Product Details Description Show Details Black plastic grip adaptor with retaining clip. Still a cool gun. Other companies, like Pachmayr, Mershon and Tyler produced their own versions of grip adapters in the post-WWII era with great success. I have the impression that Vaquero grip frames may be different, at least some of them may be, but have no specific information. magna stocks ala S&W. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. It was introduced in 1907 and was produced until 1973. Orders $75 and over ship for FREE in Contiguous USA (see restrictions). It began as the Army Special, but was deluxified in 1927 and christened the Official Police. The final three years of its run saw the original format altered to the Mk III line (in essence, a different gun), which never achieved the success or cachet of the original. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Yes, I have both and while they are not primary carry pieces they work fine for garden varmints around the farm. The grip frames on these guns were universally small, and the grips (or stocks, in S&W parlance) almost looked like they were afterthoughts. (Be aware that shipping has to be to the address of the PayPal account holder.). Its rated at 1100 fps out of a 2 barrel. Customers advised that the D adapters also fit properly on an E frame Officers Model andon the large frame New Service model. One Gold Medallion Installed #3251 ($12.00) (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. It also provided the frame from which the Colt Banker's Special and Detective Special would evolve from in the 1920s. The weight, in 4 trim was 30.5 oz. The rate is for as many adapters as will fit in a single box (which is at least 10 but may be as many as 12). The Police Positive (below) They do NOT work with grips that fill in or cover any of the metal behind the trigger guard or on the front of the grip frame. As a double-action defensive house gun or carry gun, Id go with the Model 10. Thanks again. (This has only happened once in the 6+ years since this business opened, but the customers order was delayed for quite a while because I didnt know it was out there. One customer has advised that a D adapter fits well on a Ruger Blackhawk his is a 44 Special, but I believe all the Blackhawk grip frames are the same and the photos he sent confirm it. . Colt Police Positive 38 Special Parts Kit. I like the grips that came on the K6s and think the stock Ruger grips are pretty decent, too. Today, S&Ws catalog lists a still-impressive array of revolvers. Im afraid its not worth the hassle of dealing with the PayPal/USPS/Customs Forms interaction for the one or two orders a year that would come from outside the US. Two customers have reported that a D adapter fits well on theirRugerSecurity/Service Six. Will be entertaining and, I hope, educational. HST were designed to fix this problem with the more traditional offerings. Smaller-handed OP Colt shooters often employed a Tyler T-grip adapter for better fit. Pennsylvania Game Commission, State Agency: Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. These are the standard grips with the stylized "C" around the screw hole. Thus, youre stuck with the default wood magna grips, since none of the aftermarket K-Frame grips will fit. I do use Tyler grip adaptors on a couple of revolvers and have always considered them to be a good option for some applications. (b) a Kenworth tractor pulling a 64,000 pound load going 35 mph, In a snub gun, nothing says I love you quite like throwing a 158 LSWC-HP out the muzzle ( especially the softer alloyed Winchester version ), Uh-oh! The Pachmayr Presentation grips I linked to specifically list "Long, Square Butt D Frame (older large frame 1940-1971)". Designed by RaC Agencia. Customers have reported (with photos) that they also fit properly on the Cobra (alloy frame Detective Special) and Agent (Cobra with a shortened grip frame.) Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. It was Peter Paul Mausers legendary autopistol that earned the sobriquet of broomhandle in this era for its unusual grip, but the Hand Ejectors didnt lag far behind in terms of poor ergonomics. Deployed military should use stateside address. COLT | PYTHON, OFFICERS MODEL-E FRAME, TROOPER, COLT | OFFICERS MDL-E FRAME,OFFICIAL POL.-E FRAME, PYTHON, TROOPER, COLT | COMMANDO, OFFICERS MODEL MATCH, OFFICIAL POLICE, MARSHALL, ARMY SPECIAL, COLT | OFFICERS MODEL MATCH REVOLVER, OFFICIAL POLICE, MARSHALL, ARMY SPECIAL, COLT | ARMY SPECIAL, MARSHALL, OFFICERS MODEL, OFFICIAL POLICE, COLT | OFFICIAL POLICE, OFFICERS MODEL, MARSHALL, ARMY SPECIAL, COLT | ARMY SPECIAL, MARSHALL, OFFICERS MODEL REVOLVER, OFFICIAL POLICE, COLT | ARMY SPECIAL, MARSHALL, OFFICIAL POLICE, OFFICERS MODEL MATCH REVOLVER, Numrich Gun Parts Corporation
