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<blockquote data-quote="LBnM" data-source="post: 1074016" data-attributes="member: 817"><p>Over the years I've had Eagle's Secret Service grips on a few handguns. They are well-made and generally fit good. I did have one set for a J frame that had to go back for fit several years ago. I have a set of Eagles checkered rosewood grips on my SIG 239 now (of course not a Secret Service revolver grip). However, I have never kept the SS grips and finally don't even get any anymore. They just don't fit my hand well. I don't have a lot of revolvers (one of each frame size J-N) but none of mine stay in the safe. They all get used often. I have grips, depending on the model, from a stock w/T-grip, Ahrends (very good on the larger Smiths) and the guy <strong><em>I think</em></strong> is the best there is. Craig Spegal. He invented the boot grip and is the premier boot grip maker for J frames. He has a special one just for Centennials, having higher horns. This grip helps position your hand higher on the grip, resulting in better recoil management. Another thing I like about them is they are made in America, by an American. Many of todays wood grips are from overseas. I'm not meaning to slam Eagle as I find their product to be a good one. Craig's shop has one employee -- him. As a result, there is usually a backlog of up to 6 months to get a set of his grips. There are a couple of places that know that people don't like to wait so they try and keep a few of his grips (and sell them at exorbitant prices). I always deal with Craig himself. It is worth the wait. When you order from him you pay about the same, or less, than Ahrends or Eagle. I have nothing to do with his business, except for being a fan of his product and his business practices. Here is a photo of his plainest grade boot grips, albeit checkered on my Centennial. These were $60 for the grip and $25 for the checkering. He sells more un-checkered grips than checkered as some feel they are better for the J-frames recoil.</p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong> </p><p></p><p>BTW, I disagree with anyone that says wood grips are for BBQ guns only. There is just something about wood on a Smith that completes the picture. Rubber does work well on helping reduce the effects of recoil on some large handguns, but even my N-frame carries wood. Of course, If I was a collector I couldn't afford them for all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LBnM, post: 1074016, member: 817"] Over the years I've had Eagle's Secret Service grips on a few handguns. They are well-made and generally fit good. I did have one set for a J frame that had to go back for fit several years ago. I have a set of Eagles checkered rosewood grips on my SIG 239 now (of course not a Secret Service revolver grip). However, I have never kept the SS grips and finally don't even get any anymore. They just don't fit my hand well. I don't have a lot of revolvers (one of each frame size J-N) but none of mine stay in the safe. They all get used often. I have grips, depending on the model, from a stock w/T-grip, Ahrends (very good on the larger Smiths) and the guy [B][I]I think[/I][/B] is the best there is. Craig Spegal. He invented the boot grip and is the premier boot grip maker for J frames. He has a special one just for Centennials, having higher horns. This grip helps position your hand higher on the grip, resulting in better recoil management. Another thing I like about them is they are made in America, by an American. Many of todays wood grips are from overseas. I'm not meaning to slam Eagle as I find their product to be a good one. Craig's shop has one employee -- him. As a result, there is usually a backlog of up to 6 months to get a set of his grips. There are a couple of places that know that people don't like to wait so they try and keep a few of his grips (and sell them at exorbitant prices). I always deal with Craig himself. It is worth the wait. When you order from him you pay about the same, or less, than Ahrends or Eagle. I have nothing to do with his business, except for being a fan of his product and his business practices. Here is a photo of his plainest grade boot grips, albeit checkered on my Centennial. These were $60 for the grip and $25 for the checkering. He sells more un-checkered grips than checkered as some feel they are better for the J-frames recoil. [b][Broken External Image][/b] BTW, I disagree with anyone that says wood grips are for BBQ guns only. There is just something about wood on a Smith that completes the picture. Rubber does work well on helping reduce the effects of recoil on some large handguns, but even my N-frame carries wood. Of course, If I was a collector I couldn't afford them for all. [/QUOTE]
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