I made a pair of grips for my Ruger Vaquero with polished frame stainless steel. They grips are yellowed and I put some cracks in them and you can't even tell that they are just a pair of white grips from Ajax to a great pair of custom grips. I have already made three pairs for some friends and they could not tell that it was only plastic grips for about $60.00. I had a great time doing these. I used leather to get the yellow effect. They are perfect. Couldn't imagine that coming out to end up with a great pair of grips. kevin
Beautiful job!!. Question if the grips get wet are they slippery or fairly grippy? My favorite thing about the real stuff is it feels just as grippy or even a little more when wet....If your ever interested in getting real ivory. A tip for finding it relatively inexpensive. go to antique stores and look for anything made of ivory. Its rare to find but I got lucky about a year ago. I found this table top art piece for very little money. its stand had just enough ivory to make a set of grips. I would love to compare that stuff to real ivory. Like you said, i have also heard its extremely hard to tell the difference, if at all. If thats true its a win over the real stuff to me. Mainly because less money and less worry if something happens to it. Great job again by the way.
I just went to the kitchen, wet my hand and grabbed the grip. They are not slippery at all and actually feel a little grippy-er, just like you described. Guitarpartsandmore.com does sell legal ivory gun grip panels that are about half the price of the mammoth Ivory ones! I heard the same thing about telling the difference between the two. With the Resin Ivory being as inexpensive as it is, you could have many pairs of grips for the price of the real ones, without the legalities. If you buy a set from guitarpartsandmore.com, tell them you saw my video, I don't get anything from it, I just think he'd like to know how you found out about them. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you so much for testing that for me. I used to think ivory was popular just for its looks and feel but... when i got it wet. It instantly made sense on why Ivory gun grips were and are so popular. You telling me this stuff dos the same makes me even more excited about trying this stuff out. You more then sold me on buying some. When i order some. i will definitely let them know i found out from you. Thanks again
I know you are going for a particular look, but I gotta agree with some of the others here. I really like them just the way they are. You mentioned doing a set with relief carving. That is something I have wanted to do for a while and just haven't had the time. I am quite anxious to see how it works out for you.
So i just got in the ivory substitute. The same stuff you used from the same company. Yep... looks and feels just like real ivory. I'm extremely impressed. I can not tell the difference between this stuff and the real ivory i have. Even the weight feels right. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
It's pretty amazing stuff! I'm glad Santee brought it to my attention. I bought a couple more sets to make some other grips, I can hardly wait to get started on them.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview other then the smell its great stuff to work with. It does remind me of being a kid sanding and working with fiberglass. Also if you are ever interested in reviewing one of my original colts hit me up.
@Snappers antique firearms Unlimited (snafu) I kind of like the smell of it. You ever work with bone? That stuff stinks! It's not that I don't want to review one of your original Colts, I want to get some of my own! I like the Italian reproductions but they're just not the same.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview i can see how you can like the smell. Its not that it smells incredibly bad. When i am working with it. everyone in my house complains. Even when i am working in my garage... apparently my familys superpower is smell. Well if you ever change your mind the offer will be opened. Looking forward to seeing you get a original. Again if you ever want a 2nd set of eyes to look at what ever gun you plan on buying. I would be happy to help. I do quite a bit of colt appraising these days. 🍻 Richard
My wife is the same way with contact cement, Fiebings pro dye, and polyurethane, those smells don't bother me but she claims she can smell them for days. Thanks, I really appreciate the offer!
I went back and bought a couple more sets of the blanks and I feel like I'm going to want more pretty soon! Mr. Warther is a great guy and he carries great products too.
I have never seen grips that fit like that. I have twin original Ruger Vaqueros and they have 2 independent grip panels. I purchased real stag grip panels about 20 years ago when then were much cheaper. I can’t believe the cost they are now. Really enjoy your channel Ricky from IBM
Many of the old SAA revolvers had "one piece grips," but they were also available as two-piece grips. I like the cleaner look of the one-piece grips. My Vaqueros also have two independent grip panels.
