Old S&W grip Compatibility (Model 1905 M&P)
Hey guys,
I was looking for an original set of grips for my old S&W model 1905 M&P in 38spc 4th change when I came across a set that looks identical to what I need. The grips I am looking at came off S&W model 1905 in .32 S&W long. Anyone know if these will fit?
Regards, Jim
I was looking for an original set of grips for my old S&W model 1905 M&P in 38spc 4th change when I came across a set that looks identical to what I need. The grips I am looking at came off S&W model 1905 in .32 S&W long. Anyone know if these will fit?
Regards, Jim
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I believe they used the same frame for both the .32 and .38 calibers all through the life of the M&P so you should be ok. 0 -
Correction, the grips I am looking at are actually from a model of 1903 32S&W HE. I don't think Smith and Wesson made a 1905 32S&W. 0 -
Red,
The M1903 32 S&W was an "I" frame gun & different size than the M1905 "K" frame gun you have.
The original grip panels (stocks) were made for a gun that was manuf. prior to CNC (computer control) machining & therefore were hand fitted to the frame & ser. numbered accordingly. Early pre-model # guns will have the ser.# penciled inside the right panel.
Without knowing the specifics of your gun, round or square butt, target or service model, & ser.# range to date it, it is not possible to describe the most likely period correct grip panel configuration.
For specific information on all the various styles & variations of S&W stocks, see the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson", 3rd edition pages 19 thru 28.
Hope this is helpful, Jim0 -
Thanks Jim,
This information is helpful and has saved me from an unneeded purchase. It has been tough finding good information on this gun and tracking down a decent set of original grips. I will have to put the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson on my wish list. My pistol is a non-target model, round butt, and a serial number of 304xxx. Please correct me if I am wrong but I believe the gun to be made around 1920.0 -
Red,
Your gun was made prior to the cylinder heat-treat up grade. (at about 316,6xx) Your 1920~ date is in the ball park per the book. To get closer, you would need to get a factory letter.
For stocks, I would shop gun shows in your area so you can get as close to fit as possible & in the same general ser.# series.
FWIW, no +P loads & carry with the hammer on an empty chamber.
Your gun was made just prior to heat treating the cylinder & some time prior to the hammer block safety up-grade of the mid 1940's.0
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