What's the best color wood for a stainless revolver grips?

Rule3 · Apr 20, 2012

OK "stocks"

I now it's personal preference but I like most all of them. For a M 66.?

I do like darker woods so could just go with CocoBolo

The Silver Black Dymondwood might be nice but that is a laminate.

rburg · Apr 20, 2012

I'll guess elephant ivory. It looks great just about everywhere. At least to the folks "in-the-know". Who really cares what everyone else thinks?

CAJUNLAWYER · Apr 20, 2012

Easy question with an even easier answer-whichever color YOU like best.
Thank you-Thank you very much!

As far as grip material-may I suggest a Walrus Baculum? Elephant Ivory is so "rburg"

DeadAye · Apr 20, 2012

Pink seems to be very popular with some segment of the population...

youseemym&p · Apr 20, 2012

check these out and decide for yourself. you will be most pleased

Gemini Customs LLC - Revolvers & Services

ladder13 · Apr 20, 2012

Someone posted some pics of a M64 with what almost looked like black stocks, possibly Altamonts. I like dark wood on stainless guns, ymmv.

youseemym&p · Apr 20, 2012

i saw some black cocobolo grips on a colt python once. was amazing. almost a charcoal with pitch black swirling. was beautiful.

35Rem · Apr 20, 2012

I'll go the other direction and say Birdseye Maple looks good on SS.

youseemym&p · Apr 20, 2012

ill go waaaay off base and say simulated walnut in a nice plastic platform, checkered and shiny? okay okay i take that back that looks like **** lol

Straightshooter2 · Apr 20, 2012

I have a reddish color wraparound grips (not sure of the wood) on my stainless Commander and I think it looks excellent. Someone else mentioned cocobolo and with the right grain or checkering, it looks good on anything, blued or stainless.

CW

jag312 · Apr 20, 2012

I am partial to ivory, but for wood I like Gabon Ebony. One of my Randall knives has a Gabon Ebony handle, and it looks real good.

A10 · Apr 20, 2012

GOODYEARS!!!!! Ok, ok, stop throwing things! I like contrast, so dark wood like cocobolo, walnut, ebony, etc. The other alternative is elk or stag, both are fantastic on shiney guns!

Rule3 · Apr 20, 2012

youseemym&p said:
check these out and decide for yourself. you will be most pleased

Gemini Customs LLC - Revolvers & Services

I have a Gemini 640 but it has rubbers (Pachs) on it. It certainly would look better with wood but not pleasant to shoot.

feralmerril · Apr 20, 2012

My 66-3 lew horton came with these. I never have liked light colored wood on any finish gun. But it all depends on what you personaly like. I have never ever bought a gun or anything else geared to what someone else likes. I buy stuff for me! I never have been accused of being a fashion statement!

HOGSTR · Apr 20, 2012

I have Ahrends on my 66 snub in Paduak. It works for me, but I can see where others wouldn't like it. Don't have a picture, but can put one up if necessary.

Cocked & Locked · Apr 20, 2012

I kinda like these on my 66-no dash. Kinda plain looking though.

OK Hog Shooter · Apr 20, 2012

I've got some Grashorn CO elk stags, no bark or medallions on my 65... but I'm thinking I need some black Altamonts on my 64-5!

mstuhr · Apr 20, 2012

Oh well

youseemym&p said:
ill go waaaay off base and say simulated walnut in a nice plastic platform, checkered and shiny? okay okay i take that back that looks like **** lol

I know you don't mean to hurt my feelings.
I like it like that and they fit me too.
Thanks
Mike

forresth · Apr 20, 2012

Why do stocks and grips always have to be some exotic ****?

Why not a Tiger or Bird's Eye Maple? How about Black Ash? There are local shrubs that get big enough for grips that have a really interesting look to them too. I'm tired of the same-old same-old, especially when it comes to "custom" work. There are so many species out there, diversify a bit!

Rule3 · Apr 20, 2012

feralmerril said:
My 66-3 lew horton came with these. I never have liked light colored wood on any finish gun. But it all depends on what you personaly like. I have never ever bought a gun or anything else geared to what someone else likes. I buy stuff for me! I never have been accused of being a fashion statement!

Me like those.

Know what wood they are? I like finger grooves also.

What's the best color wood for a stainless revolver grips?

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