How about a Keith Brown picture thread?

szuppo · #1 01-14-2009, 05:37 PM

Unfortunately I don't have a pair yet

But I'd love to see those of you that do!
I'm amazed at his Roper style grips! Quite an artist to say the least.

Let's see them!

BlackAgnes · #2 01-14-2009, 05:50 PM

OK--I'll open the dance--Keith's grips on a super-rare Model 26-1 in .45 Colt.

Tim

rayb · #3 01-14-2009, 06:09 PM

Beautiful. Thanks for posting.
rayb

Klatuu · #4 01-14-2009, 07:02 PM

Good idea. As long as he's not naked.

Mickey D · #5 01-14-2009, 07:14 PM

Nice wood!

j38 · #6 01-14-2009, 07:19 PM

Here's a set of pre-war magnas Keith restored for my 4" KCPD RM. They look even better in person. The stocks were originally fitted with a grip adapter and exhibited notches in the wood along each side of the respective grip panels. There is no longer any trace of these notches - and the grain in the wood stands out beautifully.

Regards,

Jerry

bbtrout · #7 01-14-2009, 07:46 PM

A pair of Keith's Ropers on an engraved 3 1/2" five screw pre-27 (elk bone magnas by Patrick Grashorn). A 696 wearing Keith Brown magnas with S&W medallions.

szuppo · #8 01-14-2009, 09:09 PM

Some excellent examples of his craftsmanship. I need to see if I can get on his waiting list...

OIF2 · #9 01-14-2009, 09:37 PM

I've shown this before, but they are pretty. KB Ropers on a non-reg magnum.
Bob

JayCeeNC · #10 01-14-2009, 10:14 PM

N-frame pre-war service grips:

N-frame pre-war Magnas with ivory scrimshaw medallions on a Registered Magnum:

Mickey D · #11 01-14-2009, 10:18 PM

Wow, I really like those restored magnas. They really 'pop'.

szuppo · #12 01-14-2009, 10:30 PM

We are fortunate to have the talent found here on the this Forum!

Keith Brown
Shooboy
VM

Just to name a few.....

I could spend my yearly "gun fund" on stocks and gunsmithing tools alone!

tjpopkin · #13 01-16-2009, 11:32 PM

I've shown these before but they are just sooooo beautiful.....
Keith's grips on my 38/44

Tired...time for sleep....
Terry
Keith's grips on my 4" Model 53......

rbert0005 · #14 01-17-2009, 04:13 AM

Here are some more.

Bob

rburg · #15 01-17-2009, 06:13 AM

Wheew! I got a scare when I read the thread title! If you want to see Keith Brown, just go to the next OGCA meeting. The last thing we need here are pictures of Keith hiself!

idahostreams · #16 01-17-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OIF2:
I've shown this before, but they are pretty. KB Ropers on a non-reg magnum.
Bob

WOW. Incredible wood, checkering and finishing. I don't think I have ever seen more beautiful grips. Thanks,

Julian

szuppo · #17 01-17-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rburg:
Wheew! I got a scare when I read the thread title! If you want to see Keith Brown, just go to the next OGCA meeting. The last thing we need here are pictures of Keith hiself!

And you still looked? What's that say about you Dick? lol

buffalo4star · #18 01-19-2009, 12:37 PM

These are my three sets of Keith Brown grips.The smooth set is on a Pre 28.The Roper style is on a transitional Heavy Duty.Sometime in it's history someone added King sights.Have not decided which "N" frame will get the third set.

Stranglehold · #19 01-19-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by buffalo4star:
Have not decided which "N" frame will get the third set.

I've got a couple that would look good on!

Roe

BruceHMX · #20 01-19-2009, 02:30 PM

Here's a set on a Pre War M&P 4 inch target.

They feel great.

RKmesa · #21 01-19-2009, 09:45 PM

A couple of sets purchased in a great transaction from Handejector (they are his photos as well - since I have moved I have not had the chance to set up my "studio" - I'll fix that shortly):

With original hardware:

Scrimshawed ivory medallions:

Keith does beautiful work!!!

JayCeeNC · #22 01-19-2009, 10:22 PM

Bruce and buffalo, thanks for sharing those.
I've been on Keith's list for a set of Roper's for 1.5 years now, I know they'll be an awesome addition to the other sets I've bought from him.

Doc44 · #23 01-20-2009, 06:56 AM

44 Magnum from May 1956 with Kearsarge type stocks by KB. These stocks have a satin finish that I really like.

Bill

greenberry · #24 01-20-2009, 11:21 AM

Beautiful grips on this thread. I now have to look for a set!

230grfmj · #25 01-20-2009, 02:21 PM

Here is a set of Keith Brown grips. They are “wraparound” N frame grips. They are made from a beautiful piece of Exhibition French Walnut, and they are absolutely gorgeous. They are made with a very noticeable palm swell.

They are as beautiful in person to see and to touch.

