callshot
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Living another day in the worlds largest playground
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Post by callshot on Mar 12, 2016 13:52:52 GMT -5
You might not see it, but mine make me look better! Every thing else has been mentioned.
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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on Mar 12, 2016 16:47:51 GMT -5
They sound like a practical and quality way to keep the grip on a good revolver from getting eroded. And I confess, thanks to the pictures share here, I am starting g to consider a pair for that BFR. The black looks really clean and stylish kn stainless steel!
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Post by jdpress on Mar 12, 2016 20:38:13 GMT -5
Cary Chapman:
Your black Micarta grips are nothing short of spectacular!
We sure miss your handgun grips artistry and hope you are continuing to progress health wise so you can return to your very gifted profession.
Thank you for the great photographs and personal experience with this material,
J.D. Press
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Post by Jamey Worrell on Mar 12, 2016 20:46:42 GMT -5
They sound like a practical and quality way to keep the grip on a good revolver from getting eroded. And I confess, thanks to the pictures share here, I am starting g to consider a pair for that BFR. The black looks really clean and stylish kn stainless steel! Don't discount the ivory micarta. I picked up a slab of antique ivory micarta from Sheffield Knife Supply and sent it off, with a two tone (brushed chromed and high polish blued) 41 Mag NMBH...the "grain" looks great, and it sets the color off nicely. And has been mentioned above, it's easy to work, non-reactive and sturdy. CraigC's S&W Mountain Gun is actually the pic that convinced me I wanted that micarta on my most recent project, and I wasn't disappointed. |
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Post by jeffer on Mar 13, 2016 10:22:21 GMT -5
  I think they are just plain sexy. |
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Post by bulasteve on Mar 13, 2016 10:38:52 GMT -5
Due to their strength and stability, maybe they can be made thinner than some other materials ? A thought. A question.
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Post by CraigC on Mar 13, 2016 10:56:30 GMT -5
Probably so.
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caryc
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Post by caryc on Mar 13, 2016 13:05:52 GMT -5
Due to their strength and stability, maybe they can be made thinner than some other materials ? A thought. A question. I would say one can make Micarta grips as thin as you want, as long as they are thick enough to install the ferrules. Ruger's ferrules are approx. .180" in thickness. |
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 13, 2016 13:31:07 GMT -5
Hard to beat the toughness of micarta.. I like it. Of course stag, sheep horn , wood, corian, and ivory are nice too. The fit is what makes and breaks the revolver grip for me. All that grain and character can be a plus for looking but fit rules when it is time to shoot..  |
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Post by bulasteve on Mar 13, 2016 15:48:04 GMT -5
Thank You CaryC.
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Post by faca454 on Mar 13, 2016 15:57:29 GMT -5
Micarta grips look great on a Freedom Arms revolver.  |
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Post by jayhawker on Mar 13, 2016 22:23:10 GMT -5
Great EK knife!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by larry4831 on Mar 20, 2016 19:22:30 GMT -5
White Macarta grips are also very classy
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Post by brionic on Mar 20, 2016 23:26:14 GMT -5
Due to their strength and stability, maybe they can be made thinner than some other materials ? A thought. A question. I would say one can make Micarta grips as thin as you want, as long as they are thick enough to install the ferrules. Ruger's ferrules are approx. .180" in thickness. Cary, I'm curious if you have worked in G10 at all, and if you note any substantial differences in the work required or the durability of the materials compared to various micartas, apples to apples. |
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Post by rjm52 on Mar 21, 2016 8:12:45 GMT -5
....because I like black. My two favorite grip materials are black Micarta and all black Gaboon Ebony. Just like the way they look and feel. I also have some fancy wood grips but when I have a choice I just go black... Micarta on my daily carry .38 Super...wish I could find the maker again...somewhere in Florida.  Stock FA....  Made by Gary Reeder...  FA97 .327/.32 H&R/.32-20  FA97 .41 Magnum Round Butt...  |
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