Woooooah! Mama, I have gotta get me some of that for one of my guns! That guy wasn't kidding about seeing your face in the glossy surface! Thanks for making this video!
Great interview. I think it is great that he offers both real and synthetic reproduction ivory. You put a lot of work into these. Great use of the bullet lube on the grip.
The real stuff is pricey and there are rules and restrictions for purchasing it. There are also a lot more steps to care for it too. I thunk the bullet lube worked better than grease, especially since it's all natural. Thanks for watching Squib!
That Resin Ivory is amazing stuff! If you order some from Guitarpartsandmore.com, tell him I sent you! I don't get anything from it, I just think it'd be pretty cool! Thanks for watching!
I agree with you and your work came out really well and I am going to say that they came out as good as ones that you could have bought somewhere. I'm going to have to say that you are able to make real quality grips from what I have seen. Great job on your grips! 🧐😉
Those grips are stunningly beautiful. The grain is amazing. I worked with the real stuff a little bit many, many years ago. This product looks like a great substitute. I wonder if this is the same, or similar product Arizona Custom Grips is using? I was glad to read in your comment section below, you performed the "wet" test. That sold me on trying some of these. Thanks for the video.
I have a method I've been using for 20 years to transfer art 🎨 work. I would be glad to share it with you if you'd like. I enjoyed finding your channel and look forward to talking to you.
Absolutely! You can share it here or you can email me at Smallcaliberarmsreview@gmail.com I have a couple ideas about how to do it but it be great to hear it from someone that knows.
I have not but I have heard about its similarities. This stuff I used is from a guy that is an Ivory artist. He says the only way to tell it from real ivory, is to use a UV light or to burn a sample. It looks amazing. Thanks for watching!
How do you buy it if it is illegal? That is crazy that you are able to even buy that , WOW is all I can say. I bet that they are paying the money for it. WOW again.
Technically, what I'm wearing IS a respirator. It's just not the kind with replaceable cartridges. I'm wearing a NIOSH N95 which filters out 95% of both solid and liquid particulate. If I were doing this regularly, I would have gotten out my Half-face respirator. The problem with the replaceable cartridges, is that once you open them, they are only good for a limited time and would be worthless by the time I needed them again. Thanks for watching!
Ivory bans also contribute to poaching. Proper management contributes to sustainable ivory. Elephant hunts are still legal and are heavily restricted but they are done humanely. A legal elephant hunt is extremely expensive and when successful, every part of the animal is used to benefit the local residents. The income generated by the permitting of the hunts are used to help manage and protect the heard. The hunts are also used to assure that only the unhealthiest of the heard is the target. As elephants age their teeth wear down and they can no longer eat, they slowly and painfully die. There is a very good article on Guitarpartsandmore.com website about the different methods of elephant wildlife management. Poaching only occurs when something is illegal or outlawed, the dwindling elephant population is due to a lot of human encroachment in their natural habitat. Don't get me wrong, there are unscrupulous and greedy individuals that would hunt them just for the ivory and leave the rest of the animal there to rot and don't have a care in the world about the future of the species, those people should be tried, convicted and suffer a fate worse than the animal the dispatched. A proper wildlife management program can ensure that the species not only survives, but thrives. There are many species of animals in North America that were hunted to near extinction but due to aggressive management programs, heavy penalties, and managed hunts, they are legal to hunt once again, with heavy restrictions.
@@dlam2864 That's the nice thing about the resin ivory I used in this video, it looks feels and tools just like the real thing, without the humidity requirements of real ivory.
Or only the one's with the money are exempt! Like fine or jail time for an Eagle feather unless you are indigenous peoples! Used for religious! purposes!
The bird feather thing is ridiculous if you ask me. They can be found on the ground or on one that was killed by another predator. I get it, though. People would kill them and claim they "found" it.
