Black checkered Vaquero grips

[otis24]

Where can i get the black checkered Ruger Vaquero grips, OEM type? Looked at a couple of web sites and am not turning up anything.

 

[arfmel]

Post a WTB in the classifieds here maybe.

 

[Hondo44]

Call the Ruger cust svc dept here:
https://www.ruger.com/service/partsService.html

 

[gak]

Lots of folks don't like them ("cheesegraters" often referred to) and take them off first thing, so you shouldn't have a hard time finding. I think they give up on them too fast, at least as a back-up field/working set to give their fancies a break. I've actually found them to be a good looking--that traditional Colt or Ruger flattop vibe--serviceable grip (albeit a bit slim by some folks' standards, another common gripe) grip by hitting them with several minutes of elbow grease with some 00-000 steel wool over a wastebasket. I carefully mask off the smooth edges and emblem, as well as metal backstrap of course (I find it actually easier to work with them on the gun, YMMV). The result: this little bit of "antiquing" knocks the objectionable (to many) aggressive points off, toning them down a bit, to whatever degree one wants... The extent I do them still leaves them looking new, but a bit more "the way they should," ie, minus the plastic sheen...to me, under close inspection they look and feel a bit more like they have a "hard rubber" quality. Some folks use fine grit sandpaper, but to me the wool--while maybe a little more work.--gives you a little more control. Again, YMMV.

 

[otis24]

Thanks, gak! I did find a set from a fellow forum member. They are slim, and I like them that way. I find them to be a very serviceable grip. The rosewood grips are beautiful, but to slick for my tastes. My Vaquero came with a set of Hogue black polymer grips, but again, too slick and a little thicker than I like. So, I am enjoying the checkered grips thus far, although I have not yet been able to get out and shoot the Vaquero yet.