two preeminent .38 Special platforms through most of the double-action revolver era. While in the past payments have been allowed by check or money order mailed to a PO Box, the demands of this business have made It increasingly inconvenient for the sole operator to continue doing that. Deep Red ($25.00) Charcoal Grey ($25.00) in 4). Deployed military should use stateside address. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Minnesota Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Its an interesting setup, but reminds me of Jim Higginbothams dictum that we all must find our own salvation. I personally dont like the hooked grip option (Barami, DeSantis, Rogers all make a version, and Im probably missing others) because I think it sacrifices security, allows the weapon to shift around (sacrificing consistency in the drawstroke), and makes it harder to establish a good firing grip. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. I would kind of like the heavier weight of Federals Nyclad 125gr for the reloads, but I dont think that round is available anymore. The Police Positive Special double action revolver was made in various calibers and variations from 1907 until 1973. There are situations where the original grips plus a grip adaptor is still the perfect solution. Mike Wood is a bonafide revolver nut, a handgun, shotgun, and patrol rifle-certified law enforcement firearms instructor, and the author of Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis, the definitive study of the infamous, 1970 California Highway Patrol shootout in Newhall, California. While the era of the service revolver has (sadly) passed, the shelf life of a good medium-frame wheelgun is a long one. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. The Smith and the Colt, in terms of operation loading, unloading, etc. This is one of those things that youll either love or hate, depending on how the adapter fits your hand. Iridescent Ivory ($25.00) The boot grips are my preferred solution for low profile, as RG readers have seen in the photographs that have accompanied my articles. The in-line relationship between the trigger and finger would give better control and accuracy, particularly in the single-action fire that was popular at the time in the target shooting games. All Rights Reserved. He also advised that the Beretta grips fit nearly perfectly on a Colt Bisley, so presumably a K adapter could be made to fit a Colt as well. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, State Agency: Voice: 619.232.2066 | Fax: 619.232.7675 Deployed military should use stateside address. Grips #3553G ($41.50), Screw Kit #7194 ($16.00), Colt Authentic Hardware Kit #7811 ($16.00), Triple K Manufacturing Co. Still early enough to enjoy beautiful bluing, Magna grips, and a pinned barrel. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, State Agency: Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Tan ($25.00) Colt Police Positive 38 Special Revolver Parts Kit Chipped Grip The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Colt, by comparison, is now offering a couple of throwback models for the collector/nostalgia segment. It may be that I just have to grow smaller hands and suck it up. I prefer service stocks with the Tyler T-grip on my carry revolvers because that is how I was taught by instructors at Quantico back in the day. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. It printed low at 25 yards and results while certainly service-gun adequate was not match-grade from either gun. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Thanks for the tip-off on BK adapters! Newer loads like the 135 gr. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. (I) Giveaway ends April 30, 2023. Add to My Saved Parts. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: Original Medallion Gold Cup Light Hardwood Grips, Colt Hard Rubber Grips Colt Police Positive, COLT PYTHON WOOD GRIPS FIT I E FRAME, OFFICIAL POLICE CHECKERED # GOLD MED, COLT PYTHON, OFFICIAL POLICE WOOD GRIPS I E FRAME CHECKERED SILVER MED # RANDOM, COLT GRIPS FOR PYTHON REVOLVER, OFFICIAL POLICE, I E FRAME WOOD NICE GIFT # 5. The K-Frame models coming along (and in some cases, gone) in the last 50 years Models 15, 19, 13, 14, 66, 65 to name a few are all essentially Model 10s at their core. Two Silver Medallions Installed #3251 ($24.00) In my S&W 638, any +P load is too muchI would just carry wadcutters in that gunno expansion but they do cut a full caliber wound channel and definitely penetrate enough. