[daredwit]

Where can I get these Faux Turquois 1911 Grips--Pic


Where can I get a set of Faux Turquoise Grips like these for my 1911? See Photo

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LqksNzB2NUw/SQioJ5zbZ2I/AAAAAAAABEA/e4Cu23BOydY/s400/SMTurq45L.jpg

I love these and want a pair. Tried Google etc...and no luck

[rcmodel]

OW!!!!

I opened the link and it hurt my eyes!!! :eek:

rc

[gidaeon]

sorry, I don't know the where.. but I know the when - 1955?!

At least a 1911 with those will stand out, nor ever get lost. (Also much nicer looking than guns decorated with the 'Midas' touch IMHO)

[Oro]

I have seen those and similar somewhere. One of the major on-line grip vendors. I will try to remember where and come back and post a link later or next time I run across the site.

That reminds me, I've been meaning to snap photos of these grips I got last week. I have been trying for months to find the "right" grips for this Colt Commander I got late winter/early spring. I have tried stock, CMC thins, vintage Colt sandblast, some pewter scroll ones, nothing looked correct. Got these off Gunbroker for a great deal and I am happy as a clam now. The ivory look and the turquoise inlay work great with the matte bluing, I think:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd275/kamerer/1911s/Commander%2080/IMGP5228PEF.jpg

[SuperNaut]

LOL, and people got their style cramped in the Punisher Grips thread!

[daredwit]

All these replies and only Oro even attempted to answer the question or offer help. What a nice board community

[Q!!]

I would almost bet that they are a custom job. Maybe somebody had a big chunk of turquoise and had them made??? I also googled for about 1/2 hour and found nothing like them.

[Oro]

I tried some of the grip web sites I know and nothing quite like that. But I have seen someone who makes resin and synthetic patterns like this. Did you try Ebay? A lot of small makers sell their wares there. I will keep an eye out.

[Sunray]

Suspect they're custom too. Likely synthetic or painted wood. Those supposedly came out of the Colt Custom shop. If you want grips like that you'll have to find a custom grip maker and pay big bucks.

[30mag]

All these replies and only Oro even attempted to answer the question or offer help. What a nice board community

Including you.
Welcome to the internet.

[SHOOT1SAM]

www.ajaxgrips.com has something along those lines in its Pearlite-Exotic Colors line.

BTW, I like the OP's grips; I like different stuff that stands out.

Sam

[armoredman]

Very nice, something I'd expect to see out here in the Southwest! Wish I could help, sorry.

[DFW1911]

Supernaut's Punisher panels just went to the top of the "must have panels" for 1911s with the intro of these beauties.

OP,

Try one of these; maybe they know of someone if they don't have 'em:

http://www.ajaxgrips.com/ajax/ajax?set=30 Has a variety of, oh Lord, colors.

http://customknivesandpistolgrips.com/services.html Has tq inlaid w/ stag,etc

http://raascogrips.com/ta19gr.html

Everyone else, please forgive my contribution to the continued "blinging" our our beloved 1911...but to each his own!

Take care,
DFW1911

[armoredman]

Or come out here and see a Navajo Indian, maybe they can make a REALLY custom set, even though they'd have to be inlaid, to avoid destruction under recoil.

Come to think of it, that would be really neat, one of a kind setup.

[ROBBY.1911]

ship the picture to brazos custom. they look like grips intended for a BBQ gun. (a what?)

[KyJim]

Here are some that are apparently made of a turquoise composite:
http://www.x-calibergrips.com/gemcomp.html