Author Topic: Freedom Arms Rosewood Grip blanks (Read 1092 times)

tecrsq · « **on:** October 28, 2005, 01:42:05 PM »

Has anyone purchased a set of the over fitted rosewood blanks for our revolvers?

How much is involved with the fitting and what was your outcome?

I imagine that I will be shaping slowly and installing frequently to get the shape correct with the grip frame.

I don't want to part with the gun to send it off and the thought of shaping my own grips has me intrigued.

What say you Freedom Arms Owners?

tuckerdog1 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2005, 01:52:22 PM »

Tecrsq, I don't have the answer you're looking for. Sorry. I'll be interested in the replies that do come in though.

But let me take it a step further. Has anyone tried making grips from scratch? What wood did you choose? What problems did you have? How did they finally turn out ( pictures please )?

Tuckerdog1

22popnsplat · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2005, 03:55:51 AM »

I did buy a set of the oversize blanks and fit them myself , As you think if you go slow and keep testing the fit they will come out perfect . I am planing to make some grips this winter , I am going to try using some black Corian . There are several grip makers using corian , I you try the color butter It appears very close to aged Ivory I belive . If you call Freedom arms for a set of grips have your serial number handy as they changed the grip frame at the point when they changed from a nut holding the main spring in place .

Rich Iosn · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2005, 07:19:30 AM »

I bought a set of the oversized grips from FA for my 83.

If you take your time they will come out perfect.

Rich

stratocaster · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2005, 10:49:47 AM »

Where are you getting these oversized grips from? This is somethimng I would be VERY interested in!

tecrsq · « **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2005, 12:27:30 PM »

You can purchase the from Freedom Arms.

I believe they are around 45 or 50 bucks and they are overfitted, allowing you to take them down to custom fit your frame.

You will need to let them know your serial # as there are a couple variations in frames over the years.

stratocaster · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2005, 01:29:42 AM »

Thanks Tec!

kqgb · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2005, 08:53:44 AM »

I was not aware you could get oversize grips you can fit yourself from Freedom Arms.

Do they show these on their web site or in their catalog??

What materials are available?
Is black micarta available.

TIA
kqgb