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: They closely followed the lines of the skinny frames, giving nothing extra to hang onto. These parts are associated to the following schematics: Have a question? (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. You can check this thread for for the discussion that accompanied the initial testing of the K frame adapters on various guns, and for photos of the fit on various K and N frame guns: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/200044-bk-grip-adapters-square-butt-k-frame-prototypers-wanted.html. Manufactured by Pachmayr. Youre probably not going to enjoy next weeks post, Im going to do a 10 foot, 158 gr shoot-off soon with wadcutters, Hornady std. Indeed, Mike. There are now 25 states with so-called Constitutional carry and Florida appears to be approaching permitless carry, which translates to more citizens S&W Set The Bar For Magnum Handgun Performance 50 Years Ago. The Model 10 was the culmination of S&Ws original M&P series. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. If recoil is the concern, theyre a great choice. Contest void where prohibited by law. If you do not have a PayPal account and dont want to set one up, all I can suggest is that you find a friend who has an account and ask them to order for you. Contest open to U.S. residents only. New Hardwood Grips For Colt D frame Short butt Police positive Checker Engraved. Ill be interested to hear what you think of the WCs. Colt Police Positive, 1st & 2nd Issue Some are chambered for .32 & some for .38. Built on Colt's "D"-frame, the Police Positive was regarded as a small-frame revolver. On the plus side, when I found a better set of grips than what came on the gun, found out the T-Grip also fit the Ruger Security Six just as well, and vastly improved those tiny little slivers of wood they used. If you want one of those and dont see it on the Order page, it means that particular item is out of stock. About 25 years before Colt brought the curtain down on the Police Positive Special 1969 to be exact it was listed at $93.50 (blued). Grip Screw Nut Enlarge Image. For rates, please view our shipping information. North Dakota Game & Fish Department, State Agency: is built on the D-Frame. Fits Colt Official Police, Officers Model, Army Special, Trooper, and Python. Theyll penetrate better and will cut a bigger hole, without battering your hand. Chipped Grip . As a result, I like the adapters better on the medium-frame guns (like the Smith & Wesson K-Frames) where they fill my hand better, without pushing fingers off the bottom of the gun, or making it feel crowded by the trigger guard. It was felt that forcing the hand lower on the frame would place the trigger finger in a better position to work the trigger straight to the rear. However with the advent of Craig Spegels Boot grips (and all of the copies) they have largely been replaced. I have 1 Pachmayr adaptor for Colt Cobra/Detective Special (new model), Police Positive (new model $20 shipped SPF Ok, the next are all Colts,and there are alot of them. In fact, on a K frame square butt like a model 19 with the BK my hand naturally assumes the high-hold position and works well with the wide target trigger. Your email address will not be published. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. It was a break-front holster. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Voice: 619.232.2066 | Fax: 619.232.7675 I totally agree, one has to find the solution for his hand and his tastes. Black Were talking primary sidearm here, not just as a backup or small-frame plainclothes tool. Its whatever the current rate is for a Small Flat Rate Box, which goes up every year in January, and USPS has been adding a christmas season surcharge beginning around October for the past few years. It has a slightly longer cylinder than the Police Positive and uses more powerful ammunition. Close. Light Grey ($25.00) The Police Positive Special Is Approximately 1 13/16" Wide At The Bottom. Alaska Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: Plain vanilla .38 Specials generally employed a 158-grain bullet with an initial velocity of 800900 fps but there were a couple of hotshot invigorated options, of course. SKU: 3553G/7194. Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: //