Nickel plated Colt Detective Special, purchased new in 1966, hammer dehorned by me shortly thereafter. I soon got tired of the factory grips, didn't like any that I tried, and finally settled on taking a really oversize set of Herrett thumb rest target grips, shaving them down considerably, angling the butt, then finishing with Linspeed oil. Think they've stood up pretty well, as has the gun. It has probably had a couple thousand rounds through it, over the years, not counting the plastic practice ammo.
Figured it needed some more wood to keep it company, hence the Cocobolo Stretch, courtesy of Sal, and the end grain black palm Kiwi, customized for me by Tonydahose.