Notice the true palm swell.

mpmillen · #26 01-20-2009, 03:53 PM

Keith Brown makes great grips - beautifully made and very comfortable to use.

Keith Brown · #27 01-20-2009, 09:57 PM

Thank you szuppo, for the thread and the compliment. No need to worry about Klatuu's post, I wouldn't want to run you all off with my picture, I'm so ugly I shower in the dark! It's really nice to see the grips on all the different guns, when I make them I only see them on the few I own. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to post pictures and for the kind comments. JayCee, email coming your way, looks like another of my infamous mistakes.

Keith

SmithNut · #28 01-20-2009, 10:00 PM

Keith does fantastic work.

Even with simple (Magna) grips for simple guns....

Joe Kent · #29 01-21-2009, 08:24 AM

With all the great pictures of Keith's work ,I can hardly wait to get mine. Keith tells me it will be another 7 or 8 weeks. As I have said before, you guys are extremely dangerous to my wallet.

1Aspenhill · #30 02-06-2009, 08:16 PM

I have often said that Keith is the Michealanglo of wood! I love his grips!!!!! I enjoy them everytime I look and them and pick them up. Thanks Keith for all that you do! I guess you can tell I really do like them!
Bill

Keith Brown · #31 02-06-2009, 08:36 PM

Thank you for the thread szuppo, and many thanks to all for the photos and kind comments. It's always a pleasure to see the grips on a gun other than mine.

Keith

bubblehead2 · #32 02-07-2009, 10:52 AM

Here is my

Outdoorsman with Keiths' Grips:

fat tom · #33 02-08-2009, 09:13 AM

It just don't get mo' better!

f.t.

Jebus35745 · #34 02-08-2009, 07:13 PM

Keith, do you make grips for the K round butt? My son is in Wright State by you and we were passing through Beavercreek. I told him you lived there and you made some real nice grips. I'll have a set one day, Larry

153 · #35 02-09-2009, 08:38 AM

What beautiful work!

THANKS!

KSCowboy · #36 02-09-2009, 09:50 AM

Finally got some pictures of mine. I need another pair or two!

25-5

24-3

27-2

bbtrout · #37 02-14-2009, 06:35 PM

These Keith Brown Ropers in exhibition French walnut with 20 lpi checkering are going on a pair of engraved S&W 3 1/2" model 27s. I recommend his craftsmanship to anyone who needs a beautiful pair of functional custom made grips which also qualify as art. Thank you for your dedication Keith!

RedCell · #38 02-14-2009, 06:51 PM

Outstanding! All these grips seem to just ooze quality and class. Thank you for sharing

RKmesa · #39 02-14-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SmithNut:
Keith does fantastic work.

Even with simple (Magna) grips for simple guns....

Simple...?

. Is that a 1905 4th Change M&P Target with a 4" barrel? If so, that is the only one that I have ever seen. Beautiful! Especially with the K pre-war style magnas... Thanks for sharing - I missed this earlier.

JayCeeNC · #40 02-15-2009, 10:48 AM

Just got these in today from Keith:

Pigman · #41 02-15-2009, 01:01 PM

I should have never viewed this thread, those are some of the most beautiful grips I've ever seen, I no doubt will be saving for a pair. The wood choices and grain you guys have picked out are outrageous!!!

dant · #42 02-16-2009, 02:09 PM

wow, awesome pictures guys, now I will feel "guilty" when I have Keith spend TOO much time at my table at the OGCA , when he should be 'home ,getting this stuff out to you.....

but a finer 'friend', one cannot have...nice job ....

( I really think he's just taking a 'break'....)

rburg · #43 02-17-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dant:
I will feel "guilty" when I have Keith spend TOO much time at my table at the OGCA , when he should be 'home ,getting this stuff out to you

Oh, just go ahead and call him a slacker!!!

If he's not sitting behind your tables, he's behind Lee's.

Keith, are you still reading?

Did the cutters work out for you? Were they capable of cutting walnut?

bbtrout · #44 03-08-2009, 12:47 PM

A pair of Keith Brown's recent exhibition French walnut creations in the S&W combat style on my 3" 624. Thanks, Keith.
Mike

Nukes · #45 05-11-2016, 04:00 PM

Any new examples?

MCorps0311 · #46 05-11-2016, 05:25 PM

I like all the grips on this thread.

Model39 · #47 05-11-2016, 06:01 PM

Grips on my 3" 1974 Model 66 (No-Dash)

RubEric · #48 05-13-2016, 01:44 AM

KB Cokes on Mod 60:

1blindref · #49 05-13-2016, 09:46 AM

Some threads are worth resurrecting. This is certainly one of them.

I bought these KB Ropers from the Lee Jarrett a few years ago.

On my 1932 38-44 Outdoorsman

Blind Boy · #50 05-13-2016, 11:53 AM

both beautiful and useful. The original correct numbered service stocks are not suited to my hand, but Keith's Roper version is fantastic on all accounts. Here are two of mine, on a M&P .38 Target in walnut from 1915 and a K 32 from 1941 in redheart.