Pics of your Ivory or similar grips

[Gordon Jr.]

I want to start a thread of pics of 1911's with Ivory or similar grips. I am thinking about putting a set on my Nighthawk Custom T3 that is Diamond Black. I just love that combination. Would some of you be so kind as to post pics of your 1911's with those type of grips on them. It would be a great thead to look at and very helpful to me in making my decision.

Thanks

Gordon

[Frank]

How about these?

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/Heirloom/Fedora/IMG_4695E1xx.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IMG_4015E1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/fiddletown_2006/IMG_4048E1.jpg

DVC

[Gordon Jr.]

Wow! Thanks Frank! Do you mind me asking where you got them. They look beautiful.

[Frank]

Thanks, Gordon. I bought these a few years ago. They're from Spresser's Knife Works. He sells his grips on eBay.

DVC

[gfavaron]

I believe I read somewhere that eBay is shutting off ivory sales as of the first of the year. Is that accurate Frank?

[Frank]

I believe I read somewhere that eBay is shutting off ivory sales as of the first of the year. Is that accurate Frank?
I haven't heard that, but I guess it wouldn't surprise me. In any case, I'm pretty well fixed myself.

Another possible source is Elen Hunting (http://www.elenhunting.com/ ). They seem to have some nice ivory on their website. I've never done business with them, so I can't comment on that.

DVC

[OD*]

Gordon, another place you should try for real ivory is Jim at
http://nutmegsports.com/.

This is Ivorywood by Esmeralda
http://www.esmeralda.cc/latest_grips_added.htm

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RetroBaer6.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RetroBaer2.jpg

[DuckRyder]

And here is Tru-Ivory Slightly aged from Bar-S.

Available from Brownells or direct (they will do checkering and other features direct). Great folks either way.

http://home.att.net/~duckryder/O2991TruIvory1W.jpg

[Gordon Jr.]

I haven't heard that, but I guess it wouldn't surprise me. In any case, I'm pretty well fixed myself.

Another possible source is Elen Hunting (http://www.elenhunting.com/ ). They seem to have some nice ivory on their website. I've never done business with them, so I can't comment on that.

DVC
Thanks for all the info Frank!

[Gordon Jr.]

Gordon, another place you should try for real ivory is Jim at
http://nutmegsports.com/.

This is Ivorywood by Esmeralda
http://www.esmeralda.cc/latest_grips_added.htm

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RetroBaer6.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RetroBaer2.jpg
Hunter, I've seen those on the calendar photos. They are beautiful! Thanks for the info.

[Gordon Jr.]

Robert, I will check out Bar-s. Those look great! Thanks everyone for sharing. Those pistols look so good with the white grips. I hope more folks will post picks of their guns as well.

[gfavaron]

Genuine ivory as certified after testing by a local art dealer in Dallas. The earliest I can positively date them is the mid 1950's. One is slightly cracked and I only put them on a pistol for special occasions. Mostly sleep in a humidity controlled safe.


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w27/gnoravaf/IvoryGrips.jpg

[Frank]

Charles Spresser (the fellow how made my ivory grips) recommends a few drops of baby oil on the back of each panel a couple of times a year. I've read a similar recommendation in something John Taffin wrote. I've been doing that, but I haven't really had the grips long enough to notice whether it does anything.

DVC

[gfavaron]

That couldn't hurt Frank. I think I will pick up some baby oil and dampen mine too.

[MoneyTree]

I somehow missed seeing this thread , great idea Gordon . Beautiful and unique grips guys !

[OD*]

Hunter, I've seen those on the calendar photos. They are beautiful! Thanks for the info.
You're welcome, Sir, and thank you.

BTW, Hunter is my arch-nemesis. ;)

[Gordon Jr.]

Genuine ivory as certified after testing by a local art dealer in Dallas. The earliest I can positively date them is the mid 1950's. One is slightly cracked and I only put them on a pistol for special occasions. Mostly sleep in a humidity controlled safe.


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w27/gnoravaf/IvoryGrips.jpg
The detail on those are beautiful! I just saw the other grips you posted on the "metal grips" thread. You have some very unique grips to be proud of. Thanks you so much for sharing them with us!

[Stonyman65]

Gordon, another place you should try for real ivory is Jim at
http://nutmegsports.com/.

