dorm said:
What models are the two Colts (I think) on the bottom left of the picture and where do you get those inserts attached to the grips, or are they actually a part of the grips?
dorm:
Bottom left is two old Colt Cobras. You can distinguish the earlier models from the exposed ejector rod vs the enclosed ejector rod on the newer nickel Detective Special.
You probably already know this, but the Cobra's are lightweights, while the DS's are all steel.
The grip inserts on the Cobras are "Tyler T Grips". Tyler has been making these in Oklahoma City for decades. They come in several colors. I should be using the dark black T-grips on the blue Cobras, but I had the silver ones laying around, so used them. TTG are NOT a part of the firearm grip itself, but have 2 "flanges" that ease behind each grip and snug the TTG to the area in front of the grip frame. The pressure of the grip screws holds the TTG in place.
I think new TTG's only retail for around $20-25 bucks American. You can still buy new TTG's and Barami Hip grips online. Both are IMO excellent products, neither is expensive.
The Tyler T Grips fill out the area at the front of the grips on many Colts & Smith revolvers (and others for all I know), and really work.. They give you a better grip and therefore better control of the small snubby.
Another "old timey" addition is the Barami "hip grip" as shown on the S&W nickel model 49 J-frame at top left, and on the far left Cobra. The "hip grip" has a "flange" on the r. grip which when the revolver is slipped inside your waistband will anchor over the belt or waistband and works as a IWB "holster".. Or, you need no holster at all..
The old Colt Cobras are very nice firearms, and when my wife is traveling, she prefers the Cobra in the middle as her "car gun".
Hope this explanation helps.
Best Wishes,
J. Pomeroy