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Post by tas6691 on Oct 30, 2011 20:16:24 GMT -5
Well, new to me. Looks like a '58 production according to Rugers website. In excellent condition, but came with an absolutely hideous set of Jay Scott fake(plastic) stags. Anybody have a clue where I might find a set of correct or wood grips? Cant wait to shoot it, now I know why you guys drool over the original flat tops. Adam    |
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Post by kings6 on Oct 30, 2011 21:09:01 GMT -5
Adam, I have a set of VERY nice XR-3 flat top wood grips that would fit your gun. You could have them for $75 shipped which is cheaper than nice hard rubber flat top grips but none of these XR3 grips will be cheap if they are in nice shape.
Let me know,
Robb
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Post by vonfatman on Oct 30, 2011 21:27:31 GMT -5
Adam,
Congratulations!! I have a few Flat-tops myself and when they are not at the range are kept safe and sound. Just curious....which caliber is your gun...?? .44 or .357??
BTW....kings6 is offering you a GREAT deal on the stocks. If you want a set, don't pass up that offer!
Enjoy and please post some pics!
Bob
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Post by tas6691 on Oct 31, 2011 7:50:00 GMT -5
Bob,
It is 357. I have already emailed Rob for his addy for payment!! I did some quick searching the net for correct grips last night and couldnt find anything and then saw Rob's offer. I have paid considerably more for S&W grips, so this was a no brainer!
Thanx to Robb for his offering these grips to me!!
Adam
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 31, 2011 8:01:23 GMT -5
Wouldn't be stock, but if I were you I'd ship the backstrap off to Cary Chapman and let him work his magic. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by tas6691 on Oct 31, 2011 9:33:34 GMT -5
Lee,
As a flattop newb....what magic would he work that you are recommending?? I am not sure I wanna mess with it after the stocks arrive.
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Post by whitworth on Oct 31, 2011 9:40:15 GMT -5
Wow, very nice!
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Post by zac0419 on Oct 31, 2011 9:56:40 GMT -5
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Post by tas6691 on Oct 31, 2011 10:01:17 GMT -5
OK, I have a couple of other projects for him! I see some custom bisley grips in my future!
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Post by dougader on Oct 31, 2011 20:08:15 GMT -5
Very nice flat top! Mine is a 1959 model and came with a nice set of the hard rubber grips. I have been meaning to get some aftermarket grips to keep on it so I don't mess up the collectibility of the stock grips. Cary is an excellent recommendation. I have some of his beautiful walnut grips on my single six.
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Post by newrugersafan on Oct 31, 2011 21:17:44 GMT -5
That's a beauty and those fake stags actually look pretty good on it.
Cary does a great job on the Ruger grips, I have a set of his Holly grips on an old flattop.
Mike
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Post by CraigC on Nov 1, 2011 8:38:12 GMT -5
Another vote for Cary Chapman. Here's a set he fitted to an Old Model Single Six. Got another pair on a Bisley grip frame on the way back now. This kind of magic!  |
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Post by agrizz on Nov 1, 2011 11:19:02 GMT -5
That revolver would have been sent by Ruger with the black hard rubber grips. If you wish to have it as original you would return the hard rubber grips to the frame.
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Post by bigbores on Nov 1, 2011 17:31:28 GMT -5
Another vote for Cary Chapman. Here's a set he fitted to an Old Model Single Six. Got another pair on a Bisley grip frame on the way back now. This kind of magic! CragC, That grip is perfect! Cary makes up some nice looking grips. |
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 1, 2011 18:44:01 GMT -5
Don't let JT see those Jay Scott grips... I think he collects them!  Cary C does some real magic on XR3 grips without the grip frame. In the original XR3 days Ruger seemed to hold tolerances pretty well.. |
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