Wasp
.30 Stingray
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Post by Wasp on Apr 21, 2015 23:31:45 GMT -5
For years I chose to stick to my wheelguns. There was just entirely too much going on (in terms of movement) with a semi-auto for me to be comfortable. However, as we age, perspective, attitude, and the willingness to acclimate and learn has added a reasonable degree of proficiency with a 1911. I will never be in Axehandle's class, but he is amazing to watch. As far as Zane's grips at Lone Star - I don't think he takes a backseat to many folks. I own 3 (I think) sets of his grips, and they are all spectacular. The only reason I have not brought him into the conversation is not having seen any of his work in micarta or any inlays. You out there, Zane? I put up the Bat signal for you, give him a day or so!
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Post by lscg on Apr 22, 2015 21:32:49 GMT -5
For years I chose to stick to my wheelguns. There was just entirely too much going on (in terms of movement) with a semi-auto for me to be comfortable. However, as we age, perspective, attitude, and the willingness to acclimate and learn has added a reasonable degree of proficiency with a 1911. I will never be in Axehandle's class, but he is amazing to watch. As far as Zane's grips at Lone Star - I don't think he takes a backseat to many folks. I own 3 (I think) sets of his grips, and they are all spectacular. The only reason I have not brought him into the conversation is not having seen any of his work in micarta or any inlays. You out there, Zane?
well i'm afraid it's probably not something I can do.
I tried working with some Ivory micarta last year, it didn't go well and has kind of put me off of the material. within seconds it would clog my band saw and drill bits, and it burned easily when I tried to sand it . I read later that what I had was probably paper Micarta and has to be worked really really slowly otherwise it will burn.
I do have other materials that are black (Gabon ebony and water buffalo horn) but the second problem is I don't know if I can do the inlays. if they are completely round like Ruger or Colt medallions then I can do it, but if they're shaped like a bear track then I don't think I could do it.
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caryc
.375 Atomic
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Post by caryc on May 11, 2015 0:16:49 GMT -5
For years I chose to stick to my wheelguns. There was just entirely too much going on (in terms of movement) with a semi-auto for me to be comfortable. However, as we age, perspective, attitude, and the willingness to acclimate and learn has added a reasonable degree of proficiency with a 1911. I will never be in Axehandle's class, but he is amazing to watch. As far as Zane's grips at Lone Star - I don't think he takes a backseat to many folks. I own 3 (I think) sets of his grips, and they are all spectacular. The only reason I have not brought him into the conversation is not having seen any of his work in micarta or any inlays. You out there, Zane?
well i'm afraid it's probably not something I can do.
I tried working with some Ivory micarta last year, it didn't go well and has kind of put me off of the material. within seconds it would clog my band saw and drill bits, and it burned easily when I tried to sand it . I read later that what I had was probably paper Micarta and has to be worked really really slowly otherwise it will burn.
I do have other materials that are black (Gabon ebony and water buffalo horn) but the second problem is I don't know if I can do the inlays. if they are completely round like Ruger or Colt medallions then I can do it, but if they're shaped like a bear track then I don't think I could do it.
Zane, I used to make Ivory Micarta grips. It was paper Micarta just like the black Micarta grips that I make. I never had any problem with the Ivory Micarta burning or clogging up any tooling or sanding material. I don't know what you had but it sure doesn't sound like the Ivory Micarta that I had. I did quit making Ivory Micarta grips though for a different reason. I ran into some material that had microscopic voids in it. i really couldn't see these voids until I did the final polish on the grips. Then it would show looking like dust particles on the surface of the panels. The last pair I made, I had to make four grip panels just to get one good pair. The Ivory Micarta is so outrageously expensive that it didn't pay for me to have to make four panels just to get two good ones. Antique Ivory Micarta is also available. I think it's more like a linen Micarta and some people like it but I really don't care for it much. No matter how much you polish it, It looks like it has dirty shady color in it.
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