Scott knows about the dangers of working with wood and bone, and was recently cited in an American Handgunner column, by gunsmith Greg Derr, who pointed out that some woods even release toxic oils when sanded, thus adding to the risk. These are just a few examples. Giraffe bone is truly spectacular and make absolutely beautiful grips. With the move to a bigger facility and the addition of several large contracts, it might look like SK Custom is focused on expansion, but Scott says he doesnt intend to take SK Custom down the production-level rabbit hole. As Scott explains, most sellers require a minimum order of 100 blocks, but a full 30% or more of them may not be any good, and will go in the trash. Bobby insisted on the very best walnut for the RSSE project, Scott said, and they really turned out great.. Buy It Now. $240.00. Revolver Party Events Berlin. We Make Grips, Butt Plates & Grip Caps for Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Remington, Beretta, Kimber & All of the Following Firearms: We carry a large assortment of Hogue Finger Groove Rubber grips which are made from a molded rubber monogrip. Shoulder Stock-board. S&W K Frame Round Butt Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Square Butt Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips - NOT AVAILABLE, 1911 Simulated Ivory Checkered Double Diamond with Border Pistol Grips, S&W J Frame Round Butt Checkered Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W J Frame Square Butt Checkered Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Round Butt Oversized Conversion Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, 1911 Simulated Ivory Bobtail Style 1 Pistol Grips, S&W J Frame Square Butt Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Square Butt Oversized Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W J Frame Round Butt Oversized with Finger Grooves Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, 1911 Simulated Ivory Bobtail Style 2 Pistol Grips, Colt 1903 or 1908 Model Old 380 Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W N Frame Square Butt Oversized Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W J Frame Round Combat Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, 1911 American Ivory (Imitation Elephant Ivory) Standard Pistol Grips, S&W N Frame Round Butt Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W J Frame Round Butt Oversized Checkered with Finger Grooves Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Round Butt Combat with Finger Grooves Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Square Butt Oversized Checkered Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Round Butt Combat Checkered with Finger Grooves Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, Browning Hi-Power Smooth Panel Simulated Ivory Grips, S&W K Frame Square Butt Checkered Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips - NOT AVAILABLE, 1911 Simulated Ivory MAGWELL Double Diamond with Border Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Square Butt Oversized with Finger Groves Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W N Frame Square Butt Oversized Checkered Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W N Frame Round butt Oversized Conversion Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Round Butt Oversized Checkered Conversion with Finger Grooves Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, 1911 Simulated Ivory Euro Checkered Pistol Grips, S&W N Frame Square Butt Checkered Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Round Butt Checkered Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W N Frame Round Butt Oversized Conversion Checkered with Finger Groves Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Square Butt Oversized Checkered with Finger Grooves Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, Browning Hi-power Checkered Panel Simulated Ivory Grips, 1911 Simulated Ivory COMPACT Model Double Diamond with Border Pistol Grips, Walther PPK-S Contoured for S&W Simulated Ivory Grips, S&W N Frame Round Butt Oversized Conversion Checkered Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Round Butt Oversized Conversion with Finger Grooves Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, 1911 Extinct Sea Cow Bone Pistol Grips (01), S&W N Frame Round Butt Checkered Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, S&W K Frame Round Butt Oversized Checkered Conversion Simulated Ivory Pistol Grips, 1911 American Ivory (Imitation Elephant Ivory) Bobtail #1 Pistol Grips, Sign up for our Boone Trading Co. email list and well send you regular notices on new collector items, sale events & more >. This is the best on the market, a very high quality reproduction. 