Inspired by the recent discussion on grips, I have a new Pietta Frontier inbound. This will be a blue CCH 7-1/2" in .45 Colt. I very much want to dress it up with grips as similar as possible to those sported by Gunsmoke's Marshall Dillon. I went through several weeks of a similar effort a year or so back searching for that sort of grips to fit a 47 year old Ruger New Model Blackhawk, which ultimately failed. Nothing from anywhere fit even close enough to "fit" them to what I thought was a very common revolver. Perhaps this one will be easier?
https://www.tombstonegrips.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT
There are lots of grip makers out there. Google is your friend. 2 of the more well known elk stag grip makers are Grashorn Grips and Sack Peterson.
You talking about something like this?
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Jack, yeah I think that's what he's looking for.
CB88, into your search engine type "jigged bone saa grips" and you will see lots like that, plus the link from Major 2 above.
I've been buying grips for several types of guns from Arizona Custom Grips and they fit very well but their stag style does not look like that.
Quote from: Graveyard Jack on March 06, 2025, 01:36:00 PMYou talking about something like this?
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Exactly
Quote from: Abilene on March 06, 2025, 01:52:29 PMJack, yeah I think that's what he's looking for.
CB88, into your search engine type "jigged bone saa grips" and you will see lots like that, plus the link from Major 2 above.
I've been buying grips for several types of guns from Arizona Custom Grips and they fit very well but their stag style does not look like that.
Correct, that's why I didn't indicate I was searching for stag grips. I appreciate all the leads and I'll go from there. Some of those leads were among those who couldn't match an unaltered Ruger NM Blackhawk. Maybe a current production Pietta will be more successful.
https://azcustomgrips.com/products/pietta-frontier-pistolero-great-western-ii-magna-tusk%E2%84%A2-b-western-grips-gw-2
Ah so! Guess I gave up too soon searching AZ Custom. If you like your grips thinner than usual (I do) they can do that. A little pricier than some but I have 5 sets now of theirs.
What about these?
https://gungrip.com/imitation-jig-bone-pistol-and-revolver-grips-2.aspx
I agree the Arizona stag is nice but they don't look like the old Fitz jigged bone.
Quote from: Graveyard Jack on March 06, 2025, 11:36:45 PMWhat about these?
https://gungrip.com/imitation-jig-bone-pistol-and-revolver-grips-2.aspx
I agree the Arizona stag is nice but they don't look like the old Fitz jigged bone.
The look good, so worth a shot, but that's also one of the outfits who couldn't furnish grips for a New Model Blackhawk.
Quote from: Cheyenne Logan on March 06, 2025, 04:26:55 PMhttps://azcustomgrips.com/products/pietta-frontier-pistolero-great-western-ii-magna-tusk%E2%84%A2-b-western-grips-gw-2
Those look very promising!
Quote from: CatBacker88 on March 07, 2025, 01:28:43 PMThe look good, so worth a shot, but that's also one of the outfits who couldn't furnish grips for a New Model Blackhawk.
This set doesn't fit your New Model Blackhawk?
https://gungrip.com/ruger-vaquero-xr3-red-jig-bone-grips.aspx (https://gungrip.com/ruger-vaquero-xr3-red-jig-bone-grips.aspx)
Quote from: Hair Trigger Jim on March 07, 2025, 02:33:54 PMThis set doesn't fit your New Model Blackhawk?
https://gungrip.com/ruger-vaquero-xr3-red-jig-bone-grips.aspx (https://gungrip.com/ruger-vaquero-xr3-red-jig-bone-grips.aspx)
That is correct. In fact, neither of two they sent me fit either of two revolvers. One a .45 from 1976, the other a .357 from 1977. I returned them.
I bet that was a disappointment!
XR3-RED is the grip frame on both guns.
I'm going with the NC Ordnance grips, hoping for no issues. If all goes well, I'll revisit the Ruger situation. The gun arrived yesterday, and if anyone is in the market for a nice single action .45, I would certainly endorse the Cimarron Frontier. This is my second one, the first being two years ago. It was a 5.5", and although cosmetically there wasn't anything to really object to, it was only about average for looks. Unfortunately it had some serious timing issues and had to "go back" to Texas for adjustment. This 7.5" version has much better case coloring and it seems perfectly timed. Also, I was really pleased to notice Pietta seems to have read my mind and started finishing their hammer spurs with the nice knurling Uberti's used for years instead of just a basic serration pattern. Looks real nice.
I've used NC Ordnance grips several times for obsolete or antique grips.
I had good experiences.
I can tell you the proprietor (at lease the Gent awhile back) can be cantankerous, there are tales told, of good days & bad ;)
Quote from: Major 2 on March 12, 2025, 12:54:40 PMI've used NC Ordnance grips several times for obsolete or antique grips.
I had good experiences.
I can tell you the proprietor (at least the Gent a while back) can be cantankerous, there are tales told, of good days & bad ;)
It's humorous you mention that. I remember such a conversation with a cantankerous gentlemen during my failed attempt to use their grips on my Blackhawks.
In case anyone cares ;) my NC Ordnance grips arrived and they do fit reasonably well. Not perfectly, of course, but a bit of fitting will get them looking just fine. I'll give those guys credit, they do ship quick!
We definitely want pictures!
Quote from: DeaconKC on March 18, 2025, 10:48:28 AMWe definitely want pictures!
I'll be happy to oblige, right after (1) I figure out how to post pictures and (2) I get my cylinder back from the gunsmith who is fitting the cylinder bushing for me. It was WAY too hard to pound it it out and of course it should be a snug slip fit so, I think it's best to let him do it.
Quote from: DeaconKC on March 18, 2025, 10:48:28 AMWe definitely want pictures!
Okay, could someone school me on posting pictures? I'm stumped...
Hit the reply button see the Click or Drag Files here to attach them
when you do your picture files on your computer will open select the photo you want to post and BOBs your uncle.
Unless the photo to too large, in that case you need to downsize them.
you can do that in the edit option.
Quote from: Major 2 on March 29, 2025, 04:54:34 PMHit the reply button see the Click or Drag Files here to attach them
when you do your picture files on your computer will open select the photo you want to post and BOBs your uncle.
Unless the photo to too large, in that case you need to downsize them.
you can do that in the edit option.
I'm sorry, I don't see any edit option...
Quote from: CatBacker88 on March 29, 2025, 05:53:36 PMI'm sorry, I don't see any edit option...
Open the photo in your files, there is edit option in the tool bar
at the top > EDIT click on the three DOTs
...in the dropdown window select resize image try 400 X 400
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:) CatBacker ;)
Some NICE you betcha. Big 'ol LIKE button
I see you worked it out ;)
Quote from: Major 2 on March 30, 2025, 02:41:24 PMI see you worked it out ;)
Well, between your help and my wife's PC, we got it done. I'm using a Chromebook, and it's not always obvious why things seem impossible. :)
Glad you got it working because that's a fine shooting iron!
Quote from: DeaconKC on March 30, 2025, 06:19:44 PMGlad you got it working because that's a fine shooting iron!
It should be just fine. I also have one I purchased two years ago, identical except a 5 1/2" barrel. It's a dandy, too. I would definitely recommend the Cimarron "Frontier" to anyone looking for a very nice looking well made reproduction of a Second Generation Colt.