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zenbiker
1st April 2009, 18:03
I ordered a set of custom grips from Adam Brown at theis site. Any experience here with him?
http://brownscustomgrips.webs.com/
t-bird
8th April 2009, 19:46
Never heard of them, but look like nice grips for the money. Which set did you get? Would love to see some PICS of yours when you get them and what you think of them..Best of luck, T-BIRD.
zenbiker
8th April 2009, 22:53
I ordered two sets. Corrugata and spalted maple. I'll post after I get them.
t-bird
8th April 2009, 23:37
Corrugata and the spalted maple should look really good, how long does it take to get them after ordered? The faster there delivery time is very important to most gun owners, me anyway. Looking forward to the PICS on your 1911.
zenbiker
9th April 2009, 19:09
Seems like less than a two week turnaround. I'll post after I get them.
t-bird
11th April 2009, 15:16
Thanks for the INFO zenbiker....T-BIRD.
kenoc
29th April 2009, 23:39
Have you got them yet? i just ordered a couple sets from him as well. Look nice at a good price, and i am always into supporting a small outfit.

Thanks for the INFO zenbiker....T-BIRD.
zenbiker
1st May 2009, 15:00
I got them. Nice work and a good price. He's a one man operation and a good guy. Now I just need to get delivery on the Ed Brown I have on order.
t-bird
1st May 2009, 22:55
Glad to hear you got them zenbiker, how long did it take?
zenbiker
1st May 2009, 23:16
Glad to hear you got them zenbiker, how long did it take?

Something about two weeks,. He already had the spalted maple in stock and just had to make the corrugata....ZB
Cirrus
11th May 2009, 12:18
Zenbiker,

Glad to see that you're enjoying your grips! I just got a new batch of spalted maple wood and would be happy to honor the arrangement you talked to me about earlier. You can take a look at the website for some pictures of the new grips I've made using the new wood. I've also got some really nice box elder burl grips going right now. I'm trying to make a bunch of grips to keep in stock because I've got my first table at a gun show reserved for next month.

http://brownscustomgrips.webs.com
zenbiker
11th May 2009, 18:40
Well I really haven't had the chance to really enjoy the grips yet because I haven't yet received the gun! ( full sized Kobra ) They are, however, very well done and I'll peruse the site for the exchange about which we spoke.
I recommend your work highly and you personally. This is an honest man.
Good luck at the show.
kenoc
13th May 2009, 22:35
Got my grips as well. Love them. Very well-made and priced right :appld: :appld:
t-bird
17th May 2009, 23:35
Would love to see some PICS of your grips on your gun Kenoc.
kenoc
31st May 2009, 03:03
Finally got my camera fixed. i stink at pics..but here they are. The grips are about 1000% nicer looking than these pics show...
http://www.x-worldcomics.com/x/images/gns/burlgrips1.jpg
http://www.x-worldcomics.com/x/images/gns/burlgrips2.jpg
Cirrus
10th June 2009, 10:44
That buckeye burl sure looks sharp against that frame! Nice choice.
Cirrus
30th June 2009, 17:04
Here's some of my newest spalted maple. They're PC-style with a high gloss finish.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/adambrown69/P1011421.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/adambrown69/P1011422.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/adambrown69/P1011423.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/adambrown69/P1011425.jpg
Cap
1st July 2009, 14:11
they look good

I'm curious how you're stabilizing/hardening the spalt?

are they professionally stabilized or home stabilized with Minwax hardener?
(or other brands of hardener)

..L.T.A.
Cirrus
1st July 2009, 17:29
I stabilize them myself. I usually don't work with the really dry stuff to begin with though.
Cirrus
23rd July 2009, 17:03
I just added a new box at the bottom of my homepage. You can subscribe to my site by entering your email address. It will send you an email any time that I update my site, add new pictures, or post new items for sale.
zenbiker
27th July 2009, 20:05
I received a set of Esmeralda's Cocobolo grips today. I now have three sets of alternative grips for my EB Kobra. Why? Who knows!
The workmanship is far better than other grips I've bought on line. Cuts are precision done and the bottoms are beveled at the same angle that the stock Ed Brown grips are. They were almost twice the price but worth it.
Cirrus...a set of yours is next.
JesseWin27
28th July 2009, 13:28
Who makes a killer set of ivory grips? Maybe mammoth?
ar15vern
28th July 2009, 15:28
Who makes a killer set of ivory grips? Maybe mammoth?

I'm looking for some Mamoth Tooth grips. Who sells them?
sarge43
28th July 2009, 17:45
Google mammoth tooth grips and you'll get a number of makers that do. From full 100% mammoth tooth, to mixtures.
Mammoth tooth is pretty fragile when used in pistol grips as a stand alone. If it's a safe queen and not shot, then go for it. If you want to take the weapon out and shoot it with any frequency, you should consider more the inset styles that have the wood, micarta, or other backing on the tooth slabs.
Good luck!
Sarge
Cirrus
14th August 2009, 10:42
I received a set of Esmeralda's Cocobolo grips today. I now have three sets of alternative grips for my EB Kobra. Why? Who knows!
The workmanship is far better than other grips I've bought on line. Cuts are precision done and the bottoms are beveled at the same angle that the stock Ed Brown grips are. They were almost twice the price but worth it.
Cirrus...a set of yours is next.

Esmeralda does make some very nice grips, but like you said, it doesn't come cheap.