Opinions on Sterling Silver Grips
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TaranScorp
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If the original grips are checkered will the silver grips be sorta checkered also?
I would like to get a couple silver grips for the Browning Hi-Power.
So what are the odds?
If the original grips are checkered will the silver grips be sorta checkered also?
I would like to get a couple silver grips for the Browning Hi-Power.
So what are the odds?
Here is the second picture.
- Beantown
To address the "how much would the materials cost" question... I appreciate your admiration of the picture of my grips.
Thank you.
However, and I really really really mean no offense in answering this often asked but painful inquery, to be honest that type of question sort of insults my work. It is like asking an oilpainter how much the canvas and paint cost while walking through their art gallery, or a customer in a jewelry store rattling a finely crafted custom gold ring in their hand as if they could judge its worth by the cost of the metal's weight alone. If these sort of things didn't require the time, effort, training and talent to do them, as well as the cost of obtaining, running, and maintaining the equipment they are made with, then everyone would be doing it. That being said, silver is the least cost prohibitive of the fine metals, but the cost fluctuates daily with the precious metals market.
Just for perspective, there is a set of silver grips on ebay right now (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39425&item=3690691024&rd=1) that weigh in at 3.5 ozs and are currently at a bid of $475. My grips that I have here are not carved like these, but are 6oz of silver per pair and I would probably be selling them for around $150. It all depends on what the market is, who is looking for what, and what an artisan decides their work is worth. When I am finished with these grips I myself will be putting one pair on ebay. It will be interesting to see what bidders value my work at.
I hope I didn't ruffle any feathers with any of this.
Tired... Hungry... must rest...
- Beantown again
- Beantown
To address the "how much would the materials cost" question... I appreciate your admiration of the picture of my grips.
Thank you.
However, and I really really really mean no offense in answering this often asked but painful inquery, to be honest that type of question sort of insults my work. It is like asking an oilpainter how much the canvas and paint cost while walking through their art gallery, or a customer in a jewelry store rattling a finely crafted custom gold ring in their hand as if they could judge its worth by the cost of the metal's weight alone. If these sort of things didn't require the time, effort, training and talent to do them, as well as the cost of obtaining, running, and maintaining the equipment they are made with, then everyone would be doing it. That being said, silver is the least cost prohibitive of the fine metals, but the cost fluctuates daily with the precious metals market.
Just for perspective, there is a set of silver grips on ebay right now (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39425&item=3690691024&rd=1) that weigh in at 3.5 ozs and are currently at a bid of $475. My grips that I have here are not carved like these, but are 6oz of silver per pair and I would probably be selling them for around $150. It all depends on what the market is, who is looking for what, and what an artisan decides their work is worth. When I am finished with these grips I myself will be putting one pair on ebay. It will be interesting to see what bidders value my work at.
I hope I didn't ruffle any feathers with any of this.
Tired... Hungry... must rest...
- Beantown again
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I'll have to get a set of stock Browning HP grips to work on. I was thinking of either BHP grips, Colt 1911 grips, or CZ-75 grips to start off with, but I think since two people so far have shown interest, I'll work on some for the Browning.
As for the checkering, yes, if the originals were checkered and the silver grips were made from models of the originals, then yes they too would be checkered.
I'll let you know as things get going.
Beantown.
I'll have to get a set of stock Browning HP grips to work on. I was thinking of either BHP grips, Colt 1911 grips, or CZ-75 grips to start off with, but I think since two people so far have shown interest, I'll work on some for the Browning.
As for the checkering, yes, if the originals were checkered and the silver grips were made from models of the originals, then yes they too would be checkered.
I'll let you know as things get going.
Beantown.
TaranScorp
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I have a set of thin Micarta checkered grips coming in a week that I won on Ebay. If they would help you out let me know and I could send them to you. I have a pic of them if your interested in seeing what they look like.
Just a general FYI if anybody following this thread is interested.
One set of the grips is now being listed on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3692712499
Beantown
One set of the grips is now being listed on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3692712499
Beantown
Hey all:
Well, the first set of Colt Junior grips sold, and I had a number of people asking for more sets so I am putting the set originally intended for my own gun up on the auction block soon.
The grip models have all come in for the Browning High Power (standard and slim), Colt 1911, and Colt single action army (may be more difficult b/c of integral washer in grips... might have to use a tap and die set to get this one to work right.)
So... here is a nice crispy picture (sorry about the other fuzzy ones) of the grips. They came out really nice. The ones on the left are sold and are getting ready for shipping, the ones on the right I will attach a closer picture of to my next post..
Beantown
Well, the first set of Colt Junior grips sold, and I had a number of people asking for more sets so I am putting the set originally intended for my own gun up on the auction block soon.
The grip models have all come in for the Browning High Power (standard and slim), Colt 1911, and Colt single action army (may be more difficult b/c of integral washer in grips... might have to use a tap and die set to get this one to work right.)
So... here is a nice crispy picture (sorry about the other fuzzy ones) of the grips. They came out really nice
. The ones on the left are sold and are getting ready for shipping, the ones on the right I will attach a closer picture of to my next post.. Beantown
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E Bay is not very gun friendly, alot of "gun" people don't even bother looking there. Check out gunbroker.com you will get a wider firearms audience.
Your grips are pretty, next question is though are you going to offer dressed up, either with carvings, or checkering grips?
The right set of grips would look very good on a single action army. Kind of a Teddy Roosevelt look.
Your grips are pretty, next question is though are you going to offer dressed up, either with carvings, or checkering grips?
The right set of grips would look very good on a single action army. Kind of a Teddy Roosevelt look.
The four sets of grips that I am using for reference models all have checkering. The BHP have standard checkering, the 1911 has a custom pattern with large diamond areas (will look real nice in silver) and the Colt grips are checkered with a beveled base, a rearing colt pony and an eagle w/shield and "e-pluribus unum" banner.
Attached is a quick picture of them all together.
Beantown
Attached is a quick picture of them all together.
Beantown
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Michael Zeleny
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Can you cast a set of sterling wraparound grips for a SIG P210 from a factory pattern?
fistful
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Sick, sick, sick.
I've always hated ivory and pearl. I've learned to hate aluminum, carbon fiber, rubber and plastic grips. And now...now I know true disgust. You must be stopped.
Only half kidding.
I've always hated ivory and pearl. I've learned to hate aluminum, carbon fiber, rubber and plastic grips. And now...now I know true disgust. You must be stopped.
Only half kidding.
VaughnT
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Silver inlays, maybe even a bit proud of the surface, would look wonderful on my BHP and 1991.
Great work, hoss. I'm thinking of designs.....
Great work, hoss. I'm thinking of designs.....
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