Faux Ivory Grips for 1911

[philadelphia patriot]

Anybody have any recommendations for faux ivory grips for a 1911? I'm looking to spend $50 or less. I found a good amount on the internet, but I don't know which are decent and which are junk. Smooth grips don't bother me, and I also would prefer something with a hint of yellow in them to give them an antique look. This would be for a GI RIA 1911. Thanks for your input!

[abner13]

Check out Sid Ryan. He sells on Ebay and has an impressive variety of scrimshawed faux ivory. Check his Ebay store.. Mine do look good in person , with just a hint of yellowing. And they fit perfectly. Also , the genuine water buffalo bone panels from Thailand looks even better.



Gotta take a new pic as I added a sterling silver Colt medallion to these.

*** had his website , but removed it because my Norton blocked some Trojan attack thing.

Here's his Ebay store. http://stores.ebay.com/sidneyryaneng...p2047675.l2563

[39flathead]

I've bought from this company before, but not that particular grip.
http://www.handgungrips.com/1911_Kim...ip/1952/c/2911

Again, not this particular grip, but I have bought a set made of the same material with no complaints:
http://www.raascogrips.com/fman0.html
If this texture works for you, this is a durable method of manufacturing, better than polymer IMO.

And then you always can go Ajax or Hogue, again, I've used grips from both companies with no problem.

http://www.hoguestore.com/index.php?...ath=734_50_528

http://www.ajaxcustomgrips.com/1911Grips.html


There are others, but then you start climbing out of the stated price range.

Best I can do to point you in a direction, I've never went with ivory for a 1911, I try to stay with exotic woods and such.
Hope this helps.