1911 grips, the Lucas way

[Lucas]

So, while the rest of the region is having a fit over the snow I had a productive day yesterday.

I recently refinished the grips that I had previously made for my Vaquero

No they are not that glossy, that picture was taken while the oil was drying.

A few days ago I lucked into a couple slabs of stabilized curly maple to make a set of grips for the blackhawk I recently purchased. That project got put on hold when the wife said that she would like to have wood grips on her 1911.

I lucked into a decent piece of birdseye maple I thought would fit the bill. Four hours later, some snow shoveling involved, I was waiting for the finish to dry.

Trace the grips onto the wood, and start cutting


Cut and sand


Measure the holes needed, drill the holes

I used a 13/32" drill to clear the mag release and the mainspring pin
15/64" drill for the grip screw bushings, with a 17/64" drill to clear the base of the bushings
and a 9/32" drill for the screws themselves.

A bit of sanding to shape


Fit the safety levers, this one's not quite there yet


Safety levers fit


A bit of yellow food coloring to bring out the curl


Hit with some steel wool, a couple coats of light stain, install on the gun to check to color...


All that is left to do is wait for the oil finish to dry.

[Lycanthrope]

Well done!

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[Has001]

Very nice!

I got a nice piece of figured Ash that I wanted to try to make grips for my 1911 some day, if I ever get around to it.

[AxiTech]

I envy your patience, and skill! Those are very nice!

[markheck1]

Nice!!!!

[vetter3006]

awsome woodworking skills and nice upgrade to the 1911. great job

[ronhoffman2]

Very nice. When I read the title, I was looking forward to seeing some Star Wars themed grips.

[Nic]

Excellent job, they look great.

[DCChris]

Beautiful job! They look great!!

[jahwarrior72]

those is nice! i wish i had wood skills.