Yup, they are better than I could imagine! Well done.
Thanks Santee! I'm glad you told me about them!
I made a pair of grips for my Ruger Vaquero with polished frame stainless steel. They grips are yellowed and I put some cracks in them and you can't even tell that they are just a pair of white grips from Ajax to a great pair of custom grips. I have already made three pairs for some friends and they could not tell that it was only plastic grips for about $60.00. I had a great time doing these. I used leather to get the yellow effect. They are perfect. Couldn't imagine that coming out to end up with a great pair of grips. kevin
Nice! I like to try making my own things and it's always a plus when they turn out just right. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your work and time with us, I hope that you are having a great evening and I hope that you can enjoy your upcoming week.
Thank you! You too!
I cant blame you, they look beautyful just the way they are.
Yeah, there was no way I was going to carve those things up! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful job!!. Question if the grips get wet are they slippery or fairly grippy? My favorite thing about the real stuff is it feels just as grippy or even a little more when wet....If your ever interested in getting real ivory. A tip for finding it relatively inexpensive. go to antique stores and look for anything made of ivory. Its rare to find but I got lucky about a year ago. I found this table top art piece for very little money. its stand had just enough ivory to make a set of grips. I would love to compare that stuff to real ivory. Like you said, i have also heard its extremely hard to tell the difference, if at all. If thats true its a win over the real stuff to me. Mainly because less money and less worry if something happens to it. Great job again by the way.
I just went to the kitchen, wet my hand and grabbed the grip. They are not slippery at all and actually feel a little grippy-er, just like you described. Guitarpartsandmore.com does sell legal ivory gun grip panels that are about half the price of the mammoth Ivory ones! I heard the same thing about telling the difference between the two. With the Resin Ivory being as inexpensive as it is, you could have many pairs of grips for the price of the real ones, without the legalities. If you buy a set from guitarpartsandmore.com, tell them you saw my video, I don't get anything from it, I just think he'd like to know how you found out about them. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you so much for testing that for me. I used to think ivory was popular just for its looks and feel but... when i got it wet. It instantly made sense on why Ivory gun grips were and are so popular. You telling me this stuff dos the same makes me even more excited about trying this stuff out. You more then sold me on buying some. When i order some. i will definitely let them know i found out from you. Thanks again
@@snappers_antique_firearms Awesome! Thanks!
You did a really nice job there! I enjoyed the video!
Thank you very much!
That is a beautiful gun Richard great craftsmanship
Thank you!!
I know you are going for a particular look, but I gotta agree with some of the others here. I really like them just the way they are. You mentioned doing a set with relief carving. That is something I have wanted to do for a while and just haven't had the time. I am quite anxious to see how it works out for you.
Me too! I'll probably get started on them this weekend, but I'm not sure when I'll finish! Thanks for watching!
So i just got in the ivory substitute. The same stuff you used from the same company. Yep... looks and feels just like real ivory. I'm extremely impressed. I can not tell the difference between this stuff and the real ivory i have. Even the weight feels right. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
It's pretty amazing stuff! I'm glad Santee brought it to my attention. I bought a couple more sets to make some other grips, I can hardly wait to get started on them.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview other then the smell its great stuff to work with. It does remind me of being a kid sanding and working with fiberglass. Also if you are ever interested in reviewing one of my original colts hit me up.
@Snappers antique firearms Unlimited (snafu) I kind of like the smell of it. You ever work with bone? That stuff stinks! It's not that I don't want to review one of your original Colts, I want to get some of my own! I like the Italian reproductions but they're just not the same.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview i can see how you can like the smell. Its not that it smells incredibly bad. When i am working with it. everyone in my house complains. Even when i am working in my garage... apparently my familys superpower is smell. Well if you ever change your mind the offer will be opened. Looking forward to seeing you get a original. Again if you ever want a 2nd set of eyes to look at what ever gun you plan on buying. I would be happy to help. I do quite a bit of colt appraising these days. 🍻 Richard
My wife is the same way with contact cement, Fiebings pro dye, and polyurethane, those smells don't bother me but she claims she can smell them for days. Thanks, I really appreciate the offer!
