If ordering birdhead backstrap to replace standard backstrap/grips on your revolver, you will need to change your grip screw to the longer birdhead grip screw linked below. HERITAGE SMALL-BORE GRIP SCREW BIRD HEAD
Reviews
From Plowshare to Bird Head
Posted by Lori W-C on Nov 10th 2025
I found the standard grip shape fine but too large for my small female hands, and having shot with a similar Heritage revolver in the past I love the feel of the bird head grip frame. So, when I recently bought a Barkeep 2" I switched out the backstrap to a Bird Head and made a pair of grips from a piece of spectacular figured Maple wood. What a sweet little plinker I now have. Thank you Heritage! My only wish is that more styles were offered with the bird head backstrap, especially in the 2-3" guns. This is a winner and sharp looking upgrade.