Fancy handgun grips are the chrome rims of the gun world

Ok, there is something to be said for a more ergonomic handgun grip. If it happens to be fancy, all the better. The two I just got don't really make the guns handle better, but I do think they look better.

http://grimjaw.net/mig/albums/2005/gunsandammo/1196.jpg

Browning Hi-Power MKIII, w/Ajax ivory polymer grips. These would have been fabulous, if the right side grip didn't have some ugly black smears in it. I was very depressed.

http://grimjaw.net/mig/albums/2005/gunsandammo/1201.jpg

S&W model 10-5, w/same brand and type of grips. These didn't have imperfections, but don't fit the K square frame as well as factory service grips do. I only shoot the S&W infrequently at the range, so I don't mind. I'll still be pimpin'. :cool:

OT, finally got my Kahr K9. (no, that's not my carry ammo)

http://grimjaw.net/mig/albums/2005/gunsandammo/1203.jpg

The trigger takes a little getting used to, but the gun is very accurate at self defense ranges, easy to conceal, and has surprisingly low recoil. I expected it to sting, but it's less snappy than my Makarov 9x18 (blowback vs locked breech?) It came with five magazines, two holsters (Bianchi and Galco), and the original box. No scratches or wear. $515 including shipping and transfer.

jmm

Somehow I like grips too :)
They can completely change look and feel.

Sometimes grips are just pimpin'

http://members.bellatlantic.net/~jefwolfe/carry.JPG

I wanna play too. :D

http://webpages.charter.net/silverspurs21/range/stopdrooling.jpg

http://webpages.charter.net/silverspurs21/range/642badgerkd1.jpg

http://webpages.charter.net/silverspurs21/range/3bears.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/krochus/Hpim0562.jpg

Star BM , Security Six and a French made .22 automatic.

http://www.bayourovers.com/RugerMK4Skipcheckered.jpg
http://www.bayourovers.com/SmithWessonModel27board.jpg

http://www.bayourovers.com/9mmCommanderStag.jpg
http://www.bayourovers.com/Smithandwessonmilitarypolicestag.jpg

http://www.bayourovers.com/ivorythunderer.jpg
http://www.bayourovers.com/1873Frontier.jpg

http://www.bayourovers.com/StarModeloB2.jpg
http://www.bayourovers.com/Coltkingcobra.jpg

http://www.bayourovers.com/M60-9.jpg
http://www.bayourovers.com/SmithWessonM38.jpg

XavierBreath, where do you think I got the inspiration to buy the grips in the first place? ;)

My favorites are the stags on your Colt Commander.

jmm

Oops, dupe.

XavierBreath -- who did the grips on your King Cobra and what are they (rosewood)? Staghorn, ivory and good wood -- you are clearly a man of good taste when it comes to dressin' up your guns!

Old Dog,
The King Cobra grips are rosewood from Eagle. I picked them up on ebay for $40 or so. King Cobras are hard to find nice grips for when you are cheap like me!

grimjaw, I'm flattered! :o Your Model 10-5 is the cats meow!

Sometimes grips are just pimpin'

http://members.bellatlantic.net/~jefwolfe/carry.JPG


Wow...
Those are the most beautiful grips I have ever seen... seriously...

Any recommendations for what to do with a parkerized 1911? I have GOT to get these ugly brown plastic things off of it soon, but I havent seen anything that I like :)

Brotha, those are just plain old Alumagrips. I also have some Carbon Creatiions carbon Fibers.....

http://members.bellatlantic.net/~jefwolfe/Eclipse11.JPG

New Herrett's on the 686, and below that - the CZs all sporting grips by Omega.

Had to include the closeup of the Australian Silky Oak on the 75B. Amazingly odd wood.
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Custom AlumaGrips

http://www.iowatelecom.net/~hatley/alumagrips_r.jpg

Joe

Sig P229 with Pau Ferro Hogues and a JW Smith folder

Here's a couple of my favorites:
S&W 642 with Ajax Secret Service grips in cherry
Tomcat with Ajax Black Diamondwood
Walther P5C with Nills walnut
SIG 226 with Hogue Pao Fero
Kimber Rosewood

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Rembrandt51/LIBERTYGUNlg.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Rembrandt51/Img_1445.jpg

S&W Model 65 3" wearing Factory Combats.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/wmlapham/KCombatGrips.jpg

http://www.bayourovers.com/PolishedColtCommander.jpg

Hakan's Extreme grips in Zebrawood.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/armoredman/CZPO1avatarnew1.jpg

YAY! More gun porn! I gotta talk to a shrink about this addiction :)

Man, this is motivating me! I gotta get me some nice pimped out grips for bling-bling!

This is my Magnum Carry with Mustang grips. I modified them slightly and Hammerdown finished them for me:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c354/JCM298A/GunInventory11-03-050005.jpg

John

Yup! Carbon Creations carbon fiber/kevlar grips...
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=25459&d=1118605684

That's interesting - what is that material?

That's more Carbon Creations carbon fiber.

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/434/dutygun.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/434/dutygun.jpg
:what:

I'm looking for something VERY similar to that for my CZ. Very nice ;)

Tom

If King Arthur had carried a handgun, that would be it. Beautiful picture - is it called Excaliber?

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=32200&stc=1&d=1133663794
King Arthur: The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by divine providence that I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur. THAT is why I am your king.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=32201&stc=1&d=1133663802
Dennis: [interrupting] Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
:D

But where did you find grips? I think it'd be pretty dang sweet to have a High Power .40 with a 9mm +P+ barrel, and grips bearing both of my coats of arms. :)

S&W 15-4 with Ahrends cocobolo grips:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid192/p161ebda1e40b7df96a3262328f483eaa/f1bd22f3.jpg

S&W 57 with Ahrends cocobolo grips:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p696a57364fd556de37ee4a845f7e75ba/f9a39801.jpg

S&W 25-5 with Don Collins Black Ash burl grips:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid150/p662dd600fa5d2d6292eb1f6558dffbe2/f5e2948b.jpg

Kimber Raptor II with blue buckeye burl grips from 1911pistolgrips.com:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid190/pdb8bbe0119f31ede49c540e0f365d230/f1e66a43.jpg