Great job!! Thanks for the information on guitar parts and more.Very helpful for both guitars and revolvers!!!
I went back and bought a couple more sets of the blanks and I feel like I'm going to want more pretty soon! Mr. Warther is a great guy and he carries great products too.
You are a patient man. They look amazing.
They definitely took some time but I was being extra careful so I didn't screw them up. Thanks for watching!
I have never seen grips that fit like that. I have twin original Ruger Vaqueros and they have 2 independent grip panels. I purchased real stag grip panels about 20 years ago when then were much cheaper. I can’t believe the cost they are now.
Really enjoy your channel
Ricky from IBM
Many of the old SAA revolvers had "one piece grips," but they were also available as two-piece grips. I like the cleaner look of the one-piece grips. My Vaqueros also have two independent grip panels.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you for response
Very good job on those grips, they look great!
Thank you! They're my new favorite pair! Thanks for watching!
Woooooah! Mama, I have gotta get me some of that for one of my guns! That guy wasn't kidding about seeing your face in the glossy surface! Thanks for making this video!
It's pretty cool stuff to work with. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
I have to agree, they look incredible just as they are.
Yeah, they're going to stay that way too! (with the exception of regular use) Thanks for watching!
Great interview.
I think it is great that he offers both real and synthetic reproduction ivory.
You put a lot of work into these.
Great use of the bullet lube on the grip.
The real stuff is pricey and there are rules and restrictions for purchasing it. There are also a lot more steps to care for it too.
I thunk the bullet lube worked better than grease, especially since it's all natural. Thanks for watching Squib!
Nicely done!👍
When I saw the great polish and color, I knew you weren't going to cut into the grips. 😉
Yeah, there's no way I could do it! Thanks for watching!
Great job on those sir. I see a gun project coming in my shop. Great video sir.
That Resin Ivory is amazing stuff! If you order some from Guitarpartsandmore.com, tell him I sent you! I don't get anything from it, I just think it'd be pretty cool! Thanks for watching!
Really beautiful job, thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much!
Grips look great! Nice work!
Thanks!
I agree with you and your work came out really well and I am going to say that they came out as good as ones that you could have bought somewhere. I'm going to have to say that you are able to make real quality grips from what I have seen. Great job on your grips! 🧐😉
Thank you very much!
WOW! Those turned out fantastic!
Thank you! It seems like a pretty easy material to work with and I plan on doing another set or two...or three...or....! Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview You're welcome Richard. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
@@jeffallen3382 thanks, you too!
Those grips are stunningly beautiful. The grain is amazing. I worked with the real stuff a little bit many, many years ago. This product looks like a great substitute. I wonder if this is the same, or similar product Arizona Custom Grips is using? I was glad to read in your comment section below, you performed the "wet" test. That sold me on trying some of these. Thanks for the video.
I believe ACG uses Magnatusk, this stuff is a different product. Starting at about $35/pair, give them a try! If you do tell them I sent you!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Will do.
Enjoyed the live stream w santee...best always
Glad you enjoyed it!
They look gorgeous!
I agree! Thanks for watching!
what grade did you use?
The +S grade. Very cool stuff! Super easy to work with too, just take your time with it. Thanks for watching!
Excellent work !!!
Thank you!
You might look into optical drawing boards for imagepattern transfer.
You know what? That is a FANTASTIC idea! Thanks!
Excellent job.
Thank you!
this is like "Pimp My Ride" for guns
A little classier though! Lol.
Outstanding work 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you very much, I really appreciate that!
Very nice. Looks way better than stag anyhow.
Yes! I agree completely! Thanks for watching!
