grip material

[Jahred.F]

since i can't find ruger MK I grips anywhere, i've resolved to make them. where's a good source for wood with nice figure...

i was thinking of asking a cabinet maker, or harkwood flooring outfit for scraps...

ideas?

 

[civicbam]

I got exotic wood from Lee Valley before. They sold small peices. I am sure the prices are god awful but they had stock....

 

[mmattockx]

Every Windsor Plywood I have been in has an exotic wood section, give them a try.

Mark

 

[schick]

Yup, Windsor Plywood. They have a great selection of exotics.

 

[BP7]

i guess depends on what type! i've seen nice padouk and goncalo alves at Lee Valley, but there's not a lot of figure on those. birdseye maple or flame maple could be VERY nice with a bit of stain and clearcoat.

if you want figure, try looking at places that cater to musicians / guitar makers / luthiers, since they're VERY picky on those things.

 

[G37]

So, what's the deal with MKI vs MKII grips anyway? Could you not adapt a set of MKII grips to fit yours?

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Did some research, wow, no slide release on MK1?
I guess can't adapt MKII as it sounds like material is missing

 

[sunray]

Teach yourself on cheap hardwood before you spend the money on fancy, high priced, wood.
Ruger Mk I grips are difficult to find because the pistol hasn't been made for years. They do surface at gun shows occasionally. That might not help much where you are though.

 

[TIM_COX]

numrich has mk1 grips, I refurbed one last year and the grips I got from them where walnut.

 

[Jahred.F]

MKII grips do fit, but they look out of place as they have a notch for the slide release, where there is nothing on the MKI.

i have some plain walnut i was planning on practicing on...

now off to the numrich website!