Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. View all posts by Mike, In the late 1970s Shooting Times gun writer Grip Pin Enlarge Image. For deliberate single-action recreational shooting, Id go with the Official Police. 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.) Add to cart. The S&W M10 (top) and Colt Official Police (bottom) were the Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. 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. Their DA revolvers, prestigious as they may have been, were simply sucking up too much money. Item restrictions take precedence, and are noted above in red. The Police Positive Special double action revolver was made in various calibers and variations from 1907 until 1973. 1 15/16" wide @ butt. While the era of the service revolver has (sadly) passed, the shelf life of a good medium-frame wheelgun is a long one. C $73.55 + C $84.11 shipping. Barrel Length: 2"-2.99" Caliber/Gauge: 38 Special: Finish: The OP shown here is a 1958-vintage 5 model, not quite as minty as the Smith. 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. Im a little leery of the 90 grain Critical Defense load and would actually prefer to run 148 grain wadcutters instead, for a light load. Photos are available of a D adapter on these guns for those concerned about the exact fit. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Then there was the signature naked ejector rod on the OP. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, State Agency: Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. When the double action, swing-out cylinder revolver began to take shape in the late 1800s, it seemed like the designers had already used up all their energy by the time they got to the back end. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Required fields are marked *. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, State Agency: (I) Giveaway ends April 30, 2023. Better have a good grip, because it was going to move forward and out. Beautiful Vintage Light Walnut(?) (X frame shooters well, I assume youre not using Magna grips, so these are not for you.) Magnums were not universally adopted but if they were, many agencies required them to be loaded with .38 Specials as controllability, overpenetration and a shortened service life were all factors to be considered not to mention the PR controversies associated with magnum loadings. FITTING FOR COLT D FRAMES: The D adapters are tested for fit on a Detective Special with the long grip frame where the frame is visible all the way around the grip panels. From a practical standpoint, I think Id rather have a good set of stocks on my gun than try to augment a poorly-designed set with a grip adapter. 2222 Commercial Street San Diego,CA 92113 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: Deep Red ($25.00) When the grips are tightened down on all of the clips, this will insure that the adapter is locked solidly in place against the metal and wood, where it's supposed to be. Vintage Plastic Colt D-Frame Grips For Police Positive Special With Screw Pre-Owned $48.00 Seller: nhbglb (2,022) 100% or Best Offer +$5.50 shipping Sponsored Colt Police Positive .38 Special Thumb Hold Target Grips & Screw RH-H85a Pre-Owned $54.95 Top Rated Plus Buy It Now Seller: gobangpistolparts (54) 100% +$6.10 shipping Free returns Sponsored No purchase necessary. 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. Ivory ($25.00) View cart for details. All are heavy guns but thats what works for me currently with a Taurus 85 with Crimson Trace Grips. Load selection is definitely more important in this caliber than others, and sometimes you have to make some hard choices. Although the OP wasnt as expensive to make as say, a Python, it was still a fairly pricey item. 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. Ill be interested to hear what you think of the WCs. 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. This means there are a lot of mighty fine duty-grade .38s out there in gun shops, not to mention private collections. It has a slightly longer cylinder than the Police Positive and uses more powerful ammunition. I was gonna tell you I had a Tyler T-Grip that I took off my Diamondback you could buy. When tactical lights first came out, we all thought the 50 lumens they offered was astounding and could never get better. About the Colt Official Police Revolver Either gun served in both capacities admirably during their heyday. I dress for the gun and cover the hammer with my thumb, practicing a lot drawing it. Deployed military should use stateside address. Dont forget the 148 grain WCs. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, State Agency: Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. If you stick with the splinter grips, and augment the frame with an adapter, your speedloader isnt going to have to fight its way into the cylinder like it does with many stock designs. 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. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. However, every hand is unique, and for a lot of RevolverGuys out there, a grip adapter is the perfect solution. The other issue is that there isnt a lot of surplus energy to play with. Getting different grips for your Police Positive Special may be difficult. Thanks for the tip-off on BK adapters! Two customers have fitted the K adapter to a Model 12, the lightweight K frame model whose frontstrap is 2mm narrower than regular K frames. However with the advent of Craig Spegels Boot grips (and all of the copies) they have largely been replaced. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. But the proposed It has a slightly longer cylinder than the Police Positive and uses more powerful ammunition. Built on Colt's "D"-frame, the Police Positive was regarded as a small-frame revolver. White ($25.00) (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Lavender ($25.00) (I) Giveaway ends December 31, 2022. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. A Tyler T-Grip is pretty much mandatory on my S&W 12-2, as its an earlier one made with the slightly thinner than regular K-Frame grip frame; they didnt standardize it with the rest of the Ks until later. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM Old West 2023, PO Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. No grip screws or escutcheons included. The Police Positive (below) Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Purchase A PDF Download Of The GUNS Magazine March 2021 Issue Now! 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. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Still early enough to enjoy beautiful bluing, Magna grips, and a pinned barrel. 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? Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, State Agency: Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Colt Woodsman 3rd Series English Walnut Chk w/o Thumbrest Pistol Grips w/Logo. New Wood Grips For Colt D frame Short butt grips police positive Handmade Grips. