Custom S&W Model 1902 Snubbie

Just got this fellow together. 1-3/4" barrel with a detent added to the crane, new front sight, bobbed hammer with hand-cut 40 LPI checkering. The trigger-guard is relieved on the right side to allow smooth access to the trigger from the 'safe' position alongside the frame. The DA trigger is now a silky-smooth 6.5 lbs., but I haven't messed with the mainspring. Finished with custom antler grips and and antler grip adapter. I like it; it really nails the look and feel I was going for.

J-Bar said:

I like it. What do you plan to feed it?

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Same as before- standard-pressure loads, no +P. If I ever carry it I'll probably load wadcutters.

J-Bar said:

Did you make your grips? Could you please add a photo of the inside of the grip adapter? I’m curious about how the metal is secured to the antler material.

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If it's stupid and it works...
Obviously couldn't rivet it. Thought about a screw, but that seemed sub-optimal as well. I used a carbide burr in my Foredom Tool to make a rectangular recess for the clip, then super-glued it in place. Well aware that would not hold I filled the cavity with grinder dust and dripped more superglue in. One it cured I could not pull the clip out (and I am pretty strong.) The concave inside of the adapter stabilizes it against the frame and locks it in place. could probably knock the adapter off the gun with a hammer and punch, but short of that it's not going anywhere.

Jonesy814 said:

That's very cool. I really like the grip adapter. You could probably sell those for a good amount, but it looks like it is probably not a quick and easy item to make

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They aren't too bad, but my supply of material is unreliable and they cost about three times as much as regular grip adapters.