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danielsand · 02-05-2014, 12:33 PM

I am "jumping on the bandwagon" too. Just PM'd a member who has some grips for sale. Actually,....I haven't decided yet whether to go wood repro, or plastic, but I have a good reason for it (in my mind). My Parabellum came with original grips in great condition. Since I plan to take my pistol on the horseback, I think the original grips would take the beating in the holster, and more, the grip that's exposed in the type of the holster, I am looking at. I am riding with S&W 66-2 now, in the western rig, and I know what the trails did to the grips. Original S&W grips that came with the weapon 30 or so years ago, are in the box, and the "gunshow special" S&W grips are on for riding.

I don't plan to use the original WW1 holster, but something that gives me quick access to the weapon if needed (snakes, mountain lions, bears, coyotes, and such). I think I am leaning to the "tank commander" type shoulder rig, repro.

Since I am a trail rider, there is brush, trees, and other obstacles I ride through, and the exposed grip WILL take the beating. So no "Black Widow" grips for me, but either brown plastic, or wood repro (leaning toward brown plastic). Good for shooting, and it will save the original grips for history.

I know it's not "real", but it will serve the purpose for me. And since I am not a "collector" (my wife would strongly disagree here!).........that's what I'll do.

02-05-2014, 12:33 PM	#2
danielsand User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 137 Thanks: 52 Thanked 100 Times in 43 Posts	I am "jumping on the bandwagon" too. Just PM'd a member who has some grips for sale. Actually,....I haven't decided yet whether to go wood repro, or plastic, but I have a good reason for it (in my mind). My Parabellum came with original grips in great condition. Since I plan to take my pistol on the horseback, I think the original grips would take the beating in the holster, and more, the grip that's exposed in the type of the holster, I am looking at. I am riding with S&W 66-2 now, in the western rig, and I know what the trails did to the grips. Original S&W grips that came with the weapon 30 or so years ago, are in the box, and the "gunshow special" S&W grips are on for riding. I don't plan to use the original WW1 holster, but something that gives me quick access to the weapon if needed (snakes, mountain lions, bears, coyotes, and such). I think I am leaning to the "tank commander" type shoulder rig, repro. Since I am a trail rider, there is brush, trees, and other obstacles I ride through, and the exposed grip WILL take the beating. So no "Black Widow" grips for me, but either brown plastic, or wood repro (leaning toward brown plastic). Good for shooting, and it will save the original grips for history. I know it's not "real", but it will serve the purpose for me. And since I am not a "collector" (my wife would strongly disagree here!).........that's what I'll do.