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I was thinking of getting a bigger set of grips for the new to me S&W model 58. I have a 25-5 in 45 Colt with the target grips, and like them. Just wondering how the retro target grips or the retro combat grips would compare.
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Retro Target are slimmer, less bulky and thinner profile. I like them much better than the factory stocks.
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Hopefully they can still be found. This is on the home page of their website:
We will not be taking any new orders after 02/22/2020.
Many of you know that a few years back Miss Judy lost a 10 year battle with cancer. I guess the business got neglected to some extent during that time. The medical bills and business debt gave me little choice but to take bankruptcy.
It appeared for a time that it could be worked so I could keep the business going but thats not going to happen. Im looking forward to the future.
It has been a real joy for Judy and me to meet so many great people. I thank you for all the business you have given us. There are so many good memories. Judy handled the phone and made so many lasting friendships.
The bank tied up the programs and even my name. It appears they are going to continue the grip line. There wont be any one named Ahrends associated with these grips and we only hope they can continue the quality we offered.
Cheers, Kim
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Well damn. I didn’t even look at the home page. Anyone know of other grips to look at that would compare?
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Culina makes very nice grips but they are pricey....
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[sarcasm]You can always pick up a set of original S&W K-frame target gips. Ratty, chipped, beat up ones are going for $150 these days... [/sarcasm]
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Sad to see that news from Ahrends.
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Sad to see that news from Ahrends. Yep, they were always a pleasure to deal with and their grips were excellent.
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ahrends retro combats fit my N frame nicely. they're my favorite wooden grips.
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That sucks. I have several sets of their grips. Great quality.
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Hopefully they can still be found. This is on the home page of their website:
We will not be taking any new orders after 02/22/2020.
Many of you know that a few years back Miss Judy lost a 10 year battle with cancer. I guess the business got neglected to some extent during that time. The medical bills and business debt gave me little choice but to take bankruptcy.
It appeared for a time that it could be worked so I could keep the business going but thats not going to happen. Im looking forward to the future.
It has been a real joy for Judy and me to meet so many great people. I thank you for all the business you have given us. There are so many good memories. Judy handled the phone and made so many lasting friendships.
The bank tied up the programs and even my name. It appears they are going to continue the grip line. There wont be any one named Ahrends associated with these grips and we only hope they can continue the quality we offered.
Cheers, Kim Very sorry to hear that.
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Sorry to hear that they have closed up shop. I have several sets of their grips on various N- Frame guns, great service and outstanding quality.
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