Quality manufacturers of grips?

[WestKentucky]

I'm looking for grips for a smith j frame and so far I'm not finding anything that seems reputable as a high quality outfit. I see decent mass produced grips, factory repops, and then this huge market of handcrafted grips that might be awesome or horrible, most likely in between. Are there any guys out there accepted as high quality grip creators?

 

[jeepnik]

Well, she's not exactly (by a long shot) a "guy". But, her grips are among the best I've seen.
http://www.esmeralda.cc/

Or this fellow for Ruger single actions.

http://www.clccustomgrips.com/

 

[9mmepiphany]

Rowen Custom Grips are likely the class of the field...he was a protégé of Roy Fishpaw

 

[tiamat]

Here's a few I've found on my search so far that seemed to have some good options. I have no experience with them though.

http://gungripsupply.com

Don Collins handmade pistol grips
(this guy offers real ivory grips still)

The Boone Trading Co.
(also has pre-ban ivory available for some models)

 

[Jim Watson]

What do you want?
Something pretty or something to give you a better grip on a small revolver?
Or both?

 

[Sidewinder72]

I have laser grips on mine and love them.

 

[Blade First]

http://spresserknifeworks.itgo.com/

Have bought revolver and pistol grips from Charlie and have sent him lots of biz over the years. Don't judge him by his website...he does first-class work, especially when he uses ivory and mastodon.

Bit of a curmudgeon so be patient if you talk with him. He sells everything on the 'net and we don't see him at local shows anymore, so tell him I said 'hello'.

...Alex the Gripaholic

 

[phonejack]

I put Altamonts on a Blackhawk, perfect fit,beautiful and reasonable price

 

[OpticsPlanet]

I've had very good luck with Eagle Grips:

https://eaglegrips.com/

Good folks, got three sets of Vaquero grips from them, and they actually custom fit for walk-ins...

Mark H.

 

[Hometeached1]

I'm very pleased with Badger custom grips.

http://www.badgercustomgrips.com/

Have heard many good things about Ahrends grips.

http://www.ahrendsgripsusa.com/

If looks aren't of concern and concealment is of the upmost I'd suggest rubber spegel boot grips. They aren't made any more but can be found for $15ish.

 

[RustyShackelford]

Confused....

I don't understand the point of the post.
Do you want custom J frame grips? Or factory/mass produced grips of good quality.
Hogue Grips are a US shooting sports industry leader. They offer rubber, wood, alloy, etc. The Hogue Bantam grips are good for J frames. They are light & easy to add.
Eagle Grips & Secret Service Grips are good too.
I've seen polymer & alloy J frame grips in red, blue, green, grey, etc.
OR's www.CraigSpegel.com has great wood "boot grips" but he's not taking any new orders until he clears the customer backlog.
Spegel makes wood grips for S&W revolvers and semi auto pistols.

 

[tiamat]

fyi, there's a sticky post in the Handguns: Holsters & Accessories section with a slew of links to grip makers.

 

[2RCO]

I have to suggest Ajax Grips ... they make some great J-Frame stuff and currently have Smith and Wesson medallions available.

That being said I am one of the owners of the Company

www.ajaxgrips.com

Thanks,

Raleigh Ritter
Ajax Grips LLC