A material used in the finish of a pistol/revolver grip.
The base of the handle is usually made of the same material as the body (see below), however, for additional convenience, the design may include pads that differ in composition from the body. Therefore, the material of the handle (material of the overlays) is specified separately in the characteristics. Also note that many models are available in several finishes at once. As for specific options, they are as follows:
— Plastic. The most popular material nowadays: models with plastic handles make up the majority
among pneumatics, and
among “floberts” and starting pistols(specifically, models for a blank cartridge almost all have similar handles). This is due to the fact that plastic is quite durable and practical, pleasant to the touch and at the same time inexpensive.
- Wood. Material designed for fans of the classics. The tree has a characteristic appearance, for which it is mainly valued, it is pleasant to the touch, but inferior to plastic in practicality: such handles are more susceptible to scratches, chips and cracks, and at the same time they cost more. Most models with grips made of this material
are flaubert revolvers, and most often wood is not the only finish available. But
pneumatics in a tree is extremely rare.
- R
...ubber. Rubber is somewhat softer than plastic, which makes it more pleasant to the touch, moreover, it does not crack even from strong impacts. On the other hand, it has no other noticeable advantages, but it costs much more. Therefore, pneumatics with rubber grips have not received distribution, and most Flaubert revolvers with this feature are available in other finishes.
