pics of new wood grips
pics of new wood grips
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/p-64/?sc=1
as requested ( I hope) here is a pic. of the grips Chris Bond made for me.
If the above addy does not work the album name at photobucket.com is p-64
Let me know what you think of the grips.
as requested ( I hope) here is a pic. of the grips Chris Bond made for me.
If the above addy does not work the album name at photobucket.com is p-64
Let me know what you think of the grips.
pics of new wood grips
larry,
I added your photo so it would show in the threads.
I added your photo so it would show in the threads.
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pics of new wood grips
wouldn't be too bad with a little checkering..
pics of new wood grips
I think that they look great ... what do these run? It's amazing how we went from ZERO options to all these cool grips!
Saands
Saands
pics of new wood grips
saands
He's selling them for $20 a set, plus $4 S&H--some exotic woods, like cocobolo, cost a bit more...
He's selling them for $20 a set, plus $4 S&H--some exotic woods, like cocobolo, cost a bit more...
pics of new wood grips
wow. that picture is actually bigger than life size!
I hope mine look as good though.
I hope mine look as good though.
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pics of new wood grips
Here's a pic of another set--
pics of new wood grips
And here's a resized pic of Larry's grips--a bit easier to see I think...
pics of new wood grips
I am so pleased with the quality and choice of woods in my new custom grips by Christian Bond (Custom CZAK Grips by Himmel Jr.?).
The grip flats are African Padauk with the backstrap in Purpleheart. The grips arrived nicely sanded, but unfinished as requested, and the fit to the pistol was excellent. I filled and finished the wood by multiple "wet" 600 grit sandings using Arrow oil finish with intermittent 12 hr dryings.
Looking thru my Dad's washer jar (remember those?), I found both a tiny flat & star washer to protect and lock in the grip screw & nut, respectively. Wow, no movement what so ever! Now for some pictures. My wife decided this Czak looked just fine in her hip pocket! Notice the new custom grips are on my 1968 model fitted with a plum safety lever and extractor.
Thanks again, Himmel and son for your contributions to making this forum a great one!
The grip flats are African Padauk with the backstrap in Purpleheart. The grips arrived nicely sanded, but unfinished as requested, and the fit to the pistol was excellent. I filled and finished the wood by multiple "wet" 600 grit sandings using Arrow oil finish with intermittent 12 hr dryings.
Looking thru my Dad's washer jar (remember those?), I found both a tiny flat & star washer to protect and lock in the grip screw & nut, respectively. Wow, no movement what so ever! Now for some pictures. My wife decided this Czak looked just fine in her hip pocket! Notice the new custom grips are on my 1968 model fitted with a plum safety lever and extractor.
Thanks again, Himmel and son for your contributions to making this forum a great one!
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pics of new wood grips
Getting a lot of mileage outta this picture.
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pics of new wood grips
It's a nice one!! LOL!
pics of new wood grips
So ... are these wooden grips holding up to time on the firing line? I'm a little concerned about the areas that, by necessity, are pretty thin. Assuming that they don't fail I'll move onto the next question. Being a little lazy tonight, I didn't look to see if there is contact info in another thread ... how does one go about ordering a set like Warthog's? Are those the $24 shipped style?
Saands
Saands
pics of new wood grips
Hey Saands--
I don't know about how they are holding up--but if you are interested in a set, just PM me and I'll give you the details. Ones like Wathog's go for $40 plus $4 S&H ( made out of cocobolo or other exotic woods), $30 plus $4 S&H made out of more common wood like walnut or maple --check out the "custom grips" thread in the "Buy and Sell" section...
I don't know about how they are holding up--but if you are interested in a set, just PM me and I'll give you the details. Ones like Wathog's go for $40 plus $4 S&H ( made out of cocobolo or other exotic woods), $30 plus $4 S&H made out of more common wood like walnut or maple --check out the "custom grips" thread in the "Buy and Sell" section...
pics of new wood grips
Mine seem to be holding up just fine so far.
pics of new wood grips
Really nice job Chris!!! They sure do dress up the gun!!