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Post by z1r on Aug 31, 2024 22:44:18 GMT -5
Picked up a pair of Sheriff model New Vaqueros in .44 Special. They pass the range rod test and both have uniform .431" throats. They came with custom grips. The grips are fitted nicely to the grip frame, just a tad to thick for my liking though. I prefer a slimmer grip, more like the black plastic grips normally fitted. Still, they're good looking. Can anyone tell me: 1) The maker 2) what wood?   |
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Post by lscg on Aug 31, 2024 23:07:46 GMT -5
They’re Buckeye burl.
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Post by patdaddy on Sept 1, 2024 8:23:23 GMT -5
I believe that is Klamath River Woodworks, and i believe the owner passed away in 2012 from what i’m finding online.
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Post by z1r on Sept 1, 2024 9:16:38 GMT -5
I believe that is Klamath River Woodworks, and i believe the owner passed away in 2012 from what i’m finding online. Thanks, that would seem to make sense with the logo being the outline of Oregon. My google-fu failed me. |
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Post by marcruger on Sept 1, 2024 10:15:18 GMT -5
Those buckeye grips are a good example of Hamilton Bowen's suggestion to always carefully consider the wood and the finish of the gun. I think those grips add visual interest to the stainless gun, but would not be my choice for a case hardened gun.
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 1, 2024 11:34:09 GMT -5
I've got buckeye burl grips from Chigs on a BFR. They really do work with the stainless steel.
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Post by z1r on Sept 1, 2024 14:16:06 GMT -5
I've got buckeye burl grips from Chigs on a BFR. They really do work with the stainless steel. Agreed. Too busy for CCH. Same goes for rifle stocks. I had customers spec wood that just had way too much figure for the design features of the stock. The wood character hid the design elements. |
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