1911 Magwell Giraffe Bone $ 213.00. Luger Carbine mahogany Case with Burgundy baize interior brass hinges and lock. Edit. Colt Commando Revolver, Ivory grips B. Rippey : S&W 44 American "The Bangsy Twins" Colt 1908 25ACP : Colt 1903 38 Auto Colt SAA w/gold cross medallion Copy of an extremely rare 1913 pre-productionprototype Artillery Luger Shoulder Stock. The Badger Oversize Finger Groove grips have a blind screw, which goes in from the one side where it is visible, and screws into the inside of the second panel, and therefore not visible from the other side. If you do not see a Luger pistol in our inventory that meets your requirements we have others in stock. LP08 Luger Artillery Adjustable Rear sight. Delivery of item will be in 3 - 6 business days to Continental USA. Scott says SK Custom has made thousands of grips for 1911s, and revolvers from Colt, Ruger, and Smith & Wesson, but one of the curious standouts was the high number of Freedom Arms revolver orders theyve received. Scotts work was soon showing up regularly in Johns books and articles, and in those of other writers, such as Max Prasac. The Smith & Wesson 547: Ahead of its Time. RJT#524, Holster - Texas Shoulder Holster for 7.5 and 8 in Barrels. Scott has SK Custom where he wants it, for now, but that doesnt mean he isnt planning for the future of the company. Scott laughed when he told me that the buyer explained, I want to get a collection of these before youre famous. I guess he could spot talent, early. Complete with mounting screws. Steller's Sea Cows were discovered by Georg Steller in 1741 in the Bering Sea and were extinct by the 1770's. Crazy! You can contact me by phone at 703-795-9894 or by email rob@rowencustomgrips.com Thanks, Rob Rowen Things to Consider when planning your project Having a beautiful set of custom handgun grips made is a fine way to enjoy your revolver or pistol even more. I wouldnt have anticipated that. The only way to improve that connection is through a better grip. Sea Cow Bone Grips (01) - Colt 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation SAA, Sea Cow Bone Oversized Grips (03) - Colt 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation SAA or Ruger New Vaquero, 1911 Extinct Sea Cow Bone Pistol Grips (01), 1911 Extinct Sea Cow Bone Pistol Grips 04 - Sold 12.1.22, 1911 Sea Cow Bone Compact Model Pistol Grips C2, Sign up for our Boone Trading Co. email list and well send you regular notices on new collector items, sale events & more >. Stamped: 1916 - STEINMETZ - Breslau. MAGWELL, STANDARD OR BOBTAILAll Magwell grips can be turned into Standard or Bobtail grips and Standard grips can be turned into Bobtails (at no additional cost). Artillery Luger Stock Iron attachment for the LP08 Artillery shoulder board. Students from the U.S. and Germany will work on cross-cultural teams on three research problems designed by the industrial sponsor. When you grab a fistful of revolver, the interface between man and machine begins with the grips (or stocks, if youre a Colt guy) on the gun. IPAM's partner in Berlin is the newly formed Research Campus MODAL (Mathematical Optimization and Data Analysis Laboratories), which promotes exchange and collaboration between public institutions and private (industrial) partners. These grips are made of very dense hard natural bone and will age just like Ivory over time. Whoa! Close, If you collect Luger Pistols or have a Curio & Relic Licence to own a Luger Pistoland are looking for Parts and accessories. Scotts excellent work has also grabbed the attention of several big outfits, and hes signed contracts to produce custom grips for a number of special projects. BONE:1911 Grips made from the shinbones of big old bulls. They should easily install on any full-size gun from all of the big companies like Colt, Kimber, S&W and SIG, as well as all custom manufacturers including Les Baer, Wilson Combat, Ed Brown and Cabot. It wasnt long after he started that Scott hung out his shingle as SK Custom Grips, and as the orders started to come in, he found himself dedicating more and more of his off-duty time in the shop. Heavy grain brown Leather front and flap with internal pouches for four magazines. All of our grips are designed to provide years of durability and utility without sacrificing beauty. Good bore with strong lands. Free shipping. Here is an example of our custom made and hand fit grips. 100 years and counting. Unfortunately, hell encounter even more losses when he actually starts to work with the material, because there are many interior flaws waiting to be discovered in the ivory. We also carry medallions that will further enhance the beauty of the giraffe bone grips. Order Mammoth Ivory for International. Then CMR Classic Firearms can offer you a large selection of Luger P08 pistol parts,reproduction,original holsters and many other high quality products made for the Luger Parabellum pistol. Can only be shipped within the State of Texas . Buy Ruger Blackhawk, Vaquero, Single Six, Wrangler Grips Aged Ivory: GunBroker is the largest seller of Pistol Grips Pistol Parts Gun Parts All: 971961144 . Prices start from GBP. 850.00 / USD.