escutcheons

[northwoods]

fellow pistoleros:

I have been makeing a few sets of grips for my NM vaquero. Plan to make a few sets from cocobolo in the next few weeks.

my question:

where to get escutheons?

I have seen the ones from brownel's and will use them if there are no other choices. I am following the directions from this web site

www.chipengelmann.com/Grips.html

and I like to look of the ones in the write-up. where to get them?

northwoods

[Marshal Will Wingam]

The ones available from Brownells are the only ones I know about. I bought a few and they are good ones.

[Delmonico]

That's what I have used also.

[Irish Dave]

Dixie used to sell these also. Probably still do.

[tn gun runner]

got mine from ruger..$16.00 for 5 pairs delivered to my door in 2 days...they are 1.25 each so order 2 for each gun

[warbucks16]

northwoods:

Escutcheons are also available thru Midway-USA in Columbia, MO., thier Web address is:  http://www.midwayusa.com.

Good Shooting.

Warbucks16

[Doc Shapiro]

I've started making grips for sale.  Out of briar, same stuff as is used for smoking pipes.  The grain is outstanding! 

Anyway, I'm using these from brownells.  http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=388&title=ESCUTCHEON+SCREWS

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I've started making grips for sale.  Out of briar, same stuff as is used for smoking pipes.  The grain is outstanding!

Do you have any pics of those grips?

[Steel Horse Bailey]

I'm with you, Marshal Will!  Briar wood grips sound really cool!  I'd love to see some.

[Doc Shapiro]

I do have some pictures.  Available here: http://www.jspublications.net/Grips/index.htm

Doc

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Wow, Doc, those are beautiful. I particularly like the blasted finish. Good work. I'll keep an eye on your site to see what new models you add to your line.

Thanks for the link.

[Doc Shapiro]

Thanks!  That's it for new models for a while.  I am planning to start on some more rusticated grips today. I'd like to get more offered for sale.  Colt/Clone grips are going to be made to order.  There isn't much consistency between guns and they need to be fit to the frame. 

Oh, I finally set up a domain dedicated to the grips.  http://www.jsgrips.com  Update bookmarks!

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Good to have the dedicated site for the grips, Doc. The chisels you use for the rusticated finish do a good finish. I can't imagine what they are, but that doesn't matter. Good work, pard.

[Doc Shapiro]

Thanks Marshal.  Just posted up another 2 pair.  These are matching, would go well on a brace of match guns  .

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I love the grain in those. Looks good.