Grips for 1863 Remington Pocket Pistol (converted to .32 S&W cartridge)

WaddWatsonEllis · August 12, 2009, 08:37:59 AM

I have recently purchased one of these little jewels.

So I have two questions:

1.) Does SASS allow extension grips, like a 'bird's head' grip that extends below the grip frame of the gun?

2. Does anyone know of a ready made source for faux or real antelope horn grips for this weapon?

Thanks for your assitance!

P.S. I am brand new with this type of weapon ... does anyone have any experience/tips that they would like to share?

WaddWatsonEllis · August 12, 2009, 08:39:14 AM

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Skinny Preacher 66418 · August 14, 2009, 09:01:43 AM

I've never seen any grips available for that peeshooter. A gripmaker could custom make you a set. I made some out of a whitetail antler to give me a thicker grip.

WaddWatsonEllis · August 14, 2009, 10:19:54 AM

Skinny Preacher,

I have two Schofields that have Elkhorn grips (put on by the previous owner) by Eagle Grips. I really like these grips.

Since Eagle Grips has agreed to make a pair, , they will probably be my choice. But it looks like the R&D costs are coming out of my wallet ....

Matt Bastardson · August 14, 2009, 07:26:49 PM

What "R&D costs"? You simply take the old grips, trace the pattern onto the new material, cut it out with a jigsaw, and shape to fit with a bumblebee sander, sandpaper, and small files where needed.

What are they charging for 1863 stag grips if I might ask?

I simply make them slightly oversized for "extension" grips, extending just a 1/16" or so past the frame on the bottom, back and front for people with large hands. It also serves to protect the grip frame during rough handling.

I just made a set of bubinga grips for an 1858 Remington on Tuesday. Still giving them the 'hand rubbed oil finish'.

WaddWatsonEllis · August 14, 2009, 09:08:40 PM

Matt,

The simple answer is too much. They quoted about a hundred more than what I would pay for the (much) larger Schofield grips.

But they seem to be the only game in town at this point ...

And that Bubinga is gorgeous!

BTW, his prices for established grips are on his website ....

http://www.eaglegrips.com/guns/Schofield-Grips-For-Navy-Arms-or.html

Matt Bastardson · August 14, 2009, 10:02:52 PM

So, $165 for the elk grips, and how much for the 'R&D' LOL!? Because I'm pretty confident that I could beat that. I currently have bubinga, oak burl, teak, mahogany, cherry, and some deer antler on hand. $75 (wood) - $100 (antler) per set of grips, + shipping. I would need the gun frame (minus cylinder) and the old grips (for comparison and pattern) for a proper fit. Also a tracing of your hand would be helpful. As would any other specifications such as slightly 'oversized', etc.

I won't be offended if you don't take me up on it, as you don't know me from Adam. I just thought I'd offer, as Eagle sounds rather 'pricey' to me. It's only a grip, for cripe's sake

WaddWatsonEllis · August 14, 2009, 10:27:59 PM

Matt,

I agree, it is 'only a grip'...

But there isn't a whole lot around for an 1863 Pocket Pistol .... another company had some faux bone grips made up for $65, but I think they would be alot more slippery than the Eagle Grips I have on my Schofields.

And of course, since they will be on the same belt, it would be very nice if they matched or came close...

Your price is in the range that I had in mind, (rather than the $285 that they 'WAG'd; I asked for a WAG, and I would imagine that it is much higher than what his price would finally be).

So send me an email (it's on my profile) and let's talk about this ....