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12-15-2016, 02:45 PM
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KB Grips (Kieth Brown)
Anyone know if KB Grips is still in business? Have sent them an email, but no response. Hoping to dress-up a couple of older S&W's.
Help!!
Recommendations for other grip makers also appreciated.
Thanks,
RW
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12-15-2016, 03:01 PM
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Keith is a one man band. He is busy making grips. He stays busy making grips. He makes them slowly---as does any other ARTIST.
That said, he has a web site. His site shows his stuff. His site shows what the stuff costs.
It has been said "Money talks!" If I had my knickers in a knot about getting some KB grips, I'd select what I wanted, write a check, and send it in. If I wanted some bells and whistles not treated in the web site, and needed to talk about them, I'd attach a note to the check. I'll bet he will respond.
As an aside, if you have to ask what some of the bells and whistles cost---you can't afford them!!
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Thanks Ralph........
I have NIB Model 19 I picked up in '79 and a K-22 Masterpiece I'd like to dress up.
At my age, $$$ is the least of my problems so I'll take you advice. Hopefully there is still something to that old saying "Money Talks and BS Walks".
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The real bottom line is Keith's an artist who has a business, but it's not run as a business man would run it. Those of us who are/were business people have to first recognize that, and then figure out a way to deal with it-----------without tearing our hair out.
Let's see now-------he has something I want to buy. He doesn't seem to give a rat's behind whether I buy it or not. Are there any books/consultants I can buy to help me with this dilemma?
I suspect the second/subsequent set of grips you might buy will be easier. He'll probably recognize your name, know you're not a tire kicker, and didn't call to waste his time. That might not be the case the second time around, but it'll come to pass---eventually---if you live long enough.
Live long---and prosper!
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12-15-2016, 06:19 PM
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You can find kb grips on eBay
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RW it depends on how you want to be dressing them as far as who/what else to recommend. Keith does awesome work that is worth waiting for.
I'm a guy who gets a bit carried away dressing them up.
I went pretty extreme recently with my favorite K 22.
scroll down in this thread to where a friend fixed the pictures for me.
Favorite K 22.....gets Ropers
Previously it had some factory grips I really liked.
There are some spectacular factory ones out there if you hunt for them.
Both checkered and smooth
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rct269
The real bottom line is Keith's an artist who has a business, but it's not run as a business man would run it. Those of us who are/were business people have to first recognize that, and then figure out a way to deal with it-----------without tearing our hair out.
Let's see now-------he has something I want to buy. He doesn't seem to give a rat's behind whether I buy it or not. Are there any books/consultants I can buy to help me with this dilemma?
I suspect the second/subsequent set of grips you might buy will be easier. He'll probably recognize your name, know you're not a tire kicker, and didn't call to waste his time. That might not be the case the second time around, but it'll come to pass---eventually---if you live long enough.
Live long---and prosper!
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There are a few others out there like Mr. Brown ie, Al Ange from Virginia. When looking for the “Best” in trap/ skeet leather pouches or range bags, money isn’t the object.
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