ruger grips

[luedersj]

I've been checking out the photos on some recent topics (e.g. 22 mag cylinders). The grips on the guns look way better than the ones on mine, which are mostly OM's. Have they been varnished? or polished? The only grips I have that compete are on an early Super Blackhawk, which were oil filled or something like that. I'd like mine to shine too.

 

[BRL]

Nobody has answered your question yet? :?

Not sure which thread your referring to, but to simplify the answer, you can do anything from going to your local hardware store for some "clear coat" spray-on finish, to getting more involved.

Lots of folks on this forum have their own technique, hopefully, some will provide tips.

 

[flatgate]

Well,
I'm sure not going to post pics of my "project" guns when they're still fitted with "work grips"

flatgate

 

[BRL]

Well,
I'm sure not going to post pics of my "project" guns when they're still fitted with "work grips"

flatgate

He may have been talking about my thread, but I'm not going to look like an idiot, and give out some answer, when he wasn't referring to my thread at all.

I'd rather look like an idiot if he was referring to my thread.

Come on flatgate...let's see 'um.....I could use a laugh! :lol:

 

[luedersj]

I'd like to hear from some other members abour what they do. I have cleaned up mildew spots on rifle stocks with WD-40 and fine steel wool, which works great on the spots and they shine for a while. This idea came from one of the guys at Collector's Guns. I have also used expensive french paste furniture polish. A lot of work, but it works up a great shine.

So what's the word on refinishing grips? Is it a good or bad idea on collectible guns?

 

[street]

I'd like to hear from some other members abour what they do. I have cleaned up mildew spots on rifle stocks with WD-40 and fine steel wool, which works great on the spots and they shine for a while. This idea came from one of the guys at Collector's Guns. I have also used expensive french paste furniture polish. A lot of work, but it works up a great shine.

So what's the word on refinishing grips? Is it a good or bad idea on collectible guns?

It usually best to keep a collector gun just as it came from the factory. That being said, we all have replaced grips, grip frames and ejector rod housings in order to upgrade the finish. Let me add. If you are going to do this, do it with period correct parts. I once found a 10 in. 357 Flattop that had a split cylinder. I replaced it but I had to look long and hard for a 357 cylinder with the small "s" proof stamp. This was period correct.

As for the grips. If it didn't come from the factory with shinny grips, then I would leave it alone. This is for a collector gun. If it is a shooter then do as you like.

 

[rugerguy]

really can't go by any internet pictures, the lighting and whatever can make them "look" appear to be what they are NOT when wiped off, we put only RIG on any and all of our guns, metal, wood and plastic, and under light, in a picture can look "wet & shiny".......yes, various guns have different finishes in different eras, as well as models........

 

[swindler1]

It really depends on the wood. These grips have no finish applied yet. Just buffed and waxed.

 

[luedersj]

Thanks to all.

 

[contender]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned that there are some OM's with varnished grips & some with oiled grips. That said, all the above comments on gentle treatment of proper factory grips can make them appear shiny & nice. I wouldn't alter any OM parts to where it would affect the value of a collectable gun.
Simple polishing or treatments listed above will help & keep them original.

 

[Acorn]

Damn Swindler, those grips in the 4th pic down are beautiful! Rosewood?

 

[swindler1]

Damn Swindler, those grips in the 4th pic down are beautiful! Rosewood?

Thanks. Those are Kingwood. Very hard to work with but I wish I had a truck load of it .

 

[Hondo44]

Birchwood Casey's Tru Oil. The more coats, the shinier they get.