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Post by ChiefTJS on Feb 11, 2019 14:21:34 GMT -5
I’m sure someone has done this but I can’t recall any pictures. I’m thinking of putting my regular Blackhawk grip on a flat top but would sure like to see pictures of one before going to the trouble to see if it looks right to me. Thanks.
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Post by lscg on Feb 11, 2019 16:15:43 GMT -5
Tim, I assume you're speaking about the XRN-3RED frame? if so there's a customer pic on my website that is set up this way. www.lonestarcustomgrips.com/customer-pics.html26th row, middle pic. Stainless flat top with mountains in the background. |
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Post by bigmuddy on Feb 11, 2019 16:18:55 GMT -5
Chief The "feel" will be more different than the "look". It takes a pretty sharp eye to see the difference. As the saying goes "you'll never notice the difference on a galloping horse".  Dan |
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 11, 2019 16:24:43 GMT -5
Approach this project with caution. I've put quite a number of the standard gripframes on flattops.
There needs to be an extra notch cut on top beside the trigger opening. I use a Dremel and all have worked fine. Miss it and you have an expensive trout line weight.
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Post by bobwright on Feb 11, 2019 17:20:52 GMT -5
Approach this project with caution. I've put quite a number of the standard gripframes on flattops. There needs to be an extra notch cut on top beside the trigger opening. I use a Dremel and all have worked fine. Miss it and you have an expensive trout line weight. Please elaborate, photos would help. Bob Wright |
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Post by taffin on Feb 11, 2019 17:35:50 GMT -5
I’m sure someone has done this but I can’t recall any pictures. I’m thinking of putting my regular Blackhawk grip on a flat top but would sure like to see pictures of one before going to the trouble to see if it looks right to me. Thanks. My question is why would you want to do this? I replaced many XR3-REDs with XR3s but would not want to go the opposite direction. I don't think you'd even notice a difference in a picture, however my hands and knows the difference as the former with a little more room behind the trigger guard allows recoil to get a running start on my knuckle. |
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 11, 2019 17:53:15 GMT -5
My only reason for doing this is to use aluminum gripframes to lighten the gun. Other than that, I can't see the need.
But, I never discourage anyone from tinkering. Have fun...
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Post by ChiefTJS on Feb 11, 2019 18:22:15 GMT -5
Simply put- the only reason I was considering it is because I have an extra grip frame sitting around with a set of grips I really like and the only gun without a great set of grips is a flat top. Sounds like the consensus is that I need to get a new full size Blackhawk and a nice set of grips for my flat top. I’m sure the wife will understand...
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 11, 2019 19:10:16 GMT -5
Of course. Nothing a new Blackhawk and new grips for the midframe wouldn't fix.
PROBLEM SOLVED 😁😁😁
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Post by Aeroscout on Feb 11, 2019 20:13:36 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 11, 2019 20:35:25 GMT -5
Yep, shows the cut that must be added...
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Post by ChiefTJS on Feb 11, 2019 21:41:06 GMT -5
Glad I checked in here first, I'm not a guy that should be cutting on anything except a steak.
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