He also wrote the "Tactical Analysis" column at Police1.com for 8 years. SO IF YOU DONT get that confirmation within 24 hours, please send an email directly to kip@bkgrips.com, advising that you havent received the confirmation. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2021. Does anyone know where I can get one or someone that can make one for me. Were talking primary sidearm here, not just as a backup or small-frame plainclothes tool. But nothing feels better than a 3 K-frame round butt with Magnas and a T-grip. 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. Contest void where prohibited by law. Grips for Colt Peacemaker, 1873, SAA, and New Frontier Single Action Revolvers. 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. Senior Member . These adapters were used in conjunction with the existing stocks to change the feel of the gun, and the idea was popular enough that they were made by many companies. 2222 Commercial Street San Diego,CA 92113 The Police Positive Special double action revolver was made in various calibers and variations from 1907 until 1973. 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. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Black Probably the best JHP choices out there. 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. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM Old West 2023, PO Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. This one clocked just over 1,000 fps from the Colt and just under 970 from the Smith. That doesnt mean theyre better than splinter grips with an adapter, it just means they work better for me. (Sorry about that.) North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: Getting different grips for your Police Positive Special may be difficult. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. 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. Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is the sixgun by which all other .44 Magnums are judged. No purchase necessary. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, Old Pachmayr Grip Adapter Colt Police Positive Courier Cobra Agent Pistol Gun. The Police Positive Special was a Police Positive with a stretched and reinforced frame to accommodate more powerful cartridges, specifically the .32-20 and .38 Special. This survives in the "Python". I can definitely see that. The adapters for S&W models work equally well on round and square butt frames. The Smith & Wesson grip adapter had two blued steel plates which fit under the stock panels, and held a rubber filler in place (which was secured to the plates by a screw) in the area forward of the front strap and behind the trigger guard. The early guns have a cylinder which is ~1.25 long, while the later, larger guns have a cylinder which is ~1.56 long. Dimensions / Sizes. Theyll penetrate better and will cut a bigger hole, without battering your hand. However with the advent of Craig Spegels Boot grips (and all of the copies) they have largely been replaced. It was a break-front holster. Something went wrong. Plus, theres something about a grip adapter that makes it look right on an older gun. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Both guns feature a hammer-mounted firing pin, square checkered-walnut butt, and, in deference to their service roles, fixed sights. 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. 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. 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. 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). If you search around on the internet, you canstill find some old Pachmayr units without the finger groove, if you really want them. Deep Red ($25.00) //