1911 ironwood grips

[ireed3]

does anyone know of someone that can fabricate 1911 grips in or around indianapolis? i am having my knife handle done in desert ironwood and would like matching grips done for my 1911. i will have the wood blanks, i would just like to find someone local to do the fabrication. this is my first post since joining in 2011 but i love this site.

 

[Jim McKalip]

Ahrends grips isn't close, but they are good and will make grips from your wood. Grip making is their only business. I've got one set of theirs and have been very pleased.

 

[ireed3]

where are they located?

 

[ireed3]

i take that back, google. thank you. checking them out now.

 

[Jim McKalip]

If you go that route, spend the extra 20 bucks for the oil finish. It'll knock your eyes out.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Check with member Walt O, he's in NWI. I've seen his work at some gunshows, does an exelent job.

 

[ireed3]

Ahrends has a 10-12 week turnaround :-(

 

[ireed3]

once i figure out how to look him up i will ask Walt O

 

[halfmileharry]

I've got about a half dozen pairs of the 1911 Ahrends. Best fit and beautiful wood and work.

 

[ireed3]

i really like the skip checkered pattern, kinda bummed i may be waiting 3 months to get them. i cant PM Walt O because i havent posted 50 times, so i will be waiting. lol

 

[halfmileharry]

i really like the skip checkered pattern, kinda bummed i may be waiting 3 months to get them. i cant PM Walt O because i havent posted 50 times, so i will be waiting. lol

PM a mod and see if they can't send him a message for him. I don't think this qualifies as a run to the classifieds but that's up to our fearless leaders.

 

[walt o]

I am WALT O I only make smooth surface grips . At the present time I am recuperating from shoulder surgery and it will be a few more weeks or months before i can do any grip making.


dont have any iron wood grips left I- cocobolo,2- spalted maple, tiger maple

 

[ireed3]

sorry about the injury, get well soon. beautiful work. do you still have the cocobolo from the first pic? if so could you pm the the price, etc.

 

[walt o]

sorry those went quickly.Don't know when I can find some more coco bolo of that quality.

 

[Skyhawk]

where are they located?

They are located in Iowa. Here is a link to their website: Ahrends Grips : 1911 Grips

Their address is: Ahrends Grips
PO Box 203
Clarion, IA 50525
515-532-3449
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[ireed3]

sorry those went quickly.Don't know when I can find some more coco bolo of that quality.

Too bad, those were great. Do you have any other 1911 grips already made?

 

[ireed3]

They are located in Iowa. Here is a link to their website: Ahrends Grips : 1911 Grips

Their address is: Ahrends Grips
PO Box 203
Clarion, IA 50525
515-532-3449
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Thank you

 

[walt o]

Yes i have grips already made and i will be set up at the Crown Point show this month and Valpo next month

 

[ireed3]

Yes i have grips already made and i will be set up at the Crown Point show this month and Valpo next month

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Wow! Im drooling over here. I already know which set i want from the picture!

 

[tocws2002]

does anyone know of someone that can fabricate 1911 grips in or around indianapolis? i am having my knife handle done in desert ironwood and would like matching grips done for my 1911. i will have the wood blanks, i would just like to find someone local to do the fabrication. this is my first post since joining in 2011 but i love this site.

I make 1911 grips (and other styles), if you haven't found anyone to make you a set I'm willing to work with you on a custom set. I can do them smooth or checkered. I am in KY, just east of Louisville. Below are some examples of some recent grips and a checkered set out of Afromosia. I generally finish the grips with multiple coats of Tru-oil.

Thanks,

- jb


Sycamore Burl


Snakewood


Osage


Honduran Rosewood Burl


Afromosia (half-checkered)