This is Ivorywood by Esmeralda
http://www.esmeralda.cc/latest_grips_added.htm

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RetroBaer6.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RetroBaer2.jpg

you just had to post that one again, didn't you? I think i need one of those M1911.org keyboard drool protectors. :)

[Gordon Jr.]

I think i need one of those M1911.org keyboard drool protectors. :)
Make it 2!

[Auto Mag]

These grips are from Sarge's grips. They are made from Corian!!!
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p250/AutoMag180/DSC03213.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p250/AutoMag180/DSC03214.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p250/AutoMag180/DSC03215.jpg

These are simulated ivory.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p250/AutoMag180/DSC02053.jpg

[Gordon Jr.]

These grips are from Sarge's grips. They are made from Corian!!!
Those are beautiful. Sarge does incredible work! I'm going to show my ignorance and ask, what is Corian?

[Auto Mag]

Those are beautiful. Sarge does incredible work! I'm going to show my ignorance and ask, what is Corian?

Corian is a man made granite like material that is used mainly in the construction of kitchen and bathroom counter tops and vanity tops!! :) :)

[Gordon Jr.]

Corian is a man made granite like material that is used mainly in the construction of kitchen and bathroom counter tops and vanity tops!! :) :)
I knew somehow that I need an excuse to rip up my bathroom counter tops.

[OD*]

Genuine ivory as certified after testing by a local art dealer in Dallas. The earliest I can positively date them is the mid 1950's. One is slightly cracked and I only put them on a pistol for special occasions. Mostly sleep in a humidity controlled safe.


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w27/gnoravaf/IvoryGrips.jpg
Those are absolutely beautiful.

[OD*]

Stonyman65, gnjr

Sorry fellas, but thanks for the kind words. ;)

[MoneyTree]

BTW, Hunter is my arch-nemesis. ;)I think Gordon was just trying to Torment you a little OD* . :D

[joea]

Here's mine in mammoth bark ivory from grips and knives.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/icepic1/HPIM0039.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/icepic1/HPIM0031-1.jpg

http://www.gripsandknives.com/Ivory_Pistol_Grips_s/7.htm

http://home.comcast.net/~mgpsrjr/index.html

http://www.1911customgrips.com/browse.html

http://www.collinscraftgrips.com/

http://www.boonetrading.com/Pg14.html

http://www.nutmegsports.com/

http://www.elenhunting.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=EHOS&Category_Code=PG

[MoneyTree]

Here's mine in mammoth bark ivory from grips and knives.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/icepic1/HPIM0039.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/icepic1/HPIM0031-1.jpgStunning grips joea , the name mammoth bark describes them perfectly .

[MoneyTree]

Don't forget forum member kimsonvu's water buffalo grips . I hope Jes ( Jescorrea ) doesn't mind my showing off his grips again ( I'd post a photo of mine ( thanks again Jes ) but their not the right color ) .

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/sfcjescorrea/SANY0386.jpg

[joea]

Stunning grips joea , the name mammoth bark describes them perfectly .
Thank you MT ;)

[Gordon Jr.]

Here's mine in mammoth bark ivory from grips and knives.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/icepic1/HPIM0039.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/icepic1/HPIM0031-1.jpg

http://www.gripsandknives.com/Ivory_Pistol_Grips_s/7.htm

http://home.comcast.net/~mgpsrjr/index.html

http://www.1911customgrips.com/browse.html

http://www.collinscraftgrips.com/

http://www.boonetrading.com/Pg14.html

http://www.nutmegsports.com/

http://www.elenhunting.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=EHOS&Category_Code=PG
Wow! Those are really cool! Thanks for the links as well.

[Gordon Jr.]

Don't forget forum member kimsonvu's water buffalo grips . I hope Jes ( Jescorrea ) doesn't mind my showing off his grips again ( I'd post a photo of mine ( thanks again Jes ) but their not the right color ) .

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/sfcjescorrea/SANY0386.jpg
Thanks Ed! I sure don't mind you showing off jescorrea's grips. (I bet he doesn't either.) They are beautiful!

[OD*]

I think Gordon was just trying to Torment you a little OD* . :D
You could be right, Sir. ;)

[Gordon Jr.]

