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Post by tek4260 on May 16, 2012 9:41:25 GMT -5
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Post by CraigC on May 16, 2012 9:49:56 GMT -5
Looks great! Really looking forward to getting my 3rd Model Dragoon back from the gunsmith so I can have Sack fit some elk antler to it. Chompin' at the bit!!!
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Post by Boge Quinn on May 16, 2012 17:26:42 GMT -5
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Post by Boge Quinn on May 16, 2012 19:27:41 GMT -5
I'd love to see a sticky on how to do that finish, so long as their is not any IP or "trade secrets" involved. I know that some smiths charge a mint for that finish and guard their recipe's closely... It's easy, and fun! Trust me, if I can do it, you can. www.gunblast.com/Boge_Uberti.htm
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Post by Bowenbuilt on May 16, 2012 20:13:46 GMT -5
Dog gone you Boge! My grips look just as good but you pulled the CCH card on me! ;D That is one fine looking piece, I know that Wes Dakota/ Will Terry will have a ball shooting that one, he might even give it back. I hope you all have a great time at Raton this year and I look forward to all the good pictures afterwards.
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Post by Bowenbuilt on May 16, 2012 20:15:15 GMT -5
That one would look great or a Bisley hammer would be a good choice too. I will look into both and thanks for the suggestion.
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Post by sackpeterson on May 17, 2012 9:29:42 GMT -5
I think I was mixed up in someone’s memory at some point with this octagon barreled Blackhawk just above. I am quite sure Pat Grashorn did those grips.
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Post by dlhredfoxx on May 17, 2012 11:33:23 GMT -5
Thanks Boge, will check out your "aging" tutorial right now! That Uberti looks very nice with the antiqued finish...
I've got a pair of Patrick's elk bone slabs on a Single Six 32H&R... thought about putting them on one of my big frame Vaqueros in 45 colt but have reservations that they will hold up to the recoil on heavy loads... are elk antler or bone grips susceptible to recoil breakage? Has anyone ever had problem with this? I only use mine for "show" but would love to shoot with them on since they feel so good in the hand...
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Post by Boge Quinn on May 17, 2012 13:22:24 GMT -5
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL: If you take pictures of a light subject (like these grips) on a dark background, you will probably lose some photographic detail to the stark contrast. I was looking at some pics I took a while back of a Smith & Wesson 22 on the background of an orange towel I had laying around handy, and had a "eureka" moment - so I dragged-out the orange towel, re-took the photos, and added a photo of the butt. They show the natural figure in the horn now!
dlhredfoxx, I wouldn't worry about horn or bone grips breaking under recoil. Not that they are unbreakable, but if they were at all fragile then they wouldn't be the material of choice for so many. I've never had any problems with any of mine.
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Post by Mark Terry on May 17, 2012 15:31:33 GMT -5
How does barkless elk compare to ivory in terms of feel? I have to admit the warmth of good polished ivory is very appealing and I'm asking about how barkless Elk feel in comparison. I need to order a set from Sack and decide for myself but I figure there are some folks in this post who could give me their opinions.
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Post by Boge Quinn on May 17, 2012 16:08:15 GMT -5
Feels about the same to me. These barkless Elks are perfectly smooth, and very smoothly finished. No pithy feel at all, just smooth as can be. Did I say they were smooth? ;D
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Post by tek4260 on May 17, 2012 22:47:57 GMT -5
I think I was mixed up in someone’s memory at some point with this octagon barreled Blackhawk just above. I am quite sure Pat Grashorn did those grips. Dang, sorry about that. What I get for posting so early in the morning.
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Post by tracker on May 19, 2012 11:34:11 GMT -5
Bowenbuilt, that is one fine looking set of grips. Maybe the best elk I have ever seen. Congrats Tracker
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