Ahrends Grips - Picture Request

[pogo2]

Cordia wood Ahrends on 686s

I have Ahrends cordia wood grips on two 686s - one round butt and one square butt. They match fairly well in color and grain. I find that I like the Cordia wood, which is sort of orange and black, better than the cocobolo wood, which is reddish brown and black.

 

[Markcuda]

What I like about Ahrends is their grips are the same cut on both sides.
Not all grip makers do that.
Wow, these pictures are great

 

[maxicooper]

I have Ahrends cordia wood grips on two 686s - one round butt and one square butt. They match fairly well in color and grain. I find that I like the Cordia wood, which is sort of orange and black, better than the cocobolo wood, which is reddish brown and black.

Sweet looking indeed.

 

[akguy1985]

so these are ahrends grips? they came off my model 13-1 when i bought it

 

[Markcuda]

Yes, they are Ahrend's

 

[ladder13]

686 with RB boot grips in cocobolo

617 with RB to SB cocobolo targets

Pair of Spegels for comparison, on a 66

 

[imashooter2]

So, Hawkerman - could you elaborate on the BIG difference between quarter sawn and flat sawn planks? Do you mean just visually different? or is there some strength difference inherent with one or the other?

The guy that put in my wood floor used quarter sawn Tamarack on the stairs (which cost more) and flat sawn on the rest.

Quarter sawn wood has straighter grain and is more stable than flat sawn. A link to help illustrate:

Quarter Sawn Wood, Rift Sawn Wood - BC Hardwood Floor Co. Ltd. - Vancouver British Columbia

 

[Markcuda]

Holy cow, them 617 grips look honky.

 

[ladder13]

 

[maxicooper]

Love the grip, .......................... but

....... I might need a new set. I've just found a small crack at the bottom end of the grip.

Dry air from heater might have caused the crack.

 

[Markcuda]

Just like that Taiwanese crap.

Don't go ragin' on ol DaJim now.

 

[Hawker Man]

So, Hawkerman - could you elaborate on the BIG difference between quarter sawn and flat sawn planks? Do you mean just visually different? or is there some strength difference inherent with one or the other?

The guy that put in my wood floor used quarter sawn Tamarack on the stairs (which cost more) and flat sawn on the rest.

In pistol or revolver grips made from wood as hard as the types of wood used by Ahrends, I don't believe there is a difference in strength, it is all is the way you like it to look. If you order from them it is a way of getting the grips you want. If you are thinking quarter sawn and they send you flat sawn you may not be happy, then again you may be pleasantly surprised.
Tom

 

[JTB7]

Some Ahrends on SS...

Maple round butt Retro-Bananas on my 617-4. Very comfortable grip on one of my favorite shooters.

And I have posted this photo elsewhere, Cocobolo square butt Retro-Combats on a 66-1. These have the oil finish. Probably the most natural grip for me that I have felt. My thanks to Davel686 for them.

Cheers and many thanks to all,
John

 

[EvenStephen]

Cocobolo Retro targets on an N frame

That gun must be very talented to be able to hold a pose like that!

 

[epj]

That gun must be very talented to be able to hold a pose like that!

Naw, just well balanced. That's its "three point stance".

 

[Markcuda]

Any one have grips in Cordia wood?

 

[pogo2]

Markuda asked:

Any one have grips in Cordia wood?

The two below are both Ahrends Cordia:

 

[Markcuda]

Thank you sir.
I am torn between the Cordia wood in Ahrend's or Lamo Camo in a Hogue

 

[JohnAC]

Ahrends makes a great grip

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[Markcuda]

Here is my Ahrends Moradillo, finger groove, round butt conversion that I bought from a fine member of this website.
The gun is a 66-2.