Rosewood burl hideout grips more franzite..What people want in custom revolver grips

[Schofieldkid81]

Bocote skullcrakr j frame

Closed back j frame pac clone

Jframe skullcrakr crotch walnut

 

[Schofieldkid81]

FRANZITE CLONE

Franzite clone. I bought the originals off ebay in search of a thin styled grips that suited me. First off i noticed poor fillout in the molded plastic, sharp edges, and lack of quality control we have become accustomed to in this "Day and Age". But what I saw was a diamond in the rough. The original design was excellent, with my eyes closed I held the model 24 outstretched to simulate firing the action. First I noticed the grips afforded a high hand hold that i was not used to but the lack of palmswell compliments this style very well. I am guessing that these were designed with bullseye shooting in mind. Being a grip maker, stocksmith, or whatever you call it, I felt I had to do this design justice. Here are the pictures-

 

[Zebulon]

Look at this young man GO!

 

[Green Frog]

RE: Your "Franzite Clone," I will need a properly nice set of stocks for my "Project 616" custom conversion (Model 66 no dash to 327 Federal Magnum with 4" full underlug barrel.) That style, executed in rosewood or something else with a reddish hue is what comes to my mind's eye as just about perfect. Is that a possibility, and if yes, how much and how soon?

Regards,
Froggie

 

[Schofieldkid81]

RE: Your "Franzite Clone," I will need a properly nice set of stocks for my "Project 616" custom conversion (Model 66 no dash to 327 Federal Magnum with 4" full underlug barrel.) That style, executed in rosewood or something else with a reddish hue is what comes to my mind's eye as just about perfect. Is that a possibility, and if yes, how much and how soon?

Regards,
Froggie

Your in luck, I just got A nice piece of rosewood in yesterday. I have a k frame in that style also. I could get it done in about 3-4 weeks maybe sooner. I have sent you a pm about price, I try to keep the actual business part separate from this thread ...sorry I haven't done enough checkering to offer it as a service at this time. Let me know if your still interested TTYL

 

[Schofieldkid81]

Com•Pro English walnut natural color with oil finish

ComPro in marbled Enlish Walnut

 

[CWH44300]

ComPro in marbled Enlish Walnut

That looks awesome, any plans to do that one in N frame

 

[cubfarm1]

Is a nearly clear finish birdseye maple possable??? Please let me know. Should look nice with a 629! [email protected]

 

[mickeyblueyes]

nice nice nice

You are doing some fine work, I did not see many "blued " guns but I was thinking Birds eye Maple would be a great contrast.

I just put these on , I wish I found you sooner. $32 by the way.

 

[Schofieldkid81]

I have a set of the Com-Pro style roughed out in claro walnut for N- frame. I also did my first maple grip today in Jframe Com-Pro, at least I think it was red maple... I got a box of cutoffs from a guy that sales high dollar gun stock blanks. He sent extra for free. So I am unsure..... I thought it was light claro walnut til I started sanding it and the smell and dust texture was not the same, sort of gummy. It is definatly not walnut. LOL I wonder how I am going to list that one for sale. Anyway I need some maple lumber like ambrosia spalted Birdseye lace burl something or other. I will scanning eBay for some deals.

 

[Schofieldkid81]

real ropers on ebay no bids 49.95

I believe these are real ropers for colt. I am no expert but they may peaks someones interest. I am not interested in them so I thought I would share. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=300821769046&index=4&nav=SEARCH&nid=24829225450

Listed under large wood pistol grips colt

 

[Schofieldkid81]

J frame Com•Pro Clark walnut burl and crotch

Set 1

Set 2

 

[Schofieldkid81]

You gotta see this. I believe these are altamont lol

 

[hotrod150]

I like the latest j-frame grips but kinda prefer the open-back strap skullcracker grips you posted pics of a month ago. I don't see prices for any of these........??

 

[mbliss57]

I just bought a set of used S&W J Combats RB for $100 (actually a god price for them) and a set of smooth Andean Alder J frame open back RB from Esmeralda, $100. These were both premium stocks but people will pay for quality. I know I will. I figure $65 -$150 for good stocks in J & K frame. Higher in N frame.
Like Zebulan I would like some RB , open back closed front stocks from exotic woods for some of my K frame snubbies.

 

[Schofieldkid81]

Jframe pac clone

 

[Schofieldkid81]

I like the latest j-frame grips but kinda prefer the open-back strap skullcracker grips you posted pics of a month ago. I don't see prices for any of these........??

I keep the business part on the "accessories for sale" part of the forum. Usually I charge $65 shipped for j frame $85-110 for k and n Frame. I kinda price them on how well they look when I am finished. Figure is usually what makes the difference. I usually make less than 10 sets a month. I don't take orders but I will take requests, if what you want sounds good to me I will give it a shot. If you don't like the pictures of the finished grip then there is no obligation to buy. Some of the custom grip makers have a 1-2 yr backlog. I don't want that.

 

[Alnamvet68]

I would like a real English walnut (not a laminate) grip made to duplicate the current S&W rubber Combat finger grooved grip, right down to the flat bottom, as opposed to the pointed bottom of combat grips. The other difference is the grip will not cover the backstrap, will not be finished in a lacquer or other shiny finish, but instead, be just oiled to bring out the natural grain. A antiqued S&W silver metal medallion would also be installed. Oh, and the grip is to be checkered, with a diamond around the grip hole.

This grip will be for the J frame revolver, round butt.

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[Alnamvet68]

This post is for Schofield...here are some pics:

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The grips I want should have the flat bottom as shown here on the rubber grip. This S&W rubber grip covers the backstrap, but I don't want that.

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This is an idea for a wood combat grip, only it has the pointed bottom.

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Lastly, if you could duplicate this grip (which is a copy of the S&W Heritage Classic) in the exact black silverwood, I would like to order a set of these as well. Please PM me with your thoughts.

Thanks again.

 

[Maximumbob54]

J frame Com•Pro Clark walnut burl and crotch

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I love the cut out section to allow the logo stamp to be seen. It's always bothered me how the rubber Hogues go out of their way to cover the whole side plate and have their logo instead.