Holly grips on the new 32 Maggie

[Joe S.]

I bought some rough cut grips from a fella and got around to fitting them today. They are American Holly. This is my first time working with this wood and it sands fast! Not a Rowen quality job by a long shot but I am pleased. They make that 5.5" 32 Maggie look nice.

 

[pete44ru]

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They look as good as Ivory to me - better than SI.

I'd be tempted to install a set of Ruger medallions in them.

.

 

[contender]

Looking good! I happen to be a big fan of Holly myself. I've made a few sets too!

 

[Joe S.]

Thanks yall.

I have one more set of blanks. Gonna send them in to get roughed out to some Bisley panels for my blued 44 i think.

 

[eric conrad]

They look great Joe. You do nice work.
Eric

 

[Joe S.]

Thank you!

 

[WendyZXZ]

Those are a great fit for the Ruger!

 

[Joe S.]

Thanks!

 

[Pistolero]

Very nice!

 

[sixshot]

Turned out really nice Joe, you should enjoy shooting that gun a lot.

Dick

 

[Joe S.]

It is a fun shooter for sure!

 

[pvtschultz]

My favorite part of Holly is its tendency to age over time. Give those grips 6 months or so can revisit the pictures you posted. You should start to see a subtle aging of the color.

 

[Joe S.]

I agree! That is the main thing that made me decide to use Holly for these stocks.

 

[hdxr750]

I like the way those look.

 

[Joe S.]

Thanks!

 

[gramps]

Yep, I like Holly also. Nice work, that will give you pleasure just taking the gun out of its resting place.
gramps

 

[Joe S.]

Thank you!

 

[protoolman]

Here is the one I kept that had hollies on it. Interesting that you had the same idea for the one I sold you! Mine were made by one of our forum members here as was the holster.

 

[Joe S.]

That is too cool!