Re: Raiders SW pistol grips-where to purchase?

Posted by Curious from 1Cust238.tnt1.brunswick.ga.da.uu.net on March 21, 2001 at 18:11:41:

In Reply to: Re: Raiders SW pistol grips-where to purchase? posted by Michaelson on March 21, 2001 at 15:00:09:

As usual, Michaelson is right on it. I was able to get a set of these grips off of an old .44 Triple Lock with a 4" barrel that I bought. One side was broken and then glued together by an idiot. They're at a gunsmith's right now being refinished. He has hopes for them.

Plus, my gunsmith just finished the revolver I had him work on. It's a Smith & Wesson Model 25-2 that has interchangeable .45 ACP and .45 Long Colt cylinders. He put on a lanyard ring and a four-inch barrel, then reblued it. It looks great. I've been carrying it around hoping to get a chance to shoot it--at a target on a shooting range, of course. No psycho here.

: : I want the same grips as in the picture of the original Raiders SW Hand Ejector pistol on Indygear.com pistol page. Where online can I find the exact match? If that is impossible, where online can I order from a custom grip maker to match it?

: : Thanks.

: I'd check local gun shops first. The grip surrounding types first appeared in the mid to late 1970's, and the standard type were more square from just after the war until the appearance of the large size. I'm not sure whether the old model round type would fit the newer frames now, as they did a spring change in the late 1940's, so even if you find a pair, they may or may not work on a later model revolver. Once again, custom is a way to go, but plan on paying a heavy tarrif. Regards. Michaelson

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: As usual, Michaelson is right on it.  I was able to get a set of these grips off of an old .44 Triple Lock with a 4" barrel that I bought.  One side was broken and then glued together by an idiot.  They're at a gunsmith's right now being refinished.  He has hopes for them.

: Plus, my gunsmith just finished the revolver I had him work on.  It's a Smith & Wesson Model 25-2 that has interchangeable .45 ACP and .45 Long Colt cylinders.  He put on a lanyard ring and a four-inch barrel, then reblued it.  It looks great.  I've been carrying it around hoping to get a chance to shoot it--at a target on a shooting range, of course.  No psycho here.

: : : I want the same grips as in the picture of the original Raiders SW Hand Ejector pistol on Indygear.com pistol page.  Where online can I find the exact match?  If that is impossible, where online can I order from a custom grip maker to match it?

: : : Thanks.

: : I'd check local gun shops first. The grip surrounding types first appeared in the mid to late 1970's, and the standard type were more square from just after the war until the appearance of the large size. I'm not sure whether the old model round type would fit the newer frames now, as they did a spring change in the late 1940's, so even if you find a pair, they may or may not work on a later model revolver. Once again, custom is a way to go, but plan on paying a heavy tarrif. Regards. Michaelson

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