transalpian
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Don't know if this should be here, or in the 'smithing section....
Just picked up a old (unused) set of Mustang black walnut oil finished combat grips for my S&W 19-3 (2.5" barrel, ca. 1975). Nice grips, in original box, still wrapped in 1976 newspaper!
Having never fit a new set of wood grips before, what advice does the collective offer?
These are nice grips and are period to my revolver so I don't want to mess them up. But it seems as the cylinder release hits the wood, so I know I'll be taking a bit off there.
After fitting, how should I treat/preserve the wood? As above, it is an oil finish, but what oil should I use?
Just to be nice, here is a picture of the gun with the original wood. I've got Hogue rubber on it now, but that's too ugly to show.
Just picked up a old (unused) set of Mustang black walnut oil finished combat grips for my S&W 19-3 (2.5" barrel, ca. 1975). Nice grips, in original box, still wrapped in 1976 newspaper!
Having never fit a new set of wood grips before, what advice does the collective offer?
These are nice grips and are period to my revolver so I don't want to mess them up. But it seems as the cylinder release hits the wood, so I know I'll be taking a bit off there.
After fitting, how should I treat/preserve the wood? As above, it is an oil finish, but what oil should I use?
Just to be nice, here is a picture of the gun with the original wood. I've got Hogue rubber on it now, but that's too ugly to show.