New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, State Agency: Although the OP wasnt as expensive to make as say, a Python, it was still a fairly pricey item. 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. But the one old-school geezer with a serious background in slow-fire competition in his youth, went with the Colt OP. The Colt Police Positive was an improved version of the New Police adding Colt's "Positive Safety" feature. Also, be aware that there were early, smaller Police Positive and Bankers Special frames which are sometimes referred to as D frames but which are NOT the same size as the later, larger Police Positive Special/Detective Special frame, and the D adapters do NOT fit properly on these earlier, smaller frames. New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, State Agency: So, beginning 5/17/21, payments will only be accepted through PayPal. Designed by RaC Agencia. In the meantime, thanks in advance for your patience. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. FITTING OTHER MODELS: One customer reports that the K adapter (I think it was) fits at least OK on an old H&R 38 Hammerless model. This was the design intent of the target stocks popularized by Roper in the 1930s. I have 36 Pachmayr adaptors (3M) for the Colt Army Special, Camp Perry .22, Officers Model .22 & .38, Official Police .22, .32-20, and .38 $20 shipped (each) (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. October 19, 2012, 06:30 PM #7: Winchester_73. While the era of the service revolver has (sadly) passed, the shelf life of a good medium-frame wheelgun is a long one. It was introduced in 1907 and was produced until 1973. Measuring right panel (vertical not diagonal) 3 7/32" long x 1 1/2" wide across center of screw hole. You might try modifying one for a Colt, to see if that works? Additionally, you can run out of grip frame really quick, and the bottom of your hand can be hanging off the bottom edge of the gun with nothing to hold onto. 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. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Deep Red ($25.00) From what I have seen and read this is one load that reliably expands and penetrates at least 12 out of a snub, even through clothing. Ill resist the considerable urge to get into the bullet selection thread on this one. Lifes too short to shoot an ugly or goofy lookingrevolver, so thats not an inconsiderable benefit of the grip adapter. (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! (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Website by Hudson, Model: ARMY SPECIAL, OFFICERS MODEL, OFFICIAL POLICE, PYTHON, TROOPER, There is 1 other variation of this product available, Sideplate Screw, Rear, Blued, New Reproduction, Grip Screw, Blued, New Reproduction (Standard Non-Target Models), Cylinder, .38 Spec, Old Style, Parkerized, Used Factory Original, Cylinder w/ Ratchet, .38 Spec, Old Style, Blued, Used Factory Original, Cylinder, .38 Spec, Stripped, Old Style, Parkerized, Used Factory Original, Cylinder, .32-20, Stripped, Blued, Used Factory Original, Cylinder, .38 Spec, Stripped, Old Style, Blued, Used Factory Original, Hammer, .38 Cal., Stripped, Used Factory Original. It was a break-front holster. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. (I) Giveaway ends December 31, 2022. The early guns have a cylinder which is ~1.25 long, while the later, larger guns have a cylinder which is ~1.56 long. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: The grip frame size and curvature on these guns is the same as the D frame, so the D adapter snuggles into place properly. The Police Positive (below) . Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: You can check this thread for the discussion that went on during initial development of these adapters, and for photos of the fit on various J frame guns: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/195543-bk-grip-adapters.html, FITTING FOR S&W K, L and N FRAMES: The larger S&W adapter was made for square butt K frames. Other companies, like Pachmayr, Mershon and Tyler produced their own versions of grip adapters in the post-WWII era with great success. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. The exception? Select an option Pretty in Pink ($25.00) This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. Indiana Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: If you want one of those and dont see it on the Order page, it means that particular item is out of stock. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Also like the Pachmayer (sp?) They still feel great in the hand. The first was from a cherished box of the original Super-Vel Police 110-grain JHP we decided to sacrifice in the interests of ballistic curiosity. Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, State Agency: Contest open to U.S. residents only. The influence of Walter Ropers target stock design was strong, and it wasnt long before Colts and Smith & Wesson were making their own target-style handles, circa 1950s. Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: http://www.pachmayr.com/home/presentation-grips.php. White ($25.00) The second was Winchester-Westerns long-defunct but very interesting pointed 150-grain Hi-Velocity Metal Piercing load. RELATED STORY No grip screws or escutcheons included. Thanks in advance. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: The single-piece adapters had little metal tabs that extended on the backside of the adapter. ; ^ ). Orange ($25.00) Big fan of Tyler T-Grips. 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. Two vintage solutions for increasing the effectiveness of the .38 Special were The fix came in the form of grip adapters, which were added to the skinny frames to change the shape of the gripping surface, and reposition the hand on the frame. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, State Agency: The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver features a six-round cylinder. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: 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. Model 10: Semi-shrouded ejector rod, push-to-open cylinder release latch and counter-clockwise rotation. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, State Agency: 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.) Colt Police Positive 38 Special Parts Kit. The 110gr FTX bullet used in the standard pressure and +P loads actually performs better at standard pressure velocities, and works a little better for reloads due to the pointed bullet. Another niche where a grip adaptor may be useful is the Werner Carry System. Save colt police positive wood grips to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. This one clocked just over 1,000 fps from the Colt and just under 970 from the Smith. dream revolver still had what looked like Both the Ruger and Kimber come well equipped stock and fit my hand and pocket well, but if I find a vintage S&W at the next gun show with dinky stock grips, Im going to be coming back here for advice. COLT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL C TYPE GRIPS. But if the Official Police is ever resurrected, its unlikely to be in its classic format. On thing about it, with all the different models, makes, styles out there, its like going to a buffeteverybody gets to choose what they want. Colt Police Positive 38 4" SN:5391 MFG:1906 Factory Skeleton Cut-Away Colt About the only choice is to find a custom maker who will make you a true custom grip, or use a grip adapter like rodfac shows above. Orders $75 and over ship for FREE in Contiguous USA (see restrictions). Michigan Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: 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. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. 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. If anyone ever asked me to pick the two .38 Special service revolvers epitomizing the struggle for primacy in the LE market, they would have to be Colts Official Police (OP) and Smith & Wessons Model 10. Both guns feature a hammer-mounted firing pin, square checkered-walnut butt, and, in deference to their service roles, fixed sights. Its rated at 1100 fps out of a 2 barrel. Add to My Saved Parts. For your reference since I already had copied this from their site to put in my ad; Gentlemen, thank you for the advice! North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: The tiny handles of wood or hard rubber used by Colts and Smith & Wesson on these early Hand Ejectors left a large part of the upper frame and recoil shoulder area completely exposed. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: The Python but I havent ever been wealthy enough to own enough of them to worry about! By the time disco was being replaced by new wave, only the Tyler T-Grip remained in production. No purchase necessary. I would agree with the wadcutters, but you might also consider the Critical Defense standard pressure 110gr load. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. For the best fit, as you tighten the grip screw, be sure to hold the adapter tightly against the wood grips and against the curve of the frame above and behind the trigger guard. By comparison, the larger blued Official Police was going for $110, while the also-heftier competition Model 10 was bringing S&W a somewhat friendlier $76.50. 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. Iridescent Ivory ($25.00) Both feature the distinctive pull-to-open cylinder release latch. The OP features a longer, stagier DA trigger pull than the M10, but not necessarily heavier. Colt 1911 Grips . 226 Williams Ln. If recoil is the concern, theyre a great choice. Colt Police Positive Imitation Jig Bone Grips with Medallions, .32 or .38. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Their DA revolvers, prestigious as they may have been, were simply sucking up too much money. 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. