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Help ID S&W grip panels

Brians356

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Anyone recognize these grip panels? They're on a S&W Model 19-3 Combat Magnum (K-Frame). I've looked at many images of Hogues online and haven't seen anything really close. These are more "squared". Also curious about the type of hardwood, I don't think it's walnut.
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Anyone recognize these grip panels? They're on a S&W Model 19-3 Combat Magnum (K-Frame). I've looked at many images of Hogues online and haven't seen anything really close. These are more "squared". Also curious about the type of hardwood, I don't think it's walnut.
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Looks like home made and the guy never thought about matching up the grain. Probably left over walnut from a rifle stock.
 
Could be Herrett’s that were a custom design for someone.They do that a lot. Also may be from Ahrend’s. At one time the US was rife with custom grip makers.
 
left thumb under right thumb.
The side grooves (same on both sides) are unlike any grips I've seen online. My fingers are long enough for my middle finger to wrap around and the tip lay in the lower groove below my thumb.

By "top" I was referring to the edge of the panel close to the cylinder release slider. All other panels I've seen do not come close the the slider.
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I see what you mean with the home made look. Also after looking at ahernds current lineup doesnt look like them.
 
Given the clues pointed out, I agree they look homemade. I'd sure like to find nice original grip panels for it, the bluing is literally 100% on this. As a carry gun, these grips are fine but the gun is really too clean to carry, I'd rather find a 95% example for that.

Thanks for all the comments!
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I have, or had, a Colt Python of the 1965 era that is pristine. The blueing looks to be an inch thick. I gave it to my grandson, who just keeps it so he can say he has one. Interesting story, to me, is that I bought that Python .357 Magnum when I got out of the Army in 1965 for $118.00 and at the same time by brother bought a S&W Trooper in .357 Magnum because “They want too damned much for the Python”. Last year I was offered $4,000.00 for the Python and so I gave it to the grandson right in front of my brother who stood there with his chin on his chest.
 
I have, or had, a Colt Python of the 1965 era that is pristine. The blueing looks to be an inch thick. I gave it to my grandson, who just keeps it so he can say he has one. Interesting story, to me, is that I bought that Python .357 Magnum when I got out of the Army in 1965 for $118.00 and at the same time by brother bought a S&W Trooper in .357 Magnum because “They want too damned much for the Python”. Last year I was offered $4,000.00 for the Python and so I gave it to the grandson right in front of my brother who stood there with his chin on his chest.
Brilliant! And of course you knew what it would be worth in fifty years. :rolleyes:
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