I never thought this would happen....

[Mike Irwin]

I've found a set of S&W target grips that actually feel GOOD in my hands!

I recently got a Model 24 6.5". Great gun, LOUSY grips. I decided that I was going to try a project, taking a set of N-frame grips and cutting them down to my specs.

Well, I found an old set of wood grips, slapped them on and all of a sudden realzied that the gun felt a LOT different, and a lot better. So much better that I decided to shoot it before cutting on the grips.

I did some investigation, and it turns out that while these grips came off a 6" Model 27, they're smaller in a number of critical areas. They're still beefy, but they're not nearly as chunky as the grips that came on it.

The weight of the gun, especially with the long muzzle, helps pull the grip up into my hand, and makes for a very nice fit.

I never thought I'd find a set of S&W grips that I actually liked...

 

[C.R.Sam]

Thee n me like thinner than the usual N frame grips. I think Terry Murbach is the record holding thinner liker. Almost see through em if he likes em.

Goof find sir.

Sam

 

[m3bullet]

Same thing happened to me about a year ago.

My Model 27 from 1977 had the original target stocks (large chunky grips, no speedloader cutout, only recessed in that area) that flared out at the bottom like a trumpet. Never felt right.

Every so often I find bargain priced, original S&W medallion grips with attractive wood on eBay to improve my lot, and lo-and-behold a year ago I found similar N-frame target grips as those described in the paragraph above, but noticeably SMALLER. They have a 1980 date stamped in them, are original with like-new appearance, but are shorter in the grip area and no extreme flaring. Plus, compared to the larger version, they hold my last three fingers (middle thru pinky) further from the trigger guard. Much better IMHO. They feel RIGHT!

I've since found another pair of these smaller, original, N-frame target grips which will only require a little sanding and TruOil to put them in like-new shape. I'll keep looking for more ...