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Taurus 689 wood grips - Re-phrasing

5.7K views 17 replies 8 participants last post by  mfa_aragorn1  
#1 ·
Hi Guys,

still looking for a decent set of grips I like for my 689 . Got nowhere so far. Let me ask the question differently .

Is the Taurus 689 grip frame similar to any Smith & Wesson model ( or other make ) ?

In Other words , would I be able to use any particular S&W grips on a Taurus 689 ?

Thanks
 
#3 ·
I havea feeling grips from the S&W 66 would fit the 689 .. If only someone somewhere ever tried it !
 
#6 ·
Exactly - it would take some work to get S&W grips to fit a Taurus.
 
#7 ·
I guess , it's not worth the risk . oh well . will keep looking foe something 689 specific. I actually ordered an affordable set from Thailand , and they are nice , but they are not 'open back' so still a bit longer in reach. we'll see.
 
#8 ·
The Thai grips on ebay didn't work for me, except on my S&W revolvers. They also seem rather thin, and I also had to do a little wood finish on them with Howard Feed & Wax with carnauba wax over that, as the wood was really, really dry. However, they do look decent for $45. Time will tell if the M28 and 29 recoil will crack them.

I'm using the different Hogue series, Pau Ferro, Laminate rosewood, etc.) on my M66's and M44's, and the fit is second to none. They fit perfectly.

Very respectfully,
 
#10 ·
Thank you.

Long time Taurus owner for the L guns, new to their revolvers and wheel guns in general. I've been in the Army 26 years now, and we don't have wheel guns.

I'd rather have the Taurus than these S&W that followed my wife home. She's the wheel gun lover... I have it pretty good, her motto is "Why buy one when you can have two at twice the price..."

V/R
 
#12 ·
I have a hogue rosewood grip on my 6" 689 , and yes it is excellent fit and finish . I just wanted to try something less expensive. We'll see how they fit. Should have them soon.
 
#15 ·
I too have had great luck with Hogue wood grips. The fit and finish is perfect.
 
#18 ·
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