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Offline Old Griz

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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #30 on: January 07, 2010, 09:16:12 PM »
After discovering Ahrends grips for my S&W revolvers, I don't know how Hogue stays in business (except for the rubber stuff)!
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« Reply #31 on: January 08, 2010, 01:54:13 AM »
I agree !
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« Reply #32 on: January 08, 2010, 04:43:32 AM »
Can we see some pictures of Ahrens stuff?
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #33 on: January 08, 2010, 08:29:48 AM »
Good pictures on the sites below.

I have the Retro Target grips in moradillo, and the Square Butt Smooth Tactical grips in cocobolo. They are both beautiful; the wood is terrific. It's hard for me to describe, but the tactical grips have a flat front that causes the gun to "snap to" (for lack of a better term) the front in perfect alignment with your arm as you grip the gun. Now I have some nice Hogue grips that feel pretty good in your hand, but they do not do this. Ahrends has my business for life.

http://ahrendsgripsusa.com/retro.htm

http://ahrendsgripsusa.com/tactical.htm
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #34 on: January 08, 2010, 09:21:39 PM »
They are good looking.
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #35 on: January 09, 2010, 03:44:30 AM »
Who makes their own ?
I'm thinking of it .......
I have a new to ee USA Seville but the company
 is long Gone. I'm unsure if Ruger Grips will fit but the thought
Of making a set or 3 sounds good
Anyone ?
Tommyt




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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #36 on: January 09, 2010, 04:36:16 AM »
Tommyt:  over in single action thred, hank08 said he made his own stag grips.  Under the thrred single action pics, page two. 8)
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #37 on: January 09, 2010, 06:32:25 AM »
Theres just something about steel and polished wood

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(am not real proud of the fit of these, but you do have to practice  ;) )
And because someone will ask:

I gathered the parts over the span of about 5 years and have about $350 cash into her.

Safari Arms receiver, Brazilian military slide, GI 45 acp barrel, solid recoil guide, most other parts are after market and yes that is a stainless mag catch. (only one I had at the time).
Did fitting and tuning meself, and she shoots better then I can hold.
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #38 on: January 09, 2010, 10:32:46 AM »
I made these, but I am in no way an expert but if you want pm me and I'll help all I can.

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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #39 on: January 09, 2010, 11:28:10 AM »
Those are good looking.
I like the inlay.
Good job on the build.
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #40 on: January 09, 2010, 01:56:46 PM »
Great job Grimjim. It must be nice to have talent!
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #41 on: January 10, 2010, 03:22:25 AM »
Thanks guys.

It's a funny thing. It started out just wanting grips without the angle on the bottom because I have big hands and ended up ebony with abalone inlays.

How that process worked I'm still not sure. ;D
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #42 on: January 10, 2010, 04:42:53 AM »
GRIMJIM, you may not be an expert but, those grips show talent in them! Good job.
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #43 on: January 11, 2010, 03:59:13 AM »
Very Nicely done Grip and sweet gun too
Here is a Helping hand for those with ruff monitors

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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #44 on: January 11, 2010, 04:20:48 AM »
neoprene   on stainless  for  me

i   used  to sand paper them  to  fit my  hand
but  now  shape them   with a key hole saw

they  look  like  hell  but  feel  great
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Re: GRIP JUNKIE
« Reply #45 on: February 12, 2012, 01:02:30 PM »
Picked up a 1911 in a horse trade. Didn't care for the rubber wrap-arounds (even though they did feel/shoot nicely after I installed the arched mainspring housing) or the too-smooth wood grips it came with.
All the wooden checkered Hogues seemed to start at $49.95.
Found these checkered laminated rosewoods on sale at Midway for $23.00.
With those and the addition of the lanyard loop arched mainspring housing it's now perfect for me.
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