Pointshoot
Member
Hi guys - - - I don't know if many of you have run into this or heard about it, I sure didnt. Recently I got a very irritating rash when wearing an N frame S&W that has Ahrends cocobolo grips. I often carry concealed wearing a polo shirt or t shirt, and the grips can contact my skin. (Its usually much too hot for me to wear a t-shirt under another shirt to block the skin.) - - - Did some research and found out that some people can become allergic to the oils in many types of wood. Cocobolo is well known to cause this in people. Once you become sensitive, you can get the same reaction from many other varities of wood, particularly tropical ones. I spoke with Kim Ahrends and he said they have had some workers forced to quit over the years because they developed such allergies. I've tried other grips (including Altamonts) and they just don't fit me as well as the Ahrends - those seem to be custom made for my hand. For me, they draw quick & easy and naturally point to where I want to shoot. Also, I like wood instead of rubber because they don't hang up on a shirt. They also look nice.
I wonder if any of you have experienced this ? What did you do ? Maybe a holster with a bodyshield ? I have several of the cocobolo Ahrends that work so well for me & would prefer not to sell them. Thanks, - - -
I wonder if any of you have experienced this ? What did you do ? Maybe a holster with a bodyshield ? I have several of the cocobolo Ahrends that work so well for me & would prefer not to sell them. Thanks, - - -