New to me Blackhawk, new custom grips-pics

[Phil0411]

I picked this 5.5" new model Super Blackhawk .44 at a recent gunshow then decided to make some grips for it. They are Amboyna burl that was crosscut.

I have been making 1911 grips for years, but this was my first attempt at revolver grips. What do you think?

 

[BIgMuddy]

Very nice to say the least. Looks as good as if you have been making revolver grips for years too. Great Job!

Dan

 

[gak]

Great looking revolver!

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Wow, that is a sharp looking gun. The grips make the gun. Nice job. :D :D

...Jimbo

 

[mindustrial]

I think they look great. The color & grain work well with the stainless. The only thing I would do to improve them is put some Ruger emblems in 'em- but that's prolly just me.

I'll be needing a couple pairs for my NM Flattops...let me know wher to send check.

 

[Lee Martin]

Looks really nice. That 5.5" SBH is a great model.

 

[americal]

OUTSTANDING :!: :!: Thats my observation :)

 

[461]

Great gun and you did a great job on the grips.

 

[Bogatah]

Wish I had the patience and talent to do something like that, they are awesome.

 

[Clint50]

Nice work!

 

[DeletedMember58]

Yowza!

 

[M'BOGO]

Well done.

 

[BlkHawk73]

Very nicely done! Mine would need medallions though. Just look too bare without them.

 

[Knuckles]

Sharp lookin' gun you got there! 8)

 

[ar15ed]

beautiful!!!

 

[SAJohn]

Phil, You may be new to our forum but it is obvious that you are not new to making single action grips!

John

 

[Phil0411]

Thanks alot guys, I appreciate it!

Actually I am new to making single action grips. I made one other set about 25 years ago for a pistol I still have.

All it takes is a steady hand and lots of patients. I have about 5 hours total time in them, plus the finish dry and re coat time. I know the fit could be slightly better. The wood to frame fit is very close, but not perfect like I would have liked to get it. Heck, the gun's not perfect anyways, so the grips match! :D I am not dissing Ruger, it's a used gun I got for a very good price.

Also, I would like to add the Ruger emblems, so if anyone here knows where I can get them, please let me know. I have installed lots of Colt emblems in 1911 grips, so that will be easy for me if I can get them.

Thanks again for the great compliments!