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Post by blkhawk73 on Aug 5, 2010 19:34:39 GMT -5
Short and sweet... I cannot decide on a set of grips.  Have a Ruger at Gallaghers that should be back in a couple weeks and gotta decide on grips. I know I do not want stag or anything too light colored. Also not keen on just walnut - too common. Want something different. Who does them is down to two and I'll choose based on what material. Thoughts on wood? |
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Post by kings6 on Aug 5, 2010 20:38:15 GMT -5
John fit a really nice set of black micartas on my OM 44 Special FT he did. I know it is not wood but they turned out really nice anyway.
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Post by tas6691 on Aug 5, 2010 20:53:41 GMT -5
I am partial to very dark coco bolo myself, or madagascar rosewood.
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Post by aciera on Aug 5, 2010 21:28:03 GMT -5
Ebony. Takes checkering, some has brown stripes if you want it a little more colorful, and as it is wood it will never be as slippery as some man made materials.
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Post by brionic on Aug 5, 2010 23:00:19 GMT -5
Rosewood, ebony, and mesquite are some nice materials for wood grips. I have a set made of burl redwood that came out nicely. I also really like black micarta... very durable and classy. You might also think about buffalo horn.
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Post by kings6 on Aug 5, 2010 23:00:41 GMT -5
Macassar Ebony  Cocobola  French Walnut  |
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Post by brionic on Aug 5, 2010 23:10:44 GMT -5
French Walnut Ooh! |
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Post by pvtschultz on Aug 6, 2010 7:22:42 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Aug 6, 2010 8:08:41 GMT -5
I'd ask John what he can do for you.... Never know what he might have. If he is fitting and fininshing a grip frame he has a fitting opportunity that isn't available after the fact..
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Post by derekr on Aug 6, 2010 9:44:29 GMT -5
Man, that acid dyed curly maple is beautiful!
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Post by caryc on Aug 6, 2010 10:24:32 GMT -5
Man, that acid dyed curly maple is beautiful! That "acid" is sold commonly as "Magic Maple" usually available anywhere you can find black powder shooting supplies. Be aware that you must use a neutralizer (like baking soda) to stop it's affect once you get the desired degree of darkness that you want. |
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Post by pvtschultz on Aug 6, 2010 10:52:27 GMT -5
That "acid" is sold commonly as "Magic Maple" usually available anywhere you can find black powder shooting supplies. Be aware that you must use a neutralizer (like baking soda) to stop it's affect once you get the desired degree of darkness that you want. Cary, Not quite. The dye is homemade, using acid and iron, and is pH neutral when I apply it. This has the benefit of not requiring neutralizing and not running the risk of turning green with age. It took a lot of experimenting to get it where I am now, and I'm still not quite satisfied with the end result. The hardest part is sanding away enough of the surface to create the light areas and a smooth surface while not over sanding some of the edges and getting poor coloration. Chromic Acid was used to give muskets their beautiful finish, and is what Ohio Outdoorsman used to give his this great color.  More pictures can be found at the thread below. www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=72319&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 |
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Post by CraigC on Aug 6, 2010 13:00:52 GMT -5
How is your sixgun gonna be finished? Blued, stainless, blued and case colored???
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Post by bisleyfan41 on Aug 6, 2010 13:00:57 GMT -5
Agreed on Axe's thought towards asking John what he can do. Don't have have any of his grips myself, but have heard and seen nothing but good reports and since he has the gun right there....
Hey Robb, who did those Macassar Ebony grips? The grain is flat out awesome.
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Post by blkhawk73 on Aug 6, 2010 15:47:34 GMT -5
How is your sixgun gonna be finished? Blued, stainless, blued and case colored??? It's all blued. It's down to two that'll get the nod to make 'em it's just deciding on what material. |
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Have a Ruger at Gallaghers that should be back in a couple weeks and gotta decide on grips. I know I do not want stag or anything too light colored. Also not keen on just walnut - too common. Want something different. Who does them is down to two and I'll choose based on what material. 
