Ahrends Grips declaring bankruptcy
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31FordA
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I’m sorry to hear this. I have Ahrends grips on several of my S&W revolvers, and all my Colt Government Models. It’s a sad day when a skilled craftsmen is forced out of business.
Does he require payment when you order from him or just before he ships? It says his wait time for revolvers is 2 years!
Larry
Bumpus13
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Been on the fence for a while. This sad news pushed me over.
Just bought a set from gripseller on eBay - K/L round to square conversion, maple, tung oil, retro targets. Can’t wait to put ‘em on my 6” 66-5
Edit: Close, but haven’t been quite thrilled with either set I’ve tried so far. These look like just the ticket.
Just bought a set from gripseller on eBay - K/L round to square conversion, maple, tung oil, retro targets. Can’t wait to put ‘em on my 6” 66-5
Edit: Close, but haven’t been quite thrilled with either set I’ve tried so far. These look like just the ticket.
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Patrick L
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Wow, 40+ replies and not one bad word about the man or his grips. I can only hope to live my life in such a way that people would say the same things about me. I too am saddened to hear this.
I have three sets. Two are in this family picture
The M66 has a set of smooth tacticals, the 24-3 in the center has finger groove tacticals. The 17 lower right normally wears a set of Retro targets, but I was experimenting with a set of Herret's bullseye grips (ended up deciding I didn't care for them.)
This news prompted me to order a set of N frame retro targets. Maybe put them on the new 27-2?
I have three sets. Two are in this family picture
The M66 has a set of smooth tacticals, the 24-3 in the center has finger groove tacticals. The 17 lower right normally wears a set of Retro targets, but I was experimenting with a set of Herret's bullseye grips (ended up deciding I didn't care for them.)
This news prompted me to order a set of N frame retro targets. Maybe put them on the new 27-2?
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I wish the best to Mr. Ahrends and was sad to hear about his loss and now the business issues.
Great product and beautiful work by a great craftsman.
I really like the last ones but I have them on a beater Model 10 (yes I know with the lock) I found for dirt cheap. Focus on the grips.
I have some others but these are what I have mounted for now.
I really need to take some pics with a better camera.
Great product and beautiful work by a great craftsman.
I really like the last ones but I have them on a beater Model 10 (yes I know with the lock) I found for dirt cheap. Focus on the grips.
I have some others but these are what I have mounted for now.
I really need to take some pics with a better camera.
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That’s terrible news the poor guy loses his wife to sickness and now this. I had talk to Mr. Ahrend some years ago either two or three years ago after his wife passed I had bought a bunch of grips from them for my J frames I love their boot grips. I sent a 340 PD Teddy Jacobson for action work with one of Mr. Ahrend grips on it Teddy Jacobson loved it he said it was very slim in the hands is great for pocket carry better than the Eagle Secret service grips. I wish Mr. Ahrends the best with more terrible times in his life Not to mention he was a very nice guy on the phone very very nice.
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My sincere condolences to Kim on the loss of his wife. Nothing could be more individually devastating than the departure of a spouse to the afterlife.
I have long used Ahrends stocks on S&Ws that I felt a need to customize to my individual tastes - they always had a style that I found both visually pleasing and functionally perfect for the gun's intended use.
It pains me to learn that they may no longer be available. Perhaps, like Ropers, in the future genuine Ahrends stocks will become sought after collectibles, if not already following this announcement.
Hang in there Kim. You have done very well in your craft, and are much appreciated for your diligent efforts. Best wishes.
John
I have long used Ahrends stocks on S&Ws that I felt a need to customize to my individual tastes - they always had a style that I found both visually pleasing and functionally perfect for the gun's intended use.
It pains me to learn that they may no longer be available. Perhaps, like Ropers, in the future genuine Ahrends stocks will become sought after collectibles, if not already following this announcement.
Hang in there Kim. You have done very well in your craft, and are much appreciated for your diligent efforts. Best wishes.
John
Sorry to hear about this!
Here are a few of the Adhrends I have! I've been wanting a set of J frames but procrastinated! Ya snooze, ya loose!
jcelect
Here are a few of the Adhrends I have! I've been wanting a set of J frames but procrastinated! Ya snooze, ya loose!
jcelect
"The bank tied up the programs and even my name. It appears they are going to continue the grip line. There wont be any one named Ahrends associated with these grips and we only hope they can continue the quality we offered."
How can this happen? Mr. Ahrends builds a business and the bank takes it over using his name.
I wonder if he can sell the business to someone that he thinks would be right for it, and that he supports.
Larry
How can this happen? Mr. Ahrends builds a business and the bank takes it over using his name.
I wonder if he can sell the business to someone that he thinks would be right for it, and that he supports.Larry
SC_Mike
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Very sad. I wish him the best...
My old 66-2.
My old 66-2.
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< snip > How can this happen? Mr. Ahrends builds a business and the bank takes it over using his name.
Larry
If Mr. Ahrends secured a loan with his business, it would be normal for the business name to be part of the "property" securing the loan. Especially here, where the "brand" may be one of if not the most valuable single asset of the business.
And once you declare bankruptcy for a business, you pretty much lose all control over what happens to the business thereafter. The secured creditors decide whether the business is continued under new management, divided up and sold in pieces (if there are multiple business operations that would allow one or more to be split off and sold to new buyers), or simply have the assets sold off in liquidation.
Some available from Gripseller
I just saw this thread and ordered a pair from Gripseller on eBay. They were original equipment on my 686 Stocking Dealer Special but I bought mine used and it didn’t come with them. Gripseller has quite a few still available
I just saw this thread and ordered a pair from Gripseller on eBay. They were original equipment on my 686 Stocking Dealer Special but I bought mine used and it didn’t come with them. Gripseller has quite a few still available
I also checked out ebay but they really didn't have what I wanted. I ended up buying 2 from Brownells, about 10% less than ebay. The only down side is that you can't see exactly what you're going to get. When I bought mine (late last night) they were the last ones in stock of that model. I doubt they have any left but if you're in the market for an N frame grip they might just have one. I bought K frame round and square.
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What is your favorite "wood" that Ahrends grips are made from? Pictures please.
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