Steve
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Post by Steve on Nov 5, 2017 10:57:45 GMT -5
I am looking for a set of grips to fit my mid size flat top 45 Colt 45 ACP. IT HAS THE X R-3 grip frame. It has been a long time since I have paid attention to Single Action grip makers. I would welcome any suggestions? Thank you.
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Post by kings6 on Nov 5, 2017 11:05:29 GMT -5
Zane of Lone Star Custom Grips is here on the forum and does great work as does Sack Peterson who
Is here on the forum. You can also check with Rob Rowen of Rowen Custom Grips or Scott Kolar of SK Grips. A lot depends on who has what material in stock and ready and how much you want to spend.
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princeout
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Post by princeout on Nov 5, 2017 15:38:37 GMT -5
 Dall Ram by Rob Rowen. Ram harvested by Snyd. Gun by Alan Harton Tim |
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Post by lscg on Nov 5, 2017 16:06:11 GMT -5
sent you a PM.
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Post by needsmostuff on Nov 6, 2017 10:16:42 GMT -5
May I humbly suggest that you do it yourself . Horn is a soft,easy to work with material comparatively and Merino sheep horn is usually available . Not instant gratification but not a forever project either. These are HO-Maid on a ACP gun.  |
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Post by bula on Nov 6, 2017 10:53:38 GMT -5
After wiping some drool up, I'll say you need not be so humble. Wow.
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Post by caryc on Nov 6, 2017 11:00:16 GMT -5
If one has never made a pair of plow handle style grips before, I would not suggest trying your first pair with something like rams horn. Moreno sheep horn is not that easy to get in a pair of scales that are large enough for plow handle style grips. I wouldn't waste it on the first try.
If you do manage to get a set of scales large enough for grips, I would suggest making a couple pairs of grips out of wood first. I'm not saying a first time grip maker can't turn out a good pair of grips but a lot of them turn out a not so good pair. I wouldn't like to see sheep horn wasted on a not so good pair.
Needsmostuff, those are nice looking grips. Are they the first pair you ever made?
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Post by whitworth on Nov 6, 2017 11:29:01 GMT -5
Dall sheep by Rob Rowen....  |
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Post by bigbrowndog on Nov 6, 2017 11:47:15 GMT -5
On the topic, how slick are the grips?? They appear to be very, which to me would not be desireable in a heavy recoiling gun. I do like the looks, and have some bighorn coming, but am concerned about gun movement.
slicker than micarta??
Trapr
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Nov 6, 2017 18:12:21 GMT -5
Thank you for all the advice and information. I do not think I would try to make my first ever set of grips using sheep horn. I think maybe I would consider trying some short scrap 2x4 fro HD for the first 1, 2 or 10 tries. One thing I forgot to ask was if sheep horn is okay for slimmer "gunfighter" style grips? I am looking into a set of Merino horn grips from Zane. Thanks again for sharing the wisdom.
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Post by lscg on Nov 6, 2017 18:50:48 GMT -5
On the topic, how slick are the grips?? They appear to be very, which to me would not be desireable in a heavy recoiling gun. I do like the looks, and have some bighorn coming, but am concerned about gun movement. slicker than micarta?? Trapr
well it kind of depends on how much they're sanded and polished. if they're sanded out to say 320 to 600 grit then they don't feel much different than Micarta. the only down side is the flat/satin look doesn't show the grain as well as a polished set. if a set is sanded to 3000 grit and then polished then they will look great but they'll be a little slick.
also like stag, Rams horn can finish out with some Bark on them which can help when gripping the revolver.
if you want to see what it feels like I've got two Rugers with Rams horn on them.
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Post by lscg on Nov 6, 2017 19:13:02 GMT -5
Thank you for all the advice and information. I do not think I would try to make my first ever set of grips using sheep horn. I think maybe I would consider trying some short scrap 2x4 fro HD for the first 1, 2 or 10 tries. One thing I forgot to ask was if sheep horn is okay for slimmer "gunfighter" style grips? I am looking into a set of Merino horn grips from Zane. Thanks again for sharing the wisdom.
I've done several slim 1911 sets a few single action sets that were at or just above gunfighter thickness and they finished out just fine.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Nov 6, 2017 19:33:59 GMT -5
Zane, I will take you up on that offer, when you're done with my Walnut, and I pick them up I'd like to handle your Rugers.
Thanks,
Trapr
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Post by lscg on Nov 6, 2017 21:12:13 GMT -5
sounds good.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Nov 8, 2017 7:07:26 GMT -5
Really looking forward to my 1st set of Rams Horn, from Zane
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