chaz
.30 Stingray
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Post by chaz on Mar 16, 2011 5:28:46 GMT -5
Howdy all,
I am looking to start customizing my first single action. I would like to begin with a brass grip frame. I am starting my look on the internet but if anyone knows of one for sale send me a note.
Thank you!
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Post by kings6 on Mar 16, 2011 8:27:13 GMT -5
Go to Powercustom.com. I believe they still have some brass frames.
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chaz
.30 Stingray
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Post by chaz on Mar 16, 2011 18:51:47 GMT -5
Just checked there only grip frame i could find was the Keith # 5 Grip Frames. But thanks for the tip.
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Post by kings6 on Mar 16, 2011 18:57:37 GMT -5
I'd call and ask for Ron or his son. They often have stuff in the back that may be low enough quantity they don't want to list it but still have a few laying around. That is how I got my last two brass birdsheads from them.
You might also post a WTB ad on the Ruger Forum. Several of the guys over there have a few MR3-BD's stashed away and may turn loose of one.
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 16, 2011 19:15:53 GMT -5
Need to make some decisions too... Ron Power, MR3-DB, XR3-Red, NM, OM..
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Post by rep1954 on Mar 16, 2011 20:38:44 GMT -5
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chaz
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Post by chaz on Mar 16, 2011 21:39:12 GMT -5
Awesome thank you!
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Post by cottonstalk on Mar 20, 2011 9:29:17 GMT -5
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chaz
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Post by chaz on Mar 20, 2011 9:49:34 GMT -5
Wow, good thing I waited. I ordered this one. Now the journey begins on my first custom revolver. ;D ;D ;D |
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caryc
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Post by caryc on Mar 20, 2011 12:22:09 GMT -5
Wow, good thing I waited. I ordered this one. Now the journey begins on my first custom revolver. ;D ;D ;D If you ordered the Qualite frame you need to be aware of something. Stock Ruger grips will not fit the frame. The frames are quite a bit oversized. You will either have to grind down the frame to fit the grips or send it to someone to have a set of grips fit to it. Below is a picture showing a stock Ruger grip on a Qualite frame.  |
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chaz
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Post by chaz on Mar 20, 2011 13:22:57 GMT -5
Plan is to get some Pvt. Schultz grips for it.
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caryc
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Post by caryc on Mar 20, 2011 13:44:08 GMT -5
Plan is to get some Pvt. Schultz grips for it. It doesn't matter who makes them. They will need to be made to fit the frame. You can't modify a set of grips that fit a stock Ruger frame since the grips will be undersized already. You have two choices. Send Pvt. Schultz the grip frame for fitting or just buy a pair of his grips, then grind down the grip frame to fit the grips. Please understand, I'm not saying anything against Pvt. Schultz's grips. You will have the same situation no matter who you buy grips from when using that frame. My whole purpose was just to make you aware of it. The Qualite frames are very nice and good quality, just way oversized. |
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chaz
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Post by chaz on Mar 20, 2011 13:50:20 GMT -5
Correct, Pvt. Schultz fits them to the frame you send him.
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Post by caryc on Mar 20, 2011 13:59:22 GMT -5
Correct, Pvt. Schultz fits them to the frame you send him. I'm sure the good Pvt. will be reading this forum, but just to be sure, I know that he uses CNC machinery to make his grips so you should make sure he knows it will be a Qualite frame when you place the order. I don't know how versatile his CNC program is but he could probably just forgo the CNC machine and make them by hand for that frame. One way or the other, I'm sure you'll be happy with his grips. |
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chaz
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Post by chaz on Mar 20, 2011 14:14:37 GMT -5
Roger, thank you!
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