ruger 22/45 with custom grip panel modification (pics/video)

[1KPerDay]

Absolutely excellent work. I couldn't be more impressed, despite the extended wait. search kingshouse at rimfirecentral.com forums. (he might be here as well; I dunno)

Grips are antique ivory micarta by JP grips. (standard 1911 thickness, rounded bottom, no mag release cutout). Stellar workmanship.

http://www.jpgrips.com/








http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRQqX7eOD-w

 

[F-111 John]

Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Dentite]

Looks great! I have the same pistol and the stock frame was just too thin for my hands. I did mine myself...there's no going back once you start cutting the frame haha.



I used OEM Ruger grips because at the time most all 1911 style grips had the 1911 cutouts.







Of course with the new RP model that's the one I'd buy today.

 

[1KPerDay]

Nice job!

 

[1KPerDay]

Dentite, what did you use to file down the palm swells?

 

[Dentite]

Thanks. I thought about all the possible options I had...hand files, drill press using an end-mill bit, dremel, etc.

In the end what I did was tape off all the areas NOT to be cut with a couple layers of masking tape so if I did get off course I would have a LITTLE margin of error if the top layer of tape started getting abraded away.

Then I used my Dremel (with the long corded, smaller handle attachment) and sanding drums. I might have used a smoother drum shaped stone towards the end...I don't remember. Big drums for the middle and some smaller drums on the ends.



It might sound reckless but I use a similar tool nearly every day (I'm a dentist) and so I'm pretty comfortable with fine motor stuff like this.

Probably not as clean as someone could do with a mill or even a skilled person using a drill press with a good jig, but it got the job done and I've had no problems yet.

Happy Valley Utah eh? I grew up in Ogden but now live in AZ.

 

[1KPerDay]

Cool.

Seeing your work I'd feel comfortable letting you work on my teef.

 

[Mark8252]

22/45 work

Your handgun looks great. My 22/45 is one of my favorites.