$ 1,600.00 / Euro. 1,255.00, DWM P08 Luger 9mm Parabellum Military Pistol. We have a gallery of pictures added to our grip page (click on grips tab on left), that we will be continuously adding to showcase our grip work. Party Entertainment Service. After seeing a Mesquite wood table that Henry built, a friend asked him to make a set of Mesquite 1911 grips. Internally lined with the finest Hainsworth burgundy or Green gun-case baize wool. Revolver Grips. Giraffe bone grips look especially great on blued, stainless, and nickel guns. Such is the magic of a good set of grips, so I was exceptionally pleased to meet one of the industrys best masters of the grip making craft, Scott Kolar. An Eagle Tin Bender looks right at home and a Sourcer/Scrounger/McGuiver is a PLUS regardless the business! This magazine is completely new. We alway have a good selection of Sect 7 and 5 collectors grade investment Luger pistols in stock. Determining Grip Frame (Using Model Number): Need the model number, which should be stamped in the metal above the hinge as you open the cylinder. Please Don't Hesitate to Contact us With Any Questions or Concerns! Example Guns PO Box 2171 White City, OR 97503 USA www.TombstoneGrips.com Fax: (541)-826-8669 . Guns fitted with Tombstone Gun Grip Kit materials. 9mm; Revolver; Shotgun; Optic; scopes; Contact; Pay With Crypto . Pistol Grips: Beretta Pistol Grips, Browning Pistol Grips, Colt Pistol Grips, CZ Pistol Grips, Kimber Pistol Grips, Llama Pistol Grips, Para Ordnance Pistol Grips, Ruger Pistol Grips, Sig Sauer Pistol Grips, Smith & Wesson Pistol Grips, Taurus Pistol Grips, Walther Pistol Grips , Hogue Rubber Pistol Grips var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-9898238-6']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? P-08 Luger Pistol WW1 - WW2 P08 Model Pistol Grips (REF #L5b) Beautifully made P08 Luger Pistol chequered walnut grips. Most revolver grips that mount with a screw include installation of the screw-mounting kit. Getting a Grasp on Bone Gun GripsMany thanks to Jim, Paul and the staff at River Junction Trading Co.: http://www.riverjunction.comThanks to JoeGoaUkEXTRA fo. Scott is the owner and operator of SK Custom Grips, and has been transforming chunks of wood and bone into functional works of art for over twenty years. Leather Holster white wax stitching brass stud closures with double mag pouch and adjustable shoulder strap. SALES ONLY!!! It takes a fair amount of work to source these high-quality materials as well, but Scott has good relationships with his suppliers and can get what he needs for his special creations. As you might expect, moving an operation from one shop to another is not an easy process, and has made a busy schedule even busier. Theyre great folks, doing great work. Shop all of our G10 revolver grips; Colt Cobra, Kimber K6, Ruger SP101, Ruger GP100, S&W, Taurus Judge, and more. As things stand right now, theres certainly enough demand to keep SK Custom busy in their chosen niche. They can also make it look like an entirely different gun. They will age very nicely, if you make a habit of rubbing your skin oil on them.STELLER'S SEA COW or WALRUS OOSIK & JAWBONE: Made from Extinct Steller Sea Cow, Walrus jaw bone and Oosik (walrus penile bone!) Wood colour and grain may vary. Isnt it? We can fit these natural bone grips on most revolver as a one piece grip or two piece if you like. The cracks add a unique character to each grip. "Channeling necromancer's gloves that still retain some of the mage's grisly power.". *Renaissance Wax to Preserve, Protect and Restore! Exhibition-grade, American Black Walnut (I wont buy the regular stuff, only the wood with intense figureAAA), burl Mesquite (Unlike Maple, Mesquite doesnt generally grow burls, so theres not a lot of it out there), Ironwood (Theres a lot of figure in Ironwood), and exhibition-grade French Walnut are favorites at SK Custom, when it comes to wood. Note that the enemy must be killed by the player, not a pet. Includes:European Walnut Stock with rust blued attaching iron, straw colour locking lever. Hes a real craftsman and a real gentleman, as well. We also carry, medallions that will further enhance the beauty, of the giraffe bone grips. I gave up trying to estimate the response long ago, and just focus on putting out quality material that I would enjoy reading, myself. The Artillery Luger Pistol armed with the 32 round Snail T.M. Colt Python, Official Police, and 2021 Anaconda Grips ; Colt Pre '66 Cobra and Detective . 