Smith Wesson K38 Grips

aldo35 · 09-21-2026, 12:48 PM

Hi,
Can someone on forum help me ID manufacturer of the grips removed from a S&W K38.
Thanks,
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gunnertwo · 09-21-2026, 08:44 PM

Are there any markings on the inside of the grips? Hard to nail down as they must be custom grips.

G2

aldo35 · Yesterday, 11:10 AM

There weren't any obvious markings I will take another look. The attachment screw was thru the base and a metal piece was attached to the pistol frame to accept the attaching screw. I think the wood is rosewood but that's only a guess.
Thanks for the comments.
Joe

aldo35 · Yesterday, 02:46 PM

Hi,
I examined them They are machined from a single piece of wood.The entire assembly is one piece. the screw holding them to the frame is in bottom of the grip. there is a metal piece attached to the frame with the the screw hole in it.They are very well made, unfortunately I don't know more. Thanks
Joe

gunnertwo · Today, 01:20 AM

They are probably a version of Hogue grips like this:

https://www.hogueinc.com/k-or-l-rd-c...oove-checkered

Hogue is the only company I know of that has that type of attachment.

G2

Edward Tinker · Today, 01:23 AM

Image search said;
Hogue checkered premium hardwood grip designed for Smith & Wesson K or L-frame revolvers.

aldo35 · Today, 01:28 PM

Ed,
Thank you. I didn't know you could do an image search. How do you do that?
Joe

Yesterday, 11:10 AM	#3
aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 413 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 193 Times in 96 Posts	K38 Grps There weren't any obvious markings I will take another look. The attachment screw was thru the base and a metal piece was attached to the pistol frame to accept the attaching screw. I think the wood is rosewood but that's only a guess. Thanks for the comments. Joe

Yesterday, 02:46 PM	#4
aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 413 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 193 Times in 96 Posts	K38 Grips Hi, I examined them They are machined from a single piece of wood.The entire assembly is one piece. the screw holding them to the frame is in bottom of the grip. there is a metal piece attached to the frame with the the screw hole in it.They are very well made, unfortunately I don't know more. Thanks Joe

Today, 01:28 PM	#7
aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 413 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 193 Times in 96 Posts	K38 Ed, Thank you. I didn't know you could do an image search. How do you do that? Joe

09-21-2026, 08:44 PM	#2
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 654 Thanks: 855 Thanked 981 Times in 383 Posts	Are there any markings on the inside of the grips? Hard to nail down as they must be custom grips. G2

Today, 01:20 AM	#5
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 654 Thanks: 855 Thanked 981 Times in 383 Posts	They are probably a version of Hogue grips like this: https://www.hogueinc.com/k-or-l-rd-c...oove-checkered Hogue is the only company I know of that has that type of attachment. G2

Today, 01:23 AM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,989 Thanks: 2,084 Thanked 4,605 Times in 2,128 Posts	Image search said; Hogue checkered premium hardwood grip designed for Smith & Wesson K or L-frame revolvers.