MESQUITE GRIPS on MODEL 57-1

[Claymore33]

Just received and installed Mesquite grips on MODEL 57-1 that I carry on the ranch. The grips that came on the gun were some the most beautiful Goncalvo Alves that I have owned after collecting S&W N and K frames for 45 years. So I have put them in the safe to preserve. I bought these mesquite grips from TOROFLOW 1 on the Forum last week ( THANK YOU). I cut a large mesquite tree on the my ranch 2 years ago . I aged it for 1 year and then sent it to the Culinas to make 2 pair for my other N frames. John said he wanted to give the wood another year to cure. Hoping they can get those made by Christmas.
Here is picture of the grips from LONE STAR GRIPS.

 

[Truckman]

Thanks for the pic, I've been wondering what mesquite grips might look like...Outstanding!......Ben

 

[BE Mike]

Mesquite is some very durable wood. It is good for barbecuing and meat smoking, as well.

 

[Protocall_Design]

Great survival tool. You can shoot a deer with the gun, then smoke the meat with the grips!

 

[jem102]

Very nice sir!

 

[Fessor]

Those are beautiful. I love 'em.

 

[Retired W4]

Great survival tool. You can shoot a deer with the gun, then smoke the meat with the grips!

Mesquite, it's not just for smoking anymore.

Nice looking set.

 

[madmikeb]

Those are beautiful grips. I had Guy Hogue make me a set of mesquite grips for a M36 years ago. This was when you could call Guy and he would tell you what he had for wood laying around and make you up a set!

 

[Retired W4]

Those are beautiful grips. I had Guy Hogue make me a set of mesquite grips for a M36 years ago. This was when you could call Guy and he would tell you what he had for wood laying around and make you up a set!

That's some wild M36.

 

[oink]

I've wondered if grips could be made from Australian Pine (In Hawaii the Common IronWood) or Casuarina equisetifolia, or does it just crack too much?