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Skeeter Skelton proposed his dream revolver.. You should be able to find a pair that fits your needs. Customers advised that the D adapters also fit properly on an E frame Officers Model andon the large frame New Service model. (Sorry about that.) New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, State Agency: It was a break-front holster. Then there are the older Crimson Trace models; dont care for the laser, but do like the design of the grips. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Eligible for FREE shipping * . Btw, Lucky Gunner just added the .38 HST load to its extensive ballistic testing list: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXxbVP1mwGk, Grip adaptors have their place and they really shine when you need to improve the grip without enlarging the overall profile of the gun. Were talking four experienced revolver guys. to the back of the trigger guard. Today, weve still got Tyler Manufacturing making grip adapters (after some interruptions, as the family business changed hands) and theyre joined by a new kid on the block, BK Grips. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, Old Pachmayr Grip Adapter Colt Police Positive Courier Cobra Agent Pistol Gun. Orders $75 and over ship for FREE in Contiguous USA (see restrictions). I find I really like a Tyler T-grip with factory stocks (or custom slim stocks), not that I would pass up a deal on a set of Ropers! Note bobbed hammer spur. Put some on the Model 66 issue gun BITD, got the attention of the lieutenant (an administrative type, not much of a street cop). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Nevada Department of Wildlife, State Agency: If recoil is the concern, theyre a great choice. Particularly when it comes to the .38 snub, you cant just grab any random hollow point load off the shelf at the store and assume its going to do what its supposed to. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. 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. The OP shown here is a 1958-vintage 5 model, not quite as minty as the Smith. The Colt Official Police was a bit pricier circa 1968 $110 blued and slightly heavier because it was built on Colts .41 caliber frame (35 oz. Colt, by comparison, is now offering a couple of throwback models for the collector/nostalgia segment. Want to see how recoil, point shot from pocket draw, and follow-ups work for another in center-of-mass and one in the hat.. 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! These designs were different than the S&W adapter, because they were composed of a single, curved piece, instead of several parts. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: 3 7/32 long x 1 1/2 wide across center of screw hole No purchase necessary. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Start by checking out our Help Center, reading our blog Your Questions Answered section, or browsing our forum to find the topic youre looking for. State Agency: HST were designed to fix this problem with the more traditional offerings. $3.81. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. North Dakota Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Long before cops shifted to auto-pistols, there was a time a fairly long time when the LE market was dominated by the humble .38 caliber double-action revolver. By 1970, Colt had made 400,000 Ops a whole lot of Colt anythings. Contest void where prohibited by law. And although Im a card-carrying Smith guy these days, if I ever saw a nice used Colt Official Police in any barrel length 4, 5 or 6 Id grab it in a heartbeat. Instructions for Attachment: For the proper fit of the T-Grip, loosen the screw on your grips until the copper clip attached to the T-Grip will slide in between the grips and the frame of the gun. Service-grade accuracy from the S&W Model 10 with Black Hills 158-grain LRN Cowboy Loads. Pretty in Pink ($25.00) These skinny grip frames didnt give much purchase to control the gun during recoil, and they also didnt work very well for shooters with normal-to-large sized hands, who quickly ran out of space to put all their digits. Colt 1911 Grips . Similar Products 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. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Find Colt Police Positive revolver parts and schematics today with Numrich Gun Parts. 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) Designed by RaC Agencia. One Gold Medallion Installed #3251 ($12.00) Two customers have reported that a D adapter fits well on theirRugerSecurity/Service Six. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Ive recently found myself in need of pocket-carry once/week when I visit a friend in a rough neighborhood. You could put a modern set of stocks on an old Colt, but they would look out of place. Price: $475.00. These metal tabs gripped the front strap of the frame, and the grip/stock panels were placed over them and secured in place with the grip screw, which held the adapter in place. These are the standard grips with the stylized "C" around the screw hole. 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. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The Police Positive Special Is Approximately 1 13/16" Wide At The Bottom. Notifications . It may be that I just have to grow smaller hands and suck it up. Vintage and Original Colt Python Wood Grips with Gold Medallion, Vintage Colt 1911 Govt Grips. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. This dramatically reduces the wobbling that goes on through the trigger stroke. 1 15/16 wide @ butt. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. The hammer just kisses the web of my hand when it comes back and I can actuate the trigger with only the last joint of my finger moving. Presentation grips; just right on the Security Six and Speed Six for my stubby little digits. The grip adapter seems like it still has legs, and Im glad. 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. Still a cool gun. Join Date: December 20, 2008 . But nothing feels better than a 3 K-frame round butt with Magnas and a T-grip. Plus, theres something about a grip adapter that makes it look right on an older gun. . and the Colt at 2.75 lbs. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Manufactured by Pachmayr. Skip to main content. Sorry, not aware of anyone making an adapter for that make and model. SO IF YOU DONT get that confirmation within 24 hours, please send an email directly to [email protected], advising that you havent received the confirmation. Hot Pink ($25.00) 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. Lavender ($25.00) Ruger single action grip frames are also quite a bit wider than the Colt and S&W frames, so be aware that the copper clips would have to be spread to fit. In 1908 Colt introduced the Police Positive revolver chambered for the ".38 Colt Special," which was nothing more than the .38 S&W Special cartridge with a different headstamp. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. 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One of the most popular revolvers in history. Adjustables were for sporting/target revolvers and made more sense on guns with .357 Magnum capability, considering the larger range in velocities and resulting shifts in point of impact. One Silver Medallion Installed #3251 ($12.00) However, in terms of differences, there are several.
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