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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 14, 2013 11:21:07 GMT -5
All of these pictures of David Bradshaw's old 29 inspired me to dig out my 4". Around the same time a forum member (Mellonhead) offered up a set of Arhends grips. This is their Retro Target contour and they're cut from cocobolo.   For years I've tried to find a set of N-Frame grips that suit my hand. The search is over. These are the finest I've ever used on a big Smith. Yesterday I put 200 rounds of mild 44 Special through the gun and couldn't be happier with how it points (the load was 6.0 of Green Dot and a 250 gr Keith). -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by hammerdown77 on Jan 14, 2013 11:30:45 GMT -5
I have a set exactly like that, same shape and wood, on my Model 29-4. They are very nice, as you say, but I think they are just a little too thin for my hands. Actually, they are too thin in the middle; the top and the bottom thickness seems to work ok. If only they made that same style with some palm swell, or coke bottle shape. Maybe I should write them an email...
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Post by whitworth on Jan 14, 2013 11:31:13 GMT -5
Those are gorgeous!
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Post by robl on Jan 14, 2013 13:03:47 GMT -5
best wood I have seen Ahrends use... I hate the shape for my hands...Bill Jordan and Steve Herrett figured it out for me several decades before I was born:-)
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Post by boxhead on Jan 14, 2013 16:48:34 GMT -5
Nice. Just an hour ago I ordered a set of his retro bananas for my recently acquired 3" Horton 657-4. I went with moradillo.
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Post by dougader on Jan 14, 2013 19:25:03 GMT -5
That's some of the nicest cocobolo I've seen.
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Post by zeus on Jan 14, 2013 20:50:43 GMT -5
That's a great looking sixgun!
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Post by jwp475 on Jan 15, 2013 15:57:40 GMT -5
Lee, I like those grips I may just order a set of those
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Post by mtnbkr on Jan 15, 2013 22:54:18 GMT -5
So that's what my gun would have looked like had you not beat me to the grips.  Chris |
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Post by tas6691 on Jan 16, 2013 11:06:00 GMT -5
If you ever want a certain wood or color, just call him up and ask. One of the nicest fellows I have ever dealt with. Always finds exactly the shade or grain I am looking for. No extra cost, just wants to get you what you want.
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Post by mtnbkr on Jan 17, 2013 9:39:18 GMT -5
I can confirm what Tas says. I had them make me a set of K-frame grips out of Osage Orange. No extra charge or anything since they had the wood in stock.
Chris
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 17, 2013 9:55:33 GMT -5
I'll be sending some money Arhend's way soon. I'm very impressed with their fit, finish, and grain quality. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time' |
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Post by mtnbkr on Jan 17, 2013 10:52:46 GMT -5
If you want something "off the shelf", Brownells' prices are good, especially if you qualify for a "dealer" discount with them.
Lee, can you post some rear view pics of those grips on the gun? I'd like to get a feel for the profile. While I like those grips in the K-frame size, I've never seen the N-frame Retro Combat version.
Thanks,
Chris
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Post by bradshaw on Jan 21, 2013 21:43:52 GMT -5
Beautiful blend of red & black on those scales. They LOOK comfortable. I'd soften the corners and taper the toe. The wood is as honest a compliment a revolver can have to warm your hand.
David Bradshaw
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Post by hammerdown77 on Jan 29, 2013 13:30:00 GMT -5
If you want something "off the shelf", Brownells' prices are good, especially if you qualify for a "dealer" discount with them. Lee, can you post some rear view pics of those grips on the gun? I'd like to get a feel for the profile. While I like those grips in the K-frame size, I've never seen the N-frame Retro Combat version. Thanks, Chris Here's a pic on my model 29, square butt. Retro Target.  |
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