Wow good job that looks gorgeous
Thank you! 😊
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview no problem I really am looking forward to watching some of your other videos I hope you and yours have a great thanks giving
@@A.R.American1 I'm looking forward to making more videos, it really is a lot of fun even if it is kind of like work!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I am grateful to all the creators and subs that I have made friends with that's why I so it.
@@A.R.American1 I agree!
Is that a Charlie Prince rig at the top?
It is! I made a video on making it too. ruclips.net/video/EG56OIhbPT8/видео.html
I have a method I've been using for 20 years to transfer art 🎨 work. I would be glad to share it with you if you'd like. I enjoyed finding your channel and look forward to talking to you.
Absolutely! You can share it here or you can email me at Smallcaliberarmsreview@gmail.com I have a couple ideas about how to do it but it be great to hear it from someone that knows.
Have you ever worked with holly wood? It is supposed to look like elephant ivory.
I have not but I have heard about its similarities. This stuff I used is from a guy that is an Ivory artist. He says the only way to tell it from real ivory, is to use a UV light or to burn a sample. It looks amazing. Thanks for watching!
Got to put the Liberty over the other one sir!
I have a couple more sets of the blanks, now I just need the time!
Wow🎉
Thanks!🤠
How do you buy it if it is illegal? That is crazy that you are able to even buy that , WOW is all I can say. I bet that they are paying the money for it. WOW again.
There are a few different rules that have to be followed and they are strict.
You really need a true respirator working with that kind of material.
That dust mask is not enough
Technically, what I'm wearing IS a respirator. It's just not the kind with replaceable cartridges. I'm wearing a NIOSH N95 which filters out 95% of both solid and liquid particulate. If I were doing this regularly, I would have gotten out my Half-face respirator. The problem with the replaceable cartridges, is that once you open them, they are only good for a limited time and would be worthless by the time I needed them again. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview 👍🏻
What mammoth grips!?!??!??😮😅ooooomy
Mammoth ivory is VERY pricey!
Isn't anything ivory against the law to own do to the killing of the animal!
There are legal ways to get ivory,but it's so difficult and expensive that nobody wants to go through the process.
it's sort of sad he would hack up a real tusk
It's worth a LOT of money when made into the parts he sells.
Real ivory contributes to poaching
Ivory bans also contribute to poaching. Proper management contributes to sustainable ivory. Elephant hunts are still legal and are heavily restricted but they are done humanely. A legal elephant hunt is extremely expensive and when successful, every part of the animal is used to benefit the local residents. The income generated by the permitting of the hunts are used to help manage and protect the heard. The hunts are also used to assure that only the unhealthiest of the heard is the target. As elephants age their teeth wear down and they can no longer eat, they slowly and painfully die. There is a very good article on Guitarpartsandmore.com website about the different methods of elephant wildlife management. Poaching only occurs when something is illegal or outlawed, the dwindling elephant population is due to a lot of human encroachment in their natural habitat. Don't get me wrong, there are unscrupulous and greedy individuals that would hunt them just for the ivory and leave the rest of the animal there to rot and don't have a care in the world about the future of the species, those people should be tried, convicted and suffer a fate worse than the animal the dispatched. A proper wildlife management program can ensure that the species not only survives, but thrives. There are many species of animals in North America that were hunted to near extinction but due to aggressive management programs, heavy penalties, and managed hunts, they are legal to hunt once again, with heavy restrictions.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview yes but perpetuating ivory as a luxury product encourages poaching by greedy individuals
@@dlam2864 That's the nice thing about the resin ivory I used in this video, it looks feels and tools just like the real thing, without the humidity requirements of real ivory.
Don't need ivory
Not when you have this stuff. Thanks for watching!
Or only the one's with the money are exempt! Like fine or jail time for an Eagle feather unless you are indigenous peoples! Used for religious! purposes!
The bird feather thing is ridiculous if you ask me. They can be found on the ground or on one that was killed by another predator. I get it, though. People would kill them and claim they "found" it.