What's new at Sarge's Grips - Page 24

Sarge43 · June 5th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Runnin' late today.....
Since I'm on a "red" kick of sorts, here's a set of my Ultra Thins in bloodwood. My UT's are just 1/8" thick - they don't get any thinner than that unless you put duct tape on and call it grips.

Anyway, the grips can be made anywhere from the UT's 1/8" up to and over normal (1/4" ) thickness depending on what you want.
Besides, red on a black frame is just flat out cool, so enjoy the pics.
Sarge

Sarge43 · June 8th, 2009, 11:10 AM

This is a set of EMP grips in Holly.
Holly is a wood that looks both in graining and color and AWFUL lot like natrual Ivory. It ages and darkens to a yellower color just like Ivory. It's not as tough as the Ivory, but it's only about 25% of the cost of it too.

Anyway, it's a beautiful wood, especially against a dark frame as you can see.
Enjoy,
Sarge

QKShooter · June 8th, 2009, 04:43 PM

The Holly does look very much like Elephant ivory.
The Bloodwood grips are super nice also.

Folks would be surprised how thin grips, a flat mainspring housing, & a short trigger will allow the 1911 to fit perfectly in even the smallest of human hands.

Sarge43 · June 9th, 2009, 09:30 AM

This is a set I made for a customer who served with the 3rd ACR and was rightfully proud of his service. Just an example of insetting oversized medallions in the grips.
Black paper Micarta with 7/8" medallions. You can't really tell from the pics, but the medallions are totally encased and the grip panels smooth, just like a normal grip would be.
Sarge

Sarge43 · June 10th, 2009, 09:34 AM

Another set of mammoth tooth grips ordered by a customer who wanted them in Cocobolo. These are freshly finished and the cocobolo will turn a little more red and darker with exposure to the sun.
Sarge

bjh · June 10th, 2009, 11:08 AM

Those last grips look stunning, wonder who they are for?????

QKShooter · June 10th, 2009, 11:36 AM

WOW!

CopperKnight · June 10th, 2009, 01:27 PM

That is a beautiful matchup.

Sarge43 · June 10th, 2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjh

Those last grips look stunning, wonder who they are for?????

I don't remember. I just put them in the mail addressed to "To whom it may concern".

You should have them in your hands tomorrow.
Glad you guys like them!
Sarge

Sarge43 · June 11th, 2009, 10:16 AM

This may be the last post for a couple of weeks, I'm not sure. I have some military training in Mississippi that I'm leaving for at O-dark-thirty in the morning, and am not sure on internet access or time to use it while I'm gone.
Today's wood is BEAUTIFUL! Pommelle Bubinga. Trust me on this - the pictures do not do this wood justice. The depth and figure in this wood are phenominal. It's like a brook babbling over stones and it just makes you stare into it. I've had this wood in the shop for a while now, but the piece wasn't beg enough to use for full sized grips. Now that I have an EMP to fit to, I can use it AND have grips that fit.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy it! I'll be back with more when I can.
Sarge

June 5th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#231
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	Runnin' late today..... Since I'm on a "red" kick of sorts, here's a set of my Ultra Thins in bloodwood. My UT's are just 1/8" thick - they don't get any thinner than that unless you put duct tape on and call it grips. Anyway, the grips can be made anywhere from the UT's 1/8" up to and over normal (1/4" ) thickness depending on what you want. Besides, red on a black frame is just flat out cool, so enjoy the pics. Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

June 8th, 2009, 11:10 AM	#232
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	This is a set of EMP grips in Holly. Holly is a wood that looks both in graining and color and AWFUL lot like natrual Ivory. It ages and darkens to a yellower color just like Ivory. It's not as tough as the Ivory, but it's only about 25% of the cost of it too. Anyway, it's a beautiful wood, especially against a dark frame as you can see. Enjoy, Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

June 9th, 2009, 09:30 AM	#234
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	This is a set I made for a customer who served with the 3rd ACR and was rightfully proud of his service. Just an example of insetting oversized medallions in the grips. Black paper Micarta with 7/8" medallions. You can't really tell from the pics, but the medallions are totally encased and the grip panels smooth, just like a normal grip would be. Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

June 10th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#235
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	Another set of mammoth tooth grips ordered by a customer who wanted them in Cocobolo. These are freshly finished and the cocobolo will turn a little more red and darker with exposure to the sun. Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

June 10th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#238
CopperKnight Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spokane area, WA Posts: 6,147	That is a beautiful matchup. __________________ eschew obfuscation The only thing that stops bad guys with guns is good guys with guns. SgtD

June 8th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#233
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,487	The Holly does look very much like Elephant ivory. The Bloodwood grips are super nice also. Folks would be surprised how thin grips, a flat mainspring housing, & a short trigger will allow the 1911 to fit perfectly in even the smallest of human hands.

June 10th, 2009, 11:08 AM	#236
bjh Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: atlanta Posts: 23	Those last grips look stunning, wonder who they are for?????

June 10th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#237
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,487	WOW!

June 11th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#240
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	This may be the last post for a couple of weeks, I'm not sure. I have some military training in Mississippi that I'm leaving for at O-dark-thirty in the morning, and am not sure on internet access or time to use it while I'm gone. Today's wood is BEAUTIFUL! Pommelle Bubinga. Trust me on this - the pictures do not do this wood justice. The depth and figure in this wood are phenominal. It's like a brook babbling over stones and it just makes you stare into it. I've had this wood in the shop for a while now, but the piece wasn't beg enough to use for full sized grips. Now that I have an EMP to fit to, I can use it AND have grips that fit. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it! I'll be back with more when I can. Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

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