D.I.Y. handgun grips

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I remember paying $150 for fake ivory grips for my single action revolver. but with epoxy resin so easy to get now, is anybody making there own grips ?
I've been thinking of trying it my self.
post your pics if you tried this.
 
Here’s a set of ebony grips I made for a 1911 I have.

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Nice, those are great. I’ve been thinking of making a set of wood grips for my Ruger Wrangler, just haven’t figured out what type of wood to use yet. I have some walnut, cherry, poplar for hardwood pieces that might work as well as some nice tight grain fir or some birch I could cut down and slab.
 
Butcherbill said:
Nice, those are great. I’ve been thinking of making a set of wood grips for my Ruger Wrangler, just haven’t figured out what type of wood to use yet. I have some walnut, cherry, poplar for hardwood pieces that might work as well as some nice tight grain fir or some birch I could cut down and slab.
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Cherry would be pretty cool. I'll take a set with pesos inset into them for my Vaquero......
 
The other benefit of doing it yourself OP, is getting a better fit. I've bought various resin grips for Blackhawks and none fit will. Trying to find after market for blackhawks is a minefield anyway given the sheer variety of grip frames out there.
 
deadman said:
Cherry would be pretty cool. I'll take a set with pesos inset into them for my Vaquero......
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I’ve got the silver Ceracoat model, has a black cylinder and black plastic grips. Cherry or walnut was my thoughts, I also have a box of antler’s to choose from, some elk, moose pieces and some big thick mule deer sections that may be the right size. I’ve always liked stag horn grips or knife scales.
 
Those who are mildly adventurous and crafty can easily make various kind of scales, or knife supply companies can generally accommodate with a number of materials. However, your time is your money. Making them is often not cheaper but obviously custom to your desires. For rare firearms, it may be desirable.
 
Winz said:
Those who are mildly adventurous and crafty can easily make various kind of scales, or knife supply companies can generally accommodate with a number of materials. However, your time is your money. Making them is often not cheaper but obviously custom to your desires. For rare firearms, it may be desirable.
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When I’m working my time is money, when I’m in the shop making something for myself or tinkering on a gun my time is strictly pleasure. Buying something that everyone else can own can’t replace the satisfaction of making a one off for myself, time is just part of the equation.
 
I made a mold with the stock grips, i'm still experimenting with different colours,
I still have to sand the backs of the grips to flatten them out, I'm waiting till a get a bunch made, then sand them all at once
 
Butcherbill said:
When I’m working my time is money, when I’m in the shop making something for myself or tinkering on a gun my time is strictly pleasure. Buying something that everyone else can own can’t replace the satisfaction of making a one off for myself, time is just part of the equation.
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Indeed. If one is doing it strictly as a hobby pleasure to craft something, it is certainly something to take in and appreciate the process. The OP seemed to suggest that he had to pay $150 for a pair of handle scales and hence my comment.
 
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