Unlike S&Ws inserts I dont see this one fuzz out in strong overhead light. Grip adapters are made in black and ivory for Colt D/E frames, S&W K/L/N frames, and S&W J frames. If there is bad weather and your handgun has a grip that slips and you can't firmly reach it then a grip tape is a perfect solution as it is a simple tape that you tape around the handle. Its good to hear that the BK adapter worked so well for you! Beware that aggressive grip patterns create friction and that can cause pain for the shooter. When you pull the trigger you shouldnt have to reach for or pull the trigger in any way that feels uncomfortable. Colt Detective Special Diamond Back Agent Cobra Short D Frame Oversized with Finger Grooves Bonded Ivory. Colt introduced the revolver in 1927 after a Colt employee, John Henry Fitzgerald, shortened the four-inch barrel of a Colt Police Positive to two inches, perhaps to meet the needs of law enforcement for a more concealable backup weapon. They closely followed the lines of the skinny frames, giving nothing extra to hang onto. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Recently, grips combining wood or laminated wood with soft rubber inserts to absorb recoil have been growing in popularity. All Rights Reserved. The more familiar "round butt" was introduced in 1933, and the version with an ejector-rod shroud . 9mm 1911 AR15 beretta beretta 92 beretta 96 bersa boot grip browning Classic Panel colt compact fingergrooved full size G10 glock government grip hi power J round K/L round K/L square kimber magazine medallions N round N square officers panel pearce ppk/s reproduction grip round butt rubber grip Ruger S&W sig sauer single six smith and wesson . Those rubber and wood GP grips are the best factory originals Ive ever wrapped my mitts around. The Colt Detective Special went through several issues or series. //