[Uplander]

Hey all:

Who out there is making good S&W wood grips with proper medallions?

Specifically looking for good copies of classic S&W styles. Obviously I have Google too but I’d prefer to hear from those that have had some positive experiences.

Thanks-

 

[dogface6]

You're kinda on the wrong Forum for this one - the 'S&W Forum' will give you more answers.

 

[Uplander]

Based on the photos I see posted I think there are a lot of S&W fans on here. Some even admit it publicly.

 

[dogface6]

Probably see the same over there - most seem to like (and appreciate) both - hell, there are even admitted Ruger owners here...

 

[Recusant]

Hey all:

Who out there is making good S&W wood grips with proper medallions?

Specifically looking for good copies of classic S&W styles. Obviously I have Google too but I’d prefer to hear from those that have had some positive experiences.

Thanks-

Try these folks: Altamont Company - Pistol Grips, Rifle Stocks, Knife Handles

 

[Mikebiker]

Why do you want reproductions when originals are not hard to find.

 

[Uplander]

Because often a proper S&W grip from the eras I’m interested in are beat up and sell for half the cost of what I paid for my guns.

Did someone piss in all of your coffees today?

 

[Coyote56]

Altamont makes exactly what you’re looking for. Nice product. No medallion on these but you get the idea

 

[herd118]

The only company making a decent copy I’ve seen are the Eagle heritage models for N frames.

 

[Uplander]

Okay thank you herd118.

 

[Uplander]

Coyote, will the one on your 4” 66 allow the use of speedloaders?

 

[Beecherkid]

Eagle makes some very nice [for the money] fake "coke" grips. I was satisfied with these.

 

[Uplander]

Great intel, everyone. Good to see them on forum member’s guns.

 

[Uplander]

 

[Uplander]

N-frame round butt combats like on my original 610 no dash 5 and 6.5” (both of which I sold, idiotically, years ago) are what I’m hoping to find. But with the S&W medallion in that classic style like you see in the photos above. Anyway, thanks or your ideas.

 

[JTWilson]

Based on what I have seen on the S&W forum, Culina grips are probably the best. I’ll have to look to see if I have any contact info. I think the maker is John Culina?

 

[Recusant]

Based on what I have seen on the S&W forum, Culina grips are probably the best. I’ll have to look to see if I have any contact info. I think the maker is John Culina?

Culina LLC | Custom Grips (culinagrips.com)

 

[Uplander]

I’ve been on the Culina waiting list for a few years for a set of Python grips. They’re super nice to deal with, but they had a major setback with some equipment failures and are really far behind.

 

[Luvmine]

Another vote for Culina. His grips are outstanding. Here’s a pair I had made in Cocobolo. John no longer does checkering but can refer you to someone who does.

 

[Uplander]

Clearly there is a market out there for quality revolver grips that exceeds the capacity of those making them to supply. Ahrends closing shop really hurt.