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It seems as though I can never leave well enough alone. While I like the feel of Ruger’s factory walnut (sort of ) stocks well enough, I had a piece of highly figured flamed maple that was just screaming for a use. Hmmm… what could I do with that? Aha! This work was 90% hand tools, the exception being the use of a drill press for accuracy in drilling for the connecting bolt and escutheons, and to bore a “mortice” for the emblem. This was a quick project that actually has yeilded something unique, fits my hand better, and has provided a ton of pleasure! The only complaint I have with it is that my son likes this setup waaayyy too much!
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11 comments so far
trifern
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posted 20 days ago
Excellent use of wood and great craftsmanship.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 20 days ago
Really nice grips.
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Raymond
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posted 20 days ago
Very nice, I use to collect Rugers, I had the Super Blackhawk, in 357Max. I was at a gun show the other day with my kids and almost picked up a Ruger Bearcat. Don’t see many of them around anymore.
You did a great job.
-- Ray
GaryK
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posted 20 days ago
Great job! I had a Ruger Redhawk in .44mag. Had to change the grip with a Pachmayr to save my hand.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
tigger959
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posted 20 days ago
Looks great! I work with law enforcement personnel and am sure some would like to have a set as well. email me at fnewtz@gmail.com if you’d like to let me know if you’d be interested.
Fred
Note to all: tigger is my oldest grandson’s favorite character which is why I use it as my handle.
Scott Bryan
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posted 20 days ago
These are gorgeous grips. Somehow my crystal ball says there is another one of these in your future for your son.
Have fun and thanks for the post.
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jockmike2
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posted 20 days ago
I love maple, and you could’nt have found a better use. Beautiful. mike
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stanley_clifton
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posted 20 days ago
Very nice job and beautiful grain figure. No good here as hand guns are not allowed in private hands.
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TopE5
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posted 20 days ago
Beautiful job. Looks like Blackhawk 357. Anyway that is what I own…..love everything but the stocks…....great job!
ND2ELK
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posted 20 days ago
Beautiful grips! You did an excellent job on them. Really like thegrain pattern. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Dusty56
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posted 20 days ago
wouldn’t have guessed Maple in a hundred years ! Incredible color and figure and the finish is incredible
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