Recent content by Bonasa

Received the grips today, and your pictures don't do them justice: absolutely beautiful burl and immaculate finish. Clearly, Chig's Grips does extraordinary work. Thanks again for a great transaction.

I found a set of claro walnut Chig's Grips from a generous member here on the forum, so I am currently all set. Thanks to all who responded.

I'm looking for recommendations of a gun and its seller. First, I'm considering buying a PC Carbine--specifically, the 19101 model, which is capacity- (10 rounds) and feature- (no barrel threading) compliant for New York, where I live. I'd welcome any observations from folks who own one...

Thanks; I'll think about them and get back to you.

I am in search of a set of factory walnut grips for my 1957 Single Six. Please note that these are grips for the "XR3" frame, which Ruger used on its single action revolvers from 1953 through 1962, not the far more prevalent "XR3 RED" frame, which they used from 1963 on to 1972 at least. They...

I'm looking for a set of factory walnut grip for my 1957, and not finding much. Do you know of a source? I need the first generation, XR3 grips. I'm finding plenty of XR3 RED but not much of XR3.

Many thanks; I 'll check in with them.

Almost looks like holly with that light tone; very sharp looking.

What year is the gun? I need some to fit a 1957 Single Six; XR3 frame.

This is the single best resource I have ever seen on the topic: https://www.gunblast.com/Hamm_Ruger-SA-GripFrames.htm

Ace is the closest thing remaining today to the old Main Street hardware store that every town had 50 years ago. They have survived in the era of Home Depot and Lowes by staffing themselves with people who generally know hardware.

Since you're liquidating grips, would you by any chance happen to have a pair of XR3 walnut? There are for the pre-1963 Ruger single actions; I have a 1957 Single Six. Thanks in advance.

400 to 450, assuming the bluing is original.

I would try here: https://ruger.com/dataProcess/serialHistory/

Nope; five-digit SNs back that early.