Custom grip Maker

[bstrongTO]

Is there any recommendations to make a grip from some of wood and etc.
Who is recommended to discuss options on a Custom Ruger Grip?
He saved these for a reason.
Thanks

 

[contender]

That's easy.
Lone Star Custom Grips
Zane Thompson.
[email protected].

If you don't get him that way,, let me know & I can PM you his phone number.

TOP quality & you will not be disappointed.

 

[seasterl]

What’s the typical turn-around time.

 

[contender]

That will be a question for Zane. But he's pretty quick if he's not too covered up.

 

[Robb Barnes]

The top two pieces are obviously wood but is the bottom piece mammoth or mastodon? IF so, i am curious how itr works with tools. I have worked and made grips from walrus ivory, hippo tusk and elephant ivory but never either of the extinct large animals.

 

[bstrongTO]

Unfortunately I have no idea what or where he got these. I don’t see any of those inside markings that shows with elephant. It’s cut in 1/3rds, which I am wondering if he did this on purpose?
Any ideas?

 

[Robb Barnes]

If there are no Schreger lines then I assume it is either the mastodon or mammoth. Not seeing a ruler next to them for size information as far as width goes it is kind of tough to tell but a person should be able to get a set of grips from each piece if they are 4" long m/l. When I start with sheep horns they are shaped like that and by careful splitting and then milling flat you can usually get panels thick and wide enough for panels. Walrus ahs a totally different color core section so I know it is not that and the shape is wrong for hippo tusks.

Robb

 

[Robb Barnes]

Similar break down into sections of sheep horn for grip panels. You just have to look at each piece that comes off the section with the bigger center void and figure the best way utilize the section.

 

[RockyD83]

Is there any recommendations to make a grip from some of wood and etc.
Who is recommended to discuss options on a Custom Ruger Grip?
He saved these for a reason.
Thanks

Chigsgrips.com, Chad does great work and a pleasure to work with.

 

[Robb Barnes]

Chad does do great work, I have a few sets of his in my grip library. You will need to send him your grip frame for the best fit.

 

[contender]

Above,, I mentioned Zane Thompson.

Well, my feeble mind forgot the fact that Robb here,, is also now making grips. While I haven't physically seen his work,, I can say from all I know about him & his enjoyment of woodworking,, AND a love of SA handguns,, I have no doubt his grips are top quality!!

 

[sceva]

If there are no Schreger lines then I assume it is either the mastodon or mammoth. Not seeing a ruler next to them for size information as far as width goes it is kind of tough to tell but a person should be able to get a set of grips from each piece if they are 4" long m/l. When I start with sheep horns they are shaped like that and by careful splitting and then milling flat you can usually get panels thick and wide enough for panels. Walrus ahs a totally different color core section so I know it is not that and the shape is wrong for hippo tusks.

Robb

Mastodon and Mammoth do have schreger lines; they are at a different angle than elephant. The ends may need to be polished up a little for the lines to be visible.

 

[Robb Barnes]

Thank you sir, I stand corrected.

 

[Johnnu2]

I've been wondering why no one (other than Contender) had suggested our Forum brother: Robb Barnes.

J.

 

[contender]

Johnnu2,, I would hazard a guess, that it's because Robb isn't as well known yet.

 

[Robb Barnes]

Thank you guys, I appreciate the comments but I like working just off referrals and word of mouth. That means people only hear of my grip work from folks who have used and seen the work. No website, Facebook page or Instagram are to be found for my grip work. The last thing I would want would to be have a 5 year backlog like Rob Rowen does. I am too old for that! I only share pictures here if it may help answer questions about grips or if it something unique that I think folks might enjoy, not to solicit work.