Remington Replacement Grips

[Doctor Bill]

Well, I just got through trying to shoot a local club match in a good, steady, all-day rain.  On the second stage I nearly lost one of my pistols.  I shoot 1875 Remmies in 0.45 colt loaded with a 250-grain bullet on a case full of ffg powder - definitely a warthog load even in dry weather.  I currently have the factory installed, smooth wood grips.  Does anyone have a source for replacement grips for this pistol that would: a) be SASS appropriate and b) give me some more grip.

Thanks very much for any information.

Doctor Bill

[Capt. Montgomery Little]

Check out the grips offered at www.gripmaker.com.  I have a number of them and think they are great.  Sculpted designs are all period correct and quite detailed. Prices are sure on the money (no pun intended) also.

[Forty Rod]

Somebody (Dixie Gun Works?) used to carry copies of the gutta percha Remington grips.  Ne'er been a fan of black grips, but those looked right slick.

[Jubal Starbuck]

    Doctor Bill,
  I have two '75 Remingtons in .44 WCF and I put a set of antique ivory checkered star grips from River Junction Trade Co. on one and a set of Vintage black hard plastic checkered grips on the other.  The checkered star grips fit almost perfectly.  They run about $65, if memory serves, and the Vintage grips were around $28 and are a little undersized.  I like 'em both, and they're easy to hang on to.  When I got the checkered star grips, I stopped in at RJT with my revolver frame and tried the on the gun before buying.

Regards,

Jubal Starbuck