Elk grow antlers of
excellent quality. However, some parts of all antlers are better than other
parts. From the base end of any big antler up to the 3rd tine, the shell is thicker
and the bark will be deeper textured than anything above that. I use only those
shank ends that will produce the best looking and the toughest grips.
I would like to answer a few question that come up
now and then. I do not have a big production shop and I do
not sell wholesale. Sorry, but I am just one
person who makes grips one pair at a time. I should have
retired some years ago but didn't want to die of boredom so,
I just keep on making a few grips. However, I don't do
anything but single action and 1911 grips. Back when I
should have retired I just quit making all the other stuff.
Single actions are my favorites and as long as I am able I
will continue doing a few of those. I still try and keep a
few in stock for the popular guns like Ruger, USFA, and
1911's."
Another popular question
is "Will you make me a pair of stag grips for my Colt SAA?" Now there are
a dozen or more Colt single action clones on the market that fall into this same
category. These pistols all have a two-piece grip frame and are slightly different
from one another, even those made by the same company. I can only make grips that I
"guarantee to fit" if I have the grip frame from your pistol. I take your
grip frame and mount it on one of my Colts, or clones, and will make you a pair of grips
that will fit properly. Some of these pistols are made with a one-piece
grip. On those guns, I have to drill the toe of the frame and install a stock pin. Then I can make
a set of two-piece grips that will fit. This is the only way I do it because it
works every time and I guarantee it. If someone else says they can do it without
your backstrap, ask them if they will guarantee your grips to fit or give you your money
back. Any stag grips you buy from me are guaranteed to please you or you can have
your money back. There is a small extra charge for this service. Turn-around time for
custom grips is 48 hours from the time I
receive your grip frame.
Fitting for Ruger single actions is not a problem. Their frames are all
very close to one another and fitting from one to the other is usually great. Colt
1911's and all of those clones are also very close and present no unusual fitting
problems.
My stag grips are all made one set at a time and finally sanded by hand. Then
they go to a cloth wheel and are polished to a glass smooth finish. They are fitted
with brass escutcheons and a stainless steel screw cut to the proper length. They
are ready to install when you get them. I always pay the shipping.
You may contact me any of the ways listed on this web site and I will e-mail you photos
of grips that I have on hand for your particular pistol. I also do custom work if
you prefer something I don't have. For instance, some people want grips a little bit
thicker, or thinner than factory. Some like a lot of bark and some like all the bark
ground off and the entire surface polished. Just ask, maybe I can do it. There
is no extra charge unless it is something really wild.
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