patrick_ford
Bearcat
I have a .44 Special Blackhawk that I love, except for the grips. Even though this gun is not a magnum, the cheese-grater grips eat up my hands. So I ordered some Hogue simulated ivory grips directly from Ruger with their emblem. They arrived today. They were chipped right out of the packaging in 2 places and they didn't fit without needing to heavily modify the "guide hole" near the bottom of each panel. I can tell they are not going to fit regardless of what I do.
Is this simulated ivory really as delicate as these particular grips seem? If so, they have no business being on a working gun. I am going to return these grips. I did not want to pay a ton of money for grips, that was why I attempted to use Ruger's Hogue grips they were $64. Is it possible to get grips that look good and are functional but not cost an arm and a leg?
I wanted to try an ivory look-alike, but like I said, if they are this delicate, I can't go that route. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments about their experiences with this grip material or an alternative?
Thanks and Merry Christmas,
Patrick
Is this simulated ivory really as delicate as these particular grips seem? If so, they have no business being on a working gun. I am going to return these grips. I did not want to pay a ton of money for grips, that was why I attempted to use Ruger's Hogue grips they were $64. Is it possible to get grips that look good and are functional but not cost an arm and a leg?
I wanted to try an ivory look-alike, but like I said, if they are this delicate, I can't go that route. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments about their experiences with this grip material or an alternative?
Thanks and Merry Christmas,
Patrick