(another) grip question--Rodeo

[J.D. Yellowhammer]

My new Rodeo has slightly aged tru ivory grips.  I'd like to more-or-less match them on another Rodeo.  I can't afford to wait 6 weeks for fitting or pay $150+ to Bar-S for the same grips, yet.  So, until I can afford the $$ and time, I'd like to get inexpensive ivory-like grips. 

My question is:  if I get Colt grips will they fit (with a little finishing, if necessary)?  I read on Gunblast that Colt grips fit almost exactly on the Pre-War USFA, the only difference being the location of the retaining pin hole.  The article didn't specify which generation Colt, so maybe the backstraps are the same on all 3.  Does the USFA Pre War have the same size back strap, etc., as a Rodeo?

Thanks for any help,
JD

[Virginia Gentleman]

Short answer is yes, they will fit with some minor fitting.  The US FA is almost identical to a 1st gen colt.

[J.D. Yellowhammer]

Thanks.  Do you know if all 3 gens of Colt take the same grips?

[Doc Sunrise]

I tried to see if my Premium SAA Hard Rubber grips and a set of Colt 2nd generation grips would fit on my Rodeo, and found they would need some fitting.

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

No, not all 3rd generation Colt grips are the same.  I own several and have found quite a bit of difference between them.  The same holds true for USFA, although the USFA's are closer in fit. 
There will always be slight differences from one gun to the next and it is mostly the result of the polishing process before finishing the gun.

[Blue Moon]

   I shoot a pair of Rodeo's and have added Eagle gunfighter grips (excellent) so I have a pair of faux ivory(USAF now calls

them "tru-ivory" and charges $249 a pair)  and faux stag grips to sell if you are interested;

[calaveras slim]

  I shoot a pair of Rodeo's and have added Eagle gunfighter grips (excellent) so I have a pair of faux ivory(USAF now calls

them "tru-ivory" and charges $249 a pair)  and faux stag grips to sell if you are interested;

Please, email me at:

calaverasslim@yahoo.com

I may be interested in those faux stags.  Thanks