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. This dramatically reduces the wobbling that goes on through the trigger stroke. Although the actual MSRP differential in 1968 was around 34 bucks, shelling out an additional 65 bucks over the OPs asking price would get you a Python! Senior Member . Grips #3549G ($41.50), Screw Kit #7190 ($16.00), Triple K Manufacturing Co. Two customers have reported that a D adapter fits well on theirRugerSecurity/Service Six. Interesting article, Mike, and it addresses a concern of mine. Glad youre still getting good mileage out of yours! Well, there was the cost per unit difference. Every Hogue product from handgun grips to long gun stocks to specialty knives to gear and accessories is built in the spirit of fine craftsmanship, attention to detail and complete dedication to the legacy of founder Guy Hogue, carried into the next generation by his sons Aaron and . The J adapter is supposed to fit properly on many Charter revolvers, and customers have reported success with the Undercover, Off Duty and Bulldog models. Wyoming Game & Fish Department, State Agency: I was gonna tell you I had a Tyler T-Grip that I took off my Diamondback you could buy. Excellent! The shorter tubes just cant push the bullet into the heart of that envelope with reliability. The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is the sixgun by which all other .44 Magnums are judged. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Add to cart. One benefit I have to concede is that the grip adapters allow better access for a speedloader than the vast majority of replacement stocks out there. While this is way off topic, the only .38 +P hollow points I shoot anymore are Federal HST 130gr. The other two were sexier and rarer but high on the cool factor. Will be entertaining and, I hope, educational. I personally find that the finger groove sometimes hits me in the wrong spot, and would prefer an adapter without one, but there are none in production without the groove, currently. Colt police Positive Grips $20.00 + $5.85 shipping Lot of 2 Pachmayr Grip Adapters for Revolvers , Unknown Fit $15.00 + $5.00 shipping Ace trigger screw and poly grip adapter-Colt D-frame, Agent Detective special Free shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? Light Grey ($25.00) Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. #CPPD1 DISPLAY SAMPLES, Vintage Colt Police Positive revolver factory right grip black COLT marked, Vintage Colt Police Positive .38 Special Target Thumb Rest Target Grips & Screw, Factory Colt Original Caliber 32 S&W Police Positive Grips W/ Screw H85B AS IS, COLT GRIPS FOR PYTHON REVOLVER, OFFICIAL POLICE, I E FRAME WOOD NICE GIFT # 5, Colt "Police Positive" 32 Colt Revolver Parts: Grips (cracked). In the interests of participatory democracy, I let shooters of different generations shoot both to give me a bit of feedback. They have not been checked on other D frame Colts, but there is no reason to think they will not fit properly on those guns as well. Grip Screw Nut, New. I dress for the gun and cover the hammer with my thumb, practicing a lot drawing it. I do use Tyler grip adaptors on a couple of revolvers and have always considered them to be a good option for some applications. Something went wrong. The S&W M10 (top) and Colt Official Police (bottom) were the Vintage and Original Colt Python Wood Grips with Gold Medallion, Vintage Colt 1911 Govt Grips. However, you should assume they will NOT fit on the new Cobra model made in 2017 or thereafter. Orangish Brown ($25.00) No purchase necessary. These are the standard grips with the stylized "C" around the screw hole. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Find Colt Official Police revolver parts and schematics today with Numrich Gun Parts. There are situations where the original grips plus a grip adaptor is still the perfect solution. The M10s shrouded ejector rod was another plus for an LE sidearm. Might be easier to just buy some other grips from RIA. I can definitely see that. 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. When used as part of the Werner Carry System a Tyler Grip adaptor is combined with Barami Hip-Grip and a Hogue Handle Jr. Sleeve. The Smith lived up to its reputation for a shorter, more manageable double-action trigger pull at 10 lbs., while the Colt, although measurably lighter at 9 lbs., was significantly longer and stagier. Both single-action pulls were dreamy, with the Smith at 2.5 lbs. The grip adapter seems like it still has legs, and Im glad. Fits Colt Official Police, Officers Model, Army Special, Trooper, and Python. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Colt Police Positive 38 Special Revolver Parts Kit . Factory warranties may apply in some cases. And separate customers have reported that a K adapter fits perfectly on a Cimarron Schofield and a Uberti Schofield, both in matching the curve of the grip frame and the width of the copper clip spacing.

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