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Re: It's not wrong, is it?

Post by BrokenolMarine » Fri May 20, 2022 11:21 pm

Nah, remember all the Smolts back in the 70s? They had more than Grips on the Smith Frame... :D

What is the custom S&W/Colt hybrid:
Combination of Smith & Wesson Revolver and Colt Python Barrel.
This type of hybrid was popular in the 1970s for PPC matches.
It is built off a S&W Model 66 fitted with a 4-inch Python Barrel.
It has a crane ball lock, a bobbed hammer and chamfered chambers.
The cylinder release is machined so its compatible with speed loaders.
It is 9-inches long and weighs 36 ounces.
The conversion cost around $1,400.

I'll certainly forgive you for a Colt logo on your grips.
I like both Colt and Smith anyway. :lol:


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Post by BrokenolMarine » Fri May 20, 2022 11:44 pm

Is it wrong to say, I want one? ^^^^^^ ;)
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Post by Hatchdog » Sat May 21, 2022 10:02 am

Just a personal preference but I like black grips on stainless guns. All my stainless handguns wear Hogue grips. Blue guns, now they just scream out for a nice looking set of wood grips.
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Post by daytime dave » Mon May 23, 2022 11:14 am

I had a few minutes of free time and took the 63 out to the pasture. I shot 24 rds through it with the Colt grips. It had no performance issues and the grip fit well and performed well.
I like black grips on stainless guns too.
Thanks for the reference to Smolts Marine. I remember the Smolts and Smythons of years ago.
Wrong or not, these grips fit the bill. I don't worry about scratching them when laying on my side fixing something and they fill my hand better than the original grips and Tyler T.
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Post by JimCunn » Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:04 pm

Whatever fits.......
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Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:12 pm

You know, you could always punch out the Colt emblems from the back and send them to me. I'll make some custom grips for the diamondback. You could mount a customized coin or decorative insert there. (State Seal, Instructor Logo... :D ) Your barney bullet. :lol:
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Post by markiver54 » Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:35 am

Back in the early 80's when I bought my 686, the first thing I did was put a set of Pachmyer grips on it. They have been on there ever since. I protected and boxed up the original beautiful wood grips which I still have, in brand new condition.
Those grips look nice Dave!
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Post by BrokenolMarine » Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:56 am

I put hogues or pachmyers on most of my guns for years. Complete control in any conditions. I too put the factory grips away. Later, I began to go with oversized wooden grips with fresh vet wrap before each match. Tacky, without being sticky... The things you pick up along the journey.
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