[Sharps40]

Grips compared.

 

[ricky_bobby]

The notch work looks factory - I'm about to bring you mine to have you do the same as I agree it needs to be opened up - Nice work on the sight fitting as well!

 

[Sharps40]

Thanks. Just a touch more shaping to do with a fine file. I have just one slightly curvy line to remove. Hard part is not scuffing the top.

 

[Frankiestoys]

Grips compared.

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I actually like the way the factory grips look on the Rossi but don’t like the texture
Wish Houge made a set

 

[Kato]

Thanks. Just a touch more shaping to do with a fine file. I have just one slightly curvy line to remove. Hard part is not scuffing the top.

I have an idea I think that we should put you in charge over at Rossi.

 

[lincen]

Today I pick up my Rossi RP63. Probably wait for front sight options from Rossi but hoping I can modify some other wood grips to fit it. Really like 3” barrel revolvers of various calibers. Who knows, I may like the stock grips….

 

[Frankiestoys]

Today I pick up my Rossi RP63. Probably wait for front sight options from Rossi but hoping I can modify some other wood grips to fit it. Really like 3” barrel revolvers of various calibers. Who knows, I may like the stock grips….

The factory rubber grips fit the hand nicely
I do prefer wood on my Revolvers for esthetics .Im a big 3” revolver guy too I have several

 

[ricky_bobby]

Keep on emailing Ameriglo and pushing them I'm sure they will make something happen - also now there is an XS Sight option for Taurus as well (more expensive than Ameriglo by over double, however)

 

[Sharps40]

The Rossi front sight was used to make the filler. The tail cut off, trimmed .48 inches long and flattened on the underside. A snug push fit with the thumb. Once the groove and sight tail were cleaned, they were painted with 609 locking compound and pressed back into place. 609 was flooded over the top and allowed to wick into the joints. The excess wiped off. Upon hardening, it expanded into the joints locking the new serrated filler into place. It takes about 350 to 500F (soldering iron works) to break the bond so it should stay in place nicely. Could also drill and pin or use epoxy or solder into place. Could even just fill the mortise with black colored epoxy. IF it pops out I'll holler back.....don't think it will though.

 

[Sharps40]

I think thats it, all in but the shooting.

 

[lincen]

Picked up the RP63 today and it joins my other 3” barrel 357’s. May shoot it Friday….

 

[Sharps40]

Real nice line up!

 

[lincen]

Taking some encouragement from Sharps40, I decided to modify this set of Altamont grips for a Taurus 85 to fit the Rossi. Tapped the large locating pin out of the frame and about 15 minutes with a Dremel and had the grips fitting snug. Dremeled the grips, not the gun…Didn’t need another pin in the frame. The grips have two dowel pins. With the snug fit and the screw, they fit nice and tight. These will do till Rossi sells some proper wood grips !

 

[Sharps40]

Darn fine!

 

[Frankiestoys]

Taking some encouragement from Sharps40, I decided to modify this set of Altamont grips for a Taurus 85 to fit the Rossi. Tapped the large locating pin out of the frame and about 15 minutes with a Dremel and had the grips fitting snug. Dremeled the grips, not the gun…Didn’t need another pin in the frame. The grips have two dowel pins. With the snug fit and the screw, they fit nice and tight. These will do till Rossi sells some proper wood grips !

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I think they look pretty good ,no need to even change them .

 

[ricky_bobby]

Nice work on the filler @Sharps40 and nice fitting on the Altamonts to @lincen! They look great!

@lincen that 3" 357 lineup is fantastic! I have been contemplating adding a 3" K6S since they have come down in price, and I have a 4" King Cobra Target on my wants list for next year (and one in 22LR as well)

If all goes well with the RP63, I will add a nitride 4" RM64 or the Stainless version when they finally hit distributors (only nitrided is available now)

 

[MARINEDIVISIONTWO]

Kimber has the best grip of the 4 displayed.

 

[lincen]

Kimber has the best grip of the 4 displayed.

That is an Altamont grip with the Texas star that I bought on Gunbroker. I have this thing about changing grips. Always keep the original but like nice wood grips !

 

[Frankiestoys]

Anybody find New grips for the RP 63 yet?

 

[lincen]

Anybody find New grips for the RP 63 yey?

I did message the seller on eBay that is in Brazil and has listed grips for the Rossi RP63 and other guns. He said that he plans to be listing more grips this year. Not specific but at least hopeful.