Bisley Vaquero simulated ivory grips

[areslagae]

Hi all,

I am looking for a set of Bisley Vaquero KRBNV-455-I simulated ivory grips. The original ones have been scrimshawed with a scorpion. Although this seems to have been done by a craftsman I personally do not really like it.

Since I cannot seem to find a set of original ones (if someone has a set for sale or knows a place where they are still for sale please let me know) I am considering after market grips.

I have found several alternatives (listed below).

* AJAX ($29.95, -: no medallion)
http://www.ajaxcustomgrips.com/AjaxPolymer.html

* Hogue ($59.95, -: no medallion)
http://www.hogueinc.com/store/products/ruger-bisley-ivory-polymer-cowboy-panels/134

* Ruger: HOGUE SIM IVORY BISLEY GRIPS ($61.95, +: medallion)
http://shopruger.com/Hogue-Sim-Ivory-Bisley-Grips/productinfo/19920/

* Altamont ($59.95, -: no medallion)
http://grips4guns.com/pistol_grips/1614017.html

* Boone Trading Company ($45 + $15, +: medallion)
http://www.boonetrading.com/Ruger-Simulated-Grips.html

* Eagle grips ($89.95, +: medallion, -: gunfighter style)
https://www.eaglegrips.com/all-ruger-bisleys/349-ruger-bisley-ivory-polymer-gunfighter-grips-with-genuine-ruger-medallions.html

Which ones are good or bad quality? Which ones are closest to the original? Who made the original ones? Did I miss any?

Thanks,

 

[Joe Reilly]

Altamont makes some really nice grips. I'm not positive, but I think they make some of Ruger's factory grips.

 

[contender]

I just looked on the Ruger factory website. Hogue grips, with medallions, part number 19920,,, for $61.95.
I hope this helps!

 

[5card]

The originals are Lett and no longer made Hogue are the new makes but the material is different. I have a set of the original grips which I bought as replacements when I break mine. I have not been using them however so I have not broken any. They were costly at $129 plus $10 from Ruger. I would sell them and take a small loss at $90 shipped to you

 

[areslagae]

thanks for the info so far!

5card: PM sent

 

[s4s4u]

I have the Hogues, sans medalions, on my Bisley and like them very much.

 

[caryc]

If it's just scrimshaw, I'd remove it myself.

 

[daveg.inkc]

I just put a set of the Hogue Ivorys on a CC 5.5 Bisley. Fit ok. Looks great! I would recommend them

 

[nvbirdman]

I'm sure one of the gripmakers here (CLC Custom Grips comes to mind) could install the medallions on any set of grips you wish to supply to him.

 

[gobbler]

I ordered the Boone Trading Co. simulated ivory for my .44 special flattop and am extremely happy. Very nice! I got mine with black eagle medallions installed and aged.