Wood grips for Model 15 S&W

[elktrout]

I have an old Model 15 in 2 inch barrel (square butt). I like carrying it concealed, but the rubberized grips catch my shirt and make it ride up. I would like to put a set of wood grips on it, but I prefer grips that fill in the back strap. At the same time, I would like the grips to remain compact.

The searches I have done on the internet point me to makers that want $100 or more for a set of grips. Are there any reasonably priced wood grips out there that are also compact and fill the back strap?

 

[Stophel]

"Boot grip" type grips. Spegel is the originator.

I believe Ahrends makes similar type grips too. My wood Ahrends were $60 ;-)

Oh, you mean cover the backstrap of the gun? Good luck.

 

[TMann]

elktrout: I'm just curious...are you wanting a covered backstrap for recoil absorption? Or to make the grip feel bigger (i.e. you have big hands)?

I am NOT an S&W expert, but in my brief experience of owning a couple of square butt K-frames (a model 10 and my current model 19), I have never seen a wood grip that did not have an open backstrap. All of the major wood grip makers (S&W, Ahrends, Badger, Hogue, Herrett, etc.) seem to have made their K-frame square butt grips with an open backstrap.

I do have a set of rubberized Pachmayrs that have a covered backstrap, but that's clearly not what you're looking for.

Perhaps one of the custom grip makers could do up a set for you. I have heard folks say that Mr. Jim Badger of Badger grips will sometime do custom grips if you need something unusual. Send him an e-mail and see if he can help you.

Good luck!

TMann

 

[Hondo 60]

Most of 'em that I've seen have a covered front strap & butt.
But the backstrap is open.

Good Luck in your search.

 

[huntershooter]

Herrett's "Shooting Master" and "Jordon Trooper" have an enclosed backstrap.

 

[rcmodel]

http://www.getgrip.com/main/overview/hardwood.html

rc

 

[CraigC]

A hundred bucks is cheap for custom grips.

 

[Iggy]

Check out Ahrends grips.

 

[BCRider]

I'm with TMann on this question. With Hogue or similar rubber grips a covered backstrap promises some small relief with the recoil. But with wood you're just not going to get this. So unless you want it to allow for rather massive hands then you may be looking for something specific that has no gain.

 

[Stophel]

I can't quite comprehend how covering the backstrap is supposed to reduce recoil...

 

[ArchAngelCD]

To add to the good suggestions above take a look at Badger Custom Grips. They are high quality, feel good in my hand and are reasonably priced. I like them and have them on several revolvers.

 

[CraigC]

I can't quite comprehend how covering the backstrap is supposed to reduce recoil...

It doesn't. Folks think that covering the backstrap with rubber helps as well. It doesn't. What helps is grips that fit the sixgun and the shooter's hand properly.

 

[Old Fuff]

Are there any reasonably priced wood grips out there that are also compact and fill the back strap?

There are various ways to describe "reasonably."

Since others have offered some upper-priced choices I'll go the other way, but in exchange for substantial cost savings you'll have to do some work.

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=546030&catid=10068

What is being offered here are semi-finished blanks - fully inletted to the square-butt K-frame, but rough turned on the outside. There is plenty of wood left so you can reduce the blank to just about anything you want. They come with a screw and escutcheons, but you have to drill the hole. The cost is under $7.00 + shipping/handling. If you are handy with wood-working tools, or know someone who is, this is hard to beat.

www.cdnnsports.com

Have some target style, finished stocks for the S&W K-frame, S.B. for (I believe) under $50.00, but double-check their shipping charges. These again are oversized for what you want, but it is far easier to remove wood then it is to put it back. Unfortunately the backstrap is exposed, but it would be worth taking a look.

Both options have worked for me, and I detest paying out good money for something I can do myself.

 

[Stophel]

The width/thickness of the grip (assuming good shaping) will reduce "felt recoil" or "sting" in the hand a bit, as it spreads the recoil out across the hand more.

You need a grip that fits you. Right size, right shape, right thickness, fingers not pinched, with no sharp edges where there don't need to be sharp edges, etc. It also needs to "point" right, so that you are naturally pointing the gun in the right direction.

 

[Stophel]

Ooh, I'm gonna have to get a few of those blank grips from GPC... Thanks, Old Fuff!

 

[Old Fuff]

Ooh, I'm gonna have to get a few of those blank grips from GPC... Thanks, Old Fuff!

They have them for a number of different revolvers. Get a good, sharp pocket knife 'cuz you'll need it. There is a lot to carve on, but the price is right.

 

[Stophel]

I've made S&W handles before. The most difficult part is the inletting! Shaping the outside is easy!