2016 to 2023 RevolverGuy.com, All Rights Reserved. Made from solid German Walnut wood. The look of a giraffe bone. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Click here to see our Hand made and hand fit bone two piece grips To illustrate, Scott noted that he made two sets of burl Mesquite grips for a pair of .454 Casull Model 83s owned by his fellow Shootist, John Killebrew, around 2000. Pearl grips are often available in white, pink and black pearl and are made from a plastic polymer to enhance durability. AAA+++ Experience! Im always grateful for the comments, and LOVE hearing from the readers, but dont judge an articles success by them! In the late 90s, Scott wanted a set of custom grips for his Ruger Bisley Blackhawk, but couldnt find any that fit his hand well, so he decided to make his own. Theyre really beautiful, arent they? A rare opportunity to acquire such a fine piece for investment or collection purposes. All grip kits are custom made to your order for color or special effects. The wood wasnt as high of a grade as the Tyler guns, but it was still beautiful, said Scott. He also wrote the "Tactical Analysis" column at Police1.com for 8 years. Tek_Tactical 1911 Grips 1911 Full Size Grips Ivory Colt Checkered Grips W Ambi Cut 79 $3200 FREE delivery Feb 9 - 13 Premium Gun Grips Compatible Replacement for 1911 Colt Full Size Carved Rosewood Grips w/Faux Ivory Accents 2 $2995 $4.95 delivery Feb 9 - 10 Small Business 1911 Full Size - Mammoth Ivory $ 458.00. The handgun grip is the user's connection to the gun. Even the most pedestrian gun can suddenly look like a movie star with the addition of a handsome set of grips, and a fancy gun just doesnt look right to most folks, unless its wearing a set of custom stocks. You dont worry about them, breaking though!! Fortunately, working with wood is a less difficult task, and theres less scrap and waste (and therefore, less expense) involved, which is probably why about 80 percent of Scotts work is done in products like French Walnut or burl Mesquite. The shape of the frame certainly has significant bearing on how the gun will feel in your hand, but a good set of grips can make it feel like an entirely different beast. Comes with belt loops for wearing on the hip and carrying the Wooden shoulder stock or butt stock. New Item. Grips ~ Hand made and hand fit to your gun Bone one piece Grips RJT#4764, Grips ~ Custom Bone Grips -Shown as a One Piece - Click to Enlarge Image. We have used elephant ivory, mastodon ivory, mastodon teeth, ancient bone, exotic woods, and manmade materials. Antler, Horn, & Ivory 1911 Grips (Full Size) Clear 1911 Grips (Full Size) Material for Custom 1911 Grips (Full Size) 1911 Grips (Compact) Wood 1911 Grips (Compact) Pearl 1911 Grips (Compact) Horn, Antler, & Ivory 1911 Grips (Compact) Clear 1911 Grips (Compact) The Freedom Arms guns have always impressed me too, ever since my first exposure to them in the early 1980s, and I agree with Scotts impression that theyre the cream of the crop, but they look even better when theyre wearing a set of his custom grips. All numbers match with the exception of the extractor and Magazine clip. Sponsored. In example, he still has a supply of French Walnut blanks from a lucky find, in Washington state, from about 30 years ago. We have been making the best pistol grips since 2003. Your email address will not be published. Please understand that giraffe bone is a natural product and we can only do what it will allow. Now, I just need to decide what I need restocked. Outstanding eBayer!! Scott says that a defect-free piece of clear mammoth ivory, looks as close to elephant ivory as you can getlike a 50-to-75-year old piece of elephant ivory.. Fast, fair, and friendly! Luger Pistol Artillery Stock Iron (REF #U5.A-S) Phenomenally Rare (repro) Prototype Luger Artillery Holster/Stock Holster. 775-553-2233 702-275-7077. Kimber, CZ USA, Beretta, Wilson Combat, Springfield Armory, FN, Remington, and other manufacturers choose to use us for their OEM grips. My wife has probably taken you off the Christmas card list as an bad influence on me. A friend told a friend and after numerous referrals, Texas Grips was born. 5,388 followers. As he says, were all proud of our military service here at SK Grips, and we are even more proud to bring that level of attention to detail that is engrained in all of our Airmen, Marines, Sailors and Soldiers.. His bone mainstay, however, is even more exotic. He and his team do some phenomenal work. All our Luger P08 pistols are live and can be deactivated (to order) should the customers not have the required licence to hold such. He also has some inventory to work from. Artillery Luger Shoulder Stock with Leather Holster. $74.99. I learned pretty early that I was a poor judge of what would generate comments. Note that