Who makes grips for Smith and Wesson?
Altamont’s
Altamont’s smith and wesson Grips. Founded in 1852 by partners Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson, S&W continues to produce high quality firearms as they have for over 150 years.
What are Smith and Wesson Magna grips?
On Smith & Wesson revolvers, Magna grips are wooden grips that extend upward to the top of the frame. They do not include the filler block behind the trigger guard, which is often hard for small hands to manage.
What does K frame mean?
J-Frame Revolvers S&W had two frame sizes in 1894 when it designed the side swing or swing-out-cylinders line of revolvers. The smaller-sized frame was called the “I-frame,” and the larger-sized frame was known as the “K-frame.” These designations were an internal way for employees to identify the frame sizes.
What are the Smith and Wesson frame sizes?
Frame comparison: a quick overview of all available frame sizes for Smith & Wesson revolvers
Frame Size: | J | L |
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Frame, Window Height (mm): | 34 | 40.6 |
Cone Length (mm): | 13.7 | 15.5 |
Cone Width (mm): | 17.7 | 21.3 |
Model Numbers: | 36, 37, 60, 340, 940 | 581, 586, 619, 620, 646, 681, 686 |
Is 686 round or square?
686 has a round butt. 586 has a square one.
Are Altamont grips good?
Altamont grips are pretty good quality. They are laminated wood, not cut from solid wood blanks. Like Walkingwolf mentioned, Altamont are the current supplier for many newer S&W revolvers.
What kind of grip do I need for a Smith and Wesson?
To order a Smith & Wesson grip from us, you will need to know whether your gun is a J, K/L, or N frame AND whether it has a round or square butt. The information below is to help you determine what you have. Smith & Wesson guns fall into three main frame categories: J – .38 Special and 9 mm. This is the smallest frame.
What are the different types of Smith and Wesson guns?
Smith & Wesson guns fall into three main frame categories: J – .38 Special and 9 mm. This is the smallest frame. K/L – .38 Special and .357 Magnum. This is the medium frame revolver. K & L Frames are interchangeable when it comes to grips.
What kind of grips do you use for a K & L revolver?
If you have a K&L or N round butt grip frame, but would like your gun to “look like” a square butt, then use Conversion grips e.g. K&L Frame Round Conversion, or N Frame Round Conversion.
Who are the owners of Smith and Wesson?
Smith and Wesson Altamont’s smith and wesson Grips Founded in 1852 by partners Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson, S&W continues to produce high quality firearms as they have for over 150 years. Their classic guns include the .38 special and the .357, which have been adopted by many police departments as the de facto standard.