You could be right, Sir. ;)
I just realized my mistake OD! I couldn't for the life of me figure out what you guys were talking about. (I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, you know.) I guess if I had to make a mistake, at least it was a really good one! :lm:

[OD*]

No biggie Gordon, we were just kiddin' with you anyway.

Although, I have been called some really bad names in my life, being called "Hunter" is probably the worst ever. ;)

[DuckRyder]

Well,

I had actually taken the TruIvory off of my Blued Super .38 in favor of some nice wood, but this thread coupled with carrying some applejack double diamond checkered up against my skin prompted me to put them on my Commander.

So here they are...

Not real Ivory (also not priced like real ivory) but I do like them, and as I said they are great folks.

http://home.att.net/~duckryder/O4540XSETruIvoryW.jpg

[OD*]

It looks great, Bob. http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Frank]

+1, OD* -- very nice looking, Bob.

DVC

[Gordon Jr.]

Good looking commander! The grips look GREAT on them. Thanks for sharing.

[DuckRyder]

Thanks guys,

So, would it be crazy to paint it black? :confused: ? :scared: ? :eek: ?

[DocH]

Thanks guys,

So, would it be crazy to paint it black? :confused: ? :scared: ? :eek: ? Crazy? Of course not. Just a mortal sin. :eb: Very sharp combination,sir.

[sarge43]

How about these wood grips? They're actually holly. They're dressing up my Kimber CDPII and my Dan Wesson CBOB. I think they're pretty close.
Nice pics on this thread, keep it up!
Sarge
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/sarge43_pics/016-7.jpg

[Gordon Jr.]

Sarge43,

Once again, we get to see your fine work. They are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.

[dogdollar]

Here's my Gunsite CCO in pre-ban elephant ivory, photo by Ichito Notmatushi.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f179/6401glendale/Gun%20Stuff/CCOIvry.jpg

[Gordon Jr.]

Here's my Gunsite CCO in pre-ban elephant ivory, photo by Ichito Notmatushi.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f179/6401glendale/Gun%20Stuff/CCOIvry.jpg
Oh........That's beautiful dogdollar! The black and ivory can't be beat.

[MoneyTree]

Here's my Gunsite CCO in pre-ban elephant ivory, photo by Ichito Notmatushi.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f179/6401glendale/Gun%20Stuff/CCOIvry.jpgBeautiful grips , pistol and photo Tim !

[forestranger]

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8508/faud1.jpg

You guys put me to shame. You did say "or similar"? Ajax is supposed to have ivory dust in them? :)

[Gordon Jr.]

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8508/faud1.jpg

You guys put me to shame. You did say "or similar"? Ajax is supposed to have ivory dust in them? :)
Those are great looking grips! They really set off your colt commander.

[forestranger]

Thanks. They feel pretty good too. I reckin those real ivory grips would cost near 'bout what I paid for the Colt.

[NYCMedic]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0643.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0644.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0645.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0646.jpg

[MoneyTree]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0643.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0644.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0645.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0646.jpgBeautiful grips ! I especially like the second set , that natural look is just great .

[Gordon Jr.]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0643.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0644.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0645.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/AriSuss/IMG_0646.jpg
I really like those! What are they made of and where did you get them?

[sarge43]

One more set if you'll allow....
These are bone Corian.
Hey, those horn grips are cool!
Sarge
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/sarge43_pics/003-2.jpg

[NYCMedic]

I really like those! What are they made of and where did you get them?
They are water buffalo from Kim Son.

[Gordon Jr.]

One more set if you'll allow....
These are bone Corian.
Hey, those horn grips are cool!
Sarge
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/sarge43_pics/003-2.jpg
Very nice sarge!

[ge0624me]

Gordon, another place you should try for real ivory is Jim at
http://nutmegsports.com/.

This is Ivorywood by Esmeralda
http://www.esmeralda.cc/latest_grips_added.htm

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RetroBaer6.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RetroBaer2.jpg i tries to find these on esmerlda's website ,& could nt find them are they a special order or exclusive?

[Frank]

i tries to find these on esmerlda's website ,& could nt find them are they a special order or exclusive?
Esmeralda shows whatever she has available on her website. Her stock changes regularly depending on the wood available. What you need to do is check her site on a regular basis. If you see something you really like, it's a good idea t buy it right away. Some of the neatest stuff gets snapped up right away.

DVC