Chuck 100 yd
Hunter
The laminates are good serviceable "using" grips and at a reasonable price. Most guys don't put high dollar custom grips on their bang around the ranch or truck gun.
Ugly Laminated Grips on Newer Rugers
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Chuck 100 yd said:
True, but I'd rather have a pair of Ajax "stag" grips than plywood. Hey, is Ajax even still in business?
Armybrat
Buckeye
Don't know, but I like these stags on my Colt...
bisleyfan41
Blackhawk
Jeepnik said:
Not me. But different strokes.......
pka45
Bearcat
I like the laminates! In fact, if anyone has an extra pair sitting around, I could use a set for my New Vaquero. I'll even pay shipping 
Send me a PM.
Send me a PM.
Ugly Hombre
Blackhawk
I like the black plastic/rubber grips better than the current wood grips.
pruger45
Blackhawk
I think the new laminated grips are cheap looking! I change them almost immediately!!!
The Preacher
Single-Sixer
Unfortunately in this day and age of plastic, cheap hardwood and laminates and bottom line corporate bean counters only worried about maximizing profits; this generation of shooters has no idea what an "honest" firearm of blued steel and walnut actually is...and that it can truly be a work of art.
Reminds me of a dialog from the movie the American President - though a different context:
"Mr. President, in the absence of genuine leadership, they'll listen to anyone who steps up to the microphone. They want leadership. They're so thirsty for it they'll crawl through the desert toward a mirage, and when they discover there's no water, they'll drink the sand.
People don't drink the sand because they're thirsty. They drink the sand because they don't know the difference."
The Preacher
Reminds me of a dialog from the movie the American President - though a different context:
"Mr. President, in the absence of genuine leadership, they'll listen to anyone who steps up to the microphone. They want leadership. They're so thirsty for it they'll crawl through the desert toward a mirage, and when they discover there's no water, they'll drink the sand.
People don't drink the sand because they're thirsty. They drink the sand because they don't know the difference."
The Preacher
Armybrat
Buckeye
That's fine, but no need to criticize others who like the laminated grips. They do function.
pka45
Bearcat
Seriously. I am looking for a pair of laminated grips for my NV. Will somebody please sell me their take-offs?
For as much hate as they get, I can't find a used pair to buy. I'd also trade my black rubber grips toward some.
For as much hate as they get, I can't find a used pair to buy. I'd also trade my black rubber grips toward some.
With revolvers, grips are a very personal thing. It makes no sense for Ruger to put expensive ones on their revolvers when a high percentage of buyers will just be changing them five minutes after they get the gun home.
It's a bit like triggers on AR-15's. Most of them come with a cheap "military" trigger. The manufacturer knows many buyers want a better trigger, but which one? So, why put a $200 trigger in an AR when the buyer is going to put a different $200 trigger in it.
It's a bit like triggers on AR-15's. Most of them come with a cheap "military" trigger. The manufacturer knows many buyers want a better trigger, but which one? So, why put a $200 trigger in an AR when the buyer is going to put a different $200 trigger in it.
Poco Oso
Buckeye
gunzo said:
It's Altamont that makes Ruger's grips. It's still a hit or miss prospect as to what you'll get. I've seen some pretty fair fitting ones and some that don't even come close. My experience has been, that it's not so much the grips, as it is the inconsistency between Ruger's grip frames.
