shortened at the bottom, have had the flair at the bottom removed and slimmed down the front. Send me a PM with your address and I will send them to you. If they don't fit your box you can take off more wood and no harm done. No charge of course.
Charles Graff
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
At least go to the candy store and feel the Houges.
- ving-thorr
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Re: Need help with S&W N frame grips
Gents,
Thanks for the tips.
Charles, PM sent, thanks!
Thanks for the tips.
Charles, PM sent, thanks!
The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?
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