Grips for a Dan Wesson revolver

csurp34 · #1 03-02-2021, 10:45 PM

I am trying to source new grips for a Dan Wesson Revolver Model 41V with 8" barrel.

The grip material will be Resin-S, Ivory.

Below is a photo of the revolver and an example of what I am looking for.

Any ideas are much appreciated.

TY.

dasnake · #2 03-03-2021, 12:05 AM

Is DW fan still active here? I got grips from him years ago, just a thought.

csurp34 · #3 03-03-2021, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dasnake

Is DW fan still active here? I got grips from him years ago, just a thought.

I don't see DW Fan in the members list.

I guess I am looking for someone who makes revolver grips for other than the mass produced brands.

TY.

dasnake · #4 03-03-2021, 03:47 AM

I misunderstood, you are looking for faux ivory? Am I right? I have a beretta stampede that I put that on from a company in Seattle, their name was/is truivory, I dont believe they are producing anymore but there are brands that are, I'll see what I can find out, if you google them I believe you will see names come up who deal now.

dasnake · #5 03-03-2021, 04:02 AM

Truivory is gone, but with a look at a couple of sass sites there was mention of a few makers, probably find yourself something there.

csurp34 · #6 03-03-2021, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dasnake

Truivory is gone, but with a look at a couple of sass sites there was mention of a few makers, probably find yourself something there.

Yes, faux Ivory, specifically Resin-S.

TY

dasnake · #7 03-03-2021, 04:30 AM

One of the sass sites made reference to resin-s, I'm thinking with some more looking they can be found quite easily, good luck.

colt_saa · #8 03-03-2021, 09:50 AM

I like the look of Target sized smooth Zebrawood on the large frame Dan Wessons

They pop up every now and then

After we get past this China Virus Crisis I would like to find two more for my Model 740 and 741 Dan Wessons

The smaller grips might be fine on a snubby or a 4", I just think they look out of place on a 6" or 8:

csurp34 · #9 03-03-2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by colt_saa

I like the look of Target sized smooth Zebrawood on the large frame Dan Wessons

They pop up every now and then

After we get past this China Virus Crisis I would like to find two more for my Model 740 and 741 Dan Wessons

The smaller grips might be fine on a snubby or a 4", I just think they look out of place on a 6" or 8:

Very nice!

LDM · #10 03-03-2021, 12:48 PM

Take a look at the Dan Wesson forum. Last time I was on there was someone making custom grips.

csurp34 · #11 03-03-2021, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LDM

Take a look at the Dan Wesson forum. Last time I was on there was someone making custom grips.

I have and I reached out to LB Custom Grips who is not taking new orders

TY.

BillBro · #12 03-04-2021, 12:21 AM

American Holly will look just like ivory when dried correctly.

csurp34 · #13 03-04-2021, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BillBro

American Holly will look just like ivory when dried correctly.

Thanks Bill. At this point I can like lots of options and that would certainly be one.

The challenge is finding someone to build them.

DW's don't have a traditional grip frame so many/most grip artists don't work with them.

If it was easy everyone would do it?

Model52guy · #14 03-04-2021, 09:41 AM

I’ve collected dan wessons since the 80’s. I dont ever remember seeing faux ivory grips on one.

csurp34 · #15 03-04-2021, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Model52guy

I’ve collected dan wessons since the 80’s. I dont ever remember seeing faux ivory grips on one.

The new materials such as Resin-S often even fool the experts.

Any thoughts on where to have grips made?

44wheelman · #16 03-06-2021, 03:04 PM

I have seen the white resign grips.

Google: Dan Wesson Commemeratives, and view images.

No clue if you can still find a loose set or not, and seem to have only been made in the blockier target style.

csurp34 · #17 03-06-2021, 03:07 PM

Good thought.

I have been looking for a set of these.

No luck so far.