Custom Revolver Grip Recommendations

[MRBlack]

Good evening, all.

I got word from Bowen Classic Arms that the upgrades to my stainless New Model Super Blackhawk are almost complete! It’s a Bisley 44 magnum with a 4 5/8 inch barrel. Do you all have any recommendations for a custom grip maker or preference on material? I have considered English walnut, ram’s horn, black walnut, or potentially even mammoth ivory. Any recommendations for material or grip maker is much appreciated.

-MR Black

 

[Mauser3000]

That will be a great gun when it’s complete. Hamilton Bowen is top notch. As far as material goes, all of your options would look great. Mammoth ivory looks great on knife handles and revolver stocks but it’s brittle compared to walnut or another handle material. I’ve had it crack and chip on me.

For grip makers, my first choice would be dustin Linebaugh. Nutmeg sports may be able to help you out with custom grips. Eagle grips could probably fit grips of about any material you like to your revolver.

Unfortunately there’s not too many grip makers still working. I’m not sure if Ben Forkin or Jack Huntington do any grip work.

 

[deewayne2003]

Stabilized water Buffalo horn?

 

[Cucuy]

I’m a sucker for spalted maple. The craftsman who made these looks to be out of the business. There are lots of smaller makers who do great work.

 

[BryceM]

Ivory. There’s nothing else like it. It’s not super easy to source or inexpensive, but it can be done legally. Elephant, mammoth, warthog, walrus….. there are options.

 

[CM McKenzie]

Joe Perkins in AZ did my grips in fancy walnut, with my initials inlayed in silver.

 

[AustinM]

That will be a great gun when it’s complete. Hamilton Bowen is top notch. As far as material goes, all of your options would look great. Mammoth ivory looks great on knife handles and revolver stocks but it’s brittle compared to walnut or another handle material. I’ve had it crack and chip on me.

For grip makers, my first choice would be dustin Linebaugh. Nutmeg sports may be able to help you out with custom grips. Eagle grips could probably fit grips of about any material you like to your revolver.

Unfortunately there’s not too many grip makers still working. I’m not sure if Ben Forkin or Jack Huntington do any grip work.

I know Ben is atleast 4-5 years behind on work currently. He does great work, but if you are in a hurry for grips, you might want to look elsewhere.