[Coronach]

So, I recently obtained a nice S&W Model 15 in factory nickle finish. I intend to use this gun on-duty as a under-the-jacket BUG and also as an alternate off-duty weapon. It came with not-so-great wood grips that were just begging to be changed out.

I robbed my Hogue Rubber Monogrip from my K-22, put it on the Model 15 and have declared it to be functional, if somewhat lacking in the aesthetics department.

So...what to get as a long-term solution? I have always liked the looks of the Ajax grips, but when I tried to find pictures of some of the options on their website, I was stymied. Does anyone have pics of Ajax Grips in super walnut, cherrywood and black silverwood?

I'm trying to find something that will nicely compliment the bling-bling Ni finish, and still be practical.

Thanks!

Mike

[JCM298]

Coronach,

I've had good luck with Badger Grips, 210 Walnut St., Lockport, NY, 14094:

1-800-269-7534, or try this site:

http://www.gunaccessories.com/Badger/index.asp

John

[C.R.Sam]

Might also check with our Paul "Fitz" Jones.
44and 45 just got some beauties from him.

Sam

[armabill]

I have grips for sale in the Trading Post.

[Coronach]

Thanks for the replies thus far. And...huh. Those Badgers sure are pretty, too. Hmmmm...

Mike

[Blueduck]

Maybe not as high end as your looking for, but got these Ahrends from Brownells. Pretty good deal especially if you have a ffl or C&R discount. FIt my somewhat large hands very good and still hide well.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/362435/1925.jpg

Second pair I got were a bit lighter with less grain so they ended up my stainless gun.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/362435/M-65L.jpg

[Walosi]

Coronach:
Ahrends works what he terms "silver-black laminate" that looks totally black, to me. Take a look at:
http://www.pickagrip.com/Catalogs/Smithw/smith%20wesson%20grips1.htm

The grips pictured are the actual set for sale - what you see is what you will get, good people and very fast service.

If you are interested in his other exotics, the 'phone no. for Ahrends is (515) 532-3449 and his e-mail is ahrends@wmtel.net - The delightful Mrs. (Judy) Ahrends can tell you what woods he is currently working and how long it may be until your choice comes into production. There is always the possibility that she may have a set of your choice in stock (or, "Let me look in my drawer", as she has said to me on occasion :)