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First try at handgun grips, I used the same wood that I made the scales for my Machete, the two of them make a nice set!
I hated the black rubber Pachmayr’s that were on it, I was going to buy a set of Buffalo Horn grips. My cheapskate side took over and I decided since the machete scales turned out nice I would try my hand at making a set of grips for the Dragoon. If I had to pay myself, I would have been way ahead with the Buffalo Horn, spent most of the weekend in the garage!
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ScottS
"No arsenal, no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women."
-- Ronald Reagan
Now that is a set of grips to be proud of. I like 'em.
Next thing is how do they feel when you shoot the gun. Look to me like they'll be really comphy.
What kind of wood is that?
Joe
***Be sneaky, get closer, bust the cap on him when you can put the ball where it counts .***
Thanks Joe, I kind of patterned them from my FA's grips, the FA's grip frame is not as wide but I was able to get almost the same feel. They fit my hand like a glove, Hope to shoot it next weekend.
Not sure what kind of wood it is, I think it is cherry? We have a cabinet shop at work and I went out there and found the hardest wood I could get my hands on, it's very heavy and had a nice grain. Next set I'll buy some nice blanks of known wood or horn to work with.
ScottS
"No arsenal, no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women."
-- Ronald Reagan
I'm not sure what type of wood it is? Lefty Dude thought it was pecan. Could be mahagony.
I'll take a piece to the lumber store and see if I can find out.
ScottS
"No arsenal, no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women."
-- Ronald Reagan
Well it looks a little like Pecan, but more like Mahogany to me anyway.... lets see what the local experts say!! LOL!! Did a good job either way!! Custom=COOL!!
Mahogony... looks GREAT! I'm so tempted to buy a kit and try my hand at making my own fake ivories for my '51... Maybe next month! That's what I've been saying for the past year!!!!
Griff,
SASS/CMSA #93
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GUSA #93
There is a fine line between hobby & obsession! AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
SA grips LOOK tough, and getting em perfect takes finesse, but the basic shape is duck soup. IT'S A CONE (sure don't look it, but it is). Belt sander and courage and shazaam, yer 2/3 there. Toughest part is the front strap area.
Thanks, I really enjoyed making these, can't wait tor try them out, range report to follow. Have not even shot it yet!
Adirondakjack, sounds like you whittled a few. I fashioned them from the grips on my Freedom Arms 83, not really coned shaped, kind of straight down from the top to about 1/3 down then the cone shape to the butt. I guess there is different shapes and names for them, but your right basicly a cone and tedious fitting.
Hope others give it a try.
ScottS
"No arsenal, no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women."
-- Ronald Reagan
I can't believe I missed this thread when it was active Scott. Those grips look great!!
I refinished the wood set on mine and while they don't look as good as yours they get the job done, but it just so happens that I've been looking for a set of the Pachmayr grips for my Virginian so I can't help but ask if you're looking to move yours along? If so I'll certainly make you an offer.
Again, those grips look just fantastic and I have to say that the blue and polish on that Dragoon looks outstanding as well.
Best,
Oly
Cheers,
Oly
I hope and pray someday the world will learn
That fires we don't put out will bigger burn
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