Backstrap & Frontstrap
Backstrap - Rear, metal, part of a handgun---which together with the frontstrap, provides a mounting frame for the grip panels.
Backstrap of a Colt Single
Action Army revolver.
Frontstrap - Front, metal, part of a handgun's grip---which together with the backstrap, provides a mounting frame for the grip panels.
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