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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jw4570 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 12:40am
I've got some o-rings somewhere that are the right size.  But I used ones from my Harbor Freight O-ring kit, the whole kit is like $4 on sale, and has a bunch of the correct size o-rings.  Cheaper than buying them seperate at Lowe's
 
I got some Checkered, with the Name on them from him, and a pair without.  I wish we could get him to do some in Micarta.
 
I think I tried to get up a group buy from this guy a while back on the old forum, and well, it flopped, maybe 2-3 interested.  And that was trying to have him profile a pair of grips like Bruce's Finger groove grips.
 
Nice looking grips, beautiful wood.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ginsaw Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 6:05am
Rick, do you plan to do heavy shooting with those, or are you thinking of reserving them more for display? That's a decision I'll have to make on my plans to have some made from several exotic woods I've collected.  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 12:23pm

I shoot them all. Even if  I had the most expensive Automag in the world. Nothing heavy but I shoot as time and ammo dictate

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ginsaw Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 4:27pm
I did a little internet searching on micarta grips and there's a lot on it, mostly for 1911s, some for colts, colt clones and rugers. There are a few references to it for other guns like the FA and Mag. Research revolvers. They apparently make it from paper (the smoothest finish), linen, canvas (rough finish) and even wood. Working with it is talked about in this discussion - http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288459 
 
Until some AM micarta grips become available I think I'll continue with the idea of having some made in various woods, or maybe even trying it myself since there's a good local source for woodworking tools and exotic woods.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jw4570 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Apr 2008 at 10:30pm

Ginsaw,

years ago I went to a formica (ie, micarta is simliar if not the same) where yes, paper is dipped repeatedly in a bath and layer are built up.  I imagine linen, simply starts with linen.

I made templetes to rough out grips close to the correct shape and do some of the inletting, but I haven't had time to mess with it.

I did make two sets of grips by hand, one smooth, and one finger grooved.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ginsaw Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 May 2008 at 7:39pm
Because of the reports of cracking on AM wood grips, I want to make sure I understand about using O rings. I assume the rings go in the sockets between the screw heads and the body of the wood grips and are as wide as the screw head itself. That being the case I suppose you could just cut pieces of rubber to fit as well as buying something. I imagine it should be hard rubber.
 
The real question - is that going to stop any cracking or splitting. 
 
Other possible solutions - first, experiment with different woods. Some are tougher. FWIW the toughest and most beautiful wood I know of is osage orange. Unforuntunately it's so tough it's almost impossible to work with. You can wear out a chainsaw trying to cut it. But it is attractive with shades of greens and oranges.
 
Second - how about a brass cup in the socket that would fit under and around the screw head? It would mean a slightly larger hole but wouldn't that do a better job of catching the recoil forces? If done right it shouldn't look bad. Some grips have those - like the Franzite grips I have on a BHP.
 
Third - AM grips I've seen don't include insert areas fitting into corresponding areas on the frame that would absorb and spread out recoil forces. There're other guns that way like the 1911s, but on those the recoil is more from the frame straight into your hand. But on some, like the Colt Model '08, recoil inserts are present.
 
Anyway, there seem to be open places in the AM frame that might allow some additional inside grip panel "landscape" to be added.
 
These are some ideas I'm just throwing out to see if anyone agrees.
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I found mine at Lowe's.Go the hardware isle and all those drawers,  search until you find the rubber stuff and you are looking for 3/16" "O" rings. Take a grip screw to be sure.
 
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I'm having a Bowie Knife made with Osage Orange handles. I wanted a orange or yellow color but not for sure what the particular Osage Orange he has will turn out.
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Originally posted by Gerry Gerry wrote:

Guys
 
I found mine at Lowe's.Go the hardware isle and all those drawers,  search until you find the rubber stuff and you are looking for 3/16" "O" rings. Take a grip screw to be sure.
 
Gerry
 


Thanks Rick. I am going to get some now that I know what size to look for!!!
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