LadyinBlue Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I'm trying to build a single stack for the WSSC in January and I need new grips on my old gun. These grips have the wrap-around palm swell for the front strap which my hand is quite familiar with but somehow mine got broken... At least, that's what my husband said when I saw this set on his gun. Can anyone identify the manufacturer of these or tell me where I can find some that are similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 If I remember correctly, Safariland. The gun in the Pic is a Safari Arms, don't see many of those around. I have a consecutive seril #;d set I bult many years ago. Neal in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Thanks Neal...I thought it was Safariland but a few too many years have past since I last shot this firearm. Safariland says they no longer sell grips and this one was supplied by another vendor. (they would not say who) Anyone know the name of the vendor? Better hurry before I swipe the ones off of Jim's gun. (they're probably mine anyway...lol) BTW...this one is a Caspian frame that was discontinued many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 BTW...this one is a Caspian frame that was discontinued many years ago. Funny because it looks exactly like my Safari Arms frames. Here is one of them with a Colt Ace kit fitted to it. The triggerguard has the same look to it, that is why I thought it was a SA frame. Neal in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Thanks Neal...I thought it was Safariland but a few too many years have past since I last shot this firearm.Safariland says they no longer sell grips and this one was supplied by another vendor. (they would not say who) Anyone know the name of the vendor? Better hurry before I swipe the ones off of Jim's gun. (they're probably mine anyway...lol) BTW...this one is a Caspian frame that was discontinued many years ago. Kings sells something like them and they are probably as close as you will get short of finding someone who has an old set for sale. Neal in AZ catalog page with grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 They are definitely safariland grips. I used to have a set of them, and loved them on a 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I think CDNN used to sell grips like that. I can't download their new catalog, but the website doesn't list them anymore. You might give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaG Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Look like King's............ DaG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 BTW...this one is a Caspian frame that was discontinued many years ago. Funny because it looks exactly like my Safari Arms frames. Here is one of them with a Colt Ace kit fitted to it. The triggerguard has the same look to it, that is why I thought it was a SA frame. Neal in AZ Wow, they are identical! They both had to have come from the same foundry. We actually have 2 of them also...they are a nice frame. I'll post a photo later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) Look like King's............DaG I posted a link to the King's version in post #5 Neal in AZ Edited October 20, 2007 by Intel6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I think that Caspian made the Safari frames. I have seen those frames for sale and they were labeled as Safari Arms (Caspian). -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Look like King's............DaG I posted a link to the King's version in post #5 Neal in AZ Thanks for the link Neal...looks like they have a built-in plunger tube and thumb guard. I wonder if they would fit over a Smith & Alexander mag well...maybe can make it fit. I know a good gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 You are welcome. I wasn't sure if they had the plunger tube built in but since that are plastic (?) I figured they could be modified to eliminate that and use the regular frame mounted one. Neal in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 This is my SS pistol...it is somewhat of a hybrid with a Caspian frame and a Kimber slide. I would rather use a different slide (Armscor,etc.) but this is all I have and it fits like a glove. It will require a fiber optic front sight and an adjustable rear sight for my old eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hostetter Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I believe Rogers made them first and then Safariland marketed them back in the mid to late 80's, maybe the early 90's. There was a rumour that someone else got a hold of the molds for them but I don't know who. Good luck finding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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