the enemy must be killed by the player, not a pet. Call or email me to discuss a set of custom handgun grips for you. Required fields are marked *. Speaking of his workers, Scott started as a one-man operation, but before long, he added a little bit of help in the shop as the part-time operation slowly turned into a full-time operation. Due to a recent hike in returns due to that information being ignored.. and due to the rising cost of labor, ink, packing materials, shipping costs, etc we have no choice but to institute a 20% restocking fee on any part that was purchased by mistake if the customer did not avail themselves of the help we offered before hand. Jake served in the Air Force, doing sheet metal work on F-15s, and now hes turning out beautiful custom grips as part of the SK team. We Can No Longer Order From Our Pre-Ban Supplier. In the meantime, though, hes focused on doing what he does bestmaking beautiful custom grips from the bestand often the most exoticmaterials. *Renaissance Wax to Preserve, Protect and Restore! He estimates about 30 percent of his revolver grip orders are for the Freedom Arms guns, which is quite high, considering the small number of guns they produce every year. 645 Armor, Required Player Level: 58 He observes that theyre built to exacting tolerances, and are exceedingly rugged, yet look like fine artwork. In his experience, theyre built, like Swiss watches, but demonstrate a standard of accuracy, functional reliability, and longevity that is unmatched in the industry. That which we see!, Ive been excommunicated before I even met her! Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) MDGrips ventured into working with giraffe bone to make grips when we were looking to find a high quality natural substitute for ivory that was not a faux ivory or composite. Its inspiring to see men that are willing to go the extra mile to provide true craftsmanship in the good enough is good enough world that we live in! Mike Wood is a bonafide revolver nut, a handgun, shotgun, and patrol rifle-certified law enforcement firearms instructor, and the author of Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis, the definitive study of the infamous, 1970 California Highway Patrol shootout in Newhall, California. To start with, SK Custom just moved into a new and larger facility that will provide the space they need to meet growing demand. Im glad you liked the piece and Scotts stunning work. The mammoth ivory will crack while youre working on it (usually about five minutes before youre finished, Scott says, sarcastically), and it will have to go right into the trash can with the other scrap. BONE: 1911 Grips made from the shinbones of big old bulls. Scotts work gained more attention on the forum, and soon he was approached by gunwriter John Taffin, who wondered if he could do something with a box full of Italian, SAA clone grips that Taffin had immediately replaced with better looking alternatives. An absolute fabulous true reproduction of the Original LP08 Luger Artillery Luger Unlike the commonly available "solid yellow" plastic grips which detract from the appearance and handling of a revolver or firearm, our Aged Ivory grips are made out of the best . We want to stick with doing unusual, high-end productsthe kind that you wont find duplicated on the other guys gun, when youre at the range., Theres a place for production-level products, like Altamont or Eagle Grips, but thats not who we are.. Grip Fitting Colt SAA Polymer Grips Colt 51/61 Navy Colt 60 Army and Uberti El Patron Remington Cimarron Thunderer and Lightning Bone and Elk Horn Ruger Smith and Wesson Derringers Automatics Other Grips Escutcheons and Screws Original Antique Jigged Bone Grips for 1873 Colt SAA RJT#6481 $695.00 These grips have soul. *Renaissance Wax to Preserve, Protect and Restore! 1911 Full Size Thin Profile - Camel Bone $ 193.00. All revolver grips come with screw and brass escutcheons. drum was a formidable firearm used for flushing out allied soldiers in the trenches. We test every bone before we make the grips for strength and, durability. We make these ivory colored bone grips here in house and each is a unique, beautiful and one-of-a-kind pair. We have found that the giraffe bone can range in color from a solid white to a creamy yellow. MDGrips is dedicated to making the finest quality custom pistol grips. 2004 - 2013 C&C Global grips4guns.com P.O. Another home run Mike. One-piece single action grips include the spacer and two grip panels. Most will have some character cracks, but are guaranteed stable. Back then, he found a lumber mill with end cuts from shotgun stock blanks that were about 8-to-10 inches longperfect for his needs. Welcome To Cherokee Hills Exotic Grips, where we take pride in hand-crafting grips for your handgun.