S&W Model 459

[Eric Rorabaugh]

Just wondering what a set of grips would cost for this if I supplied the wood. My daughter loves this gun and I may give it to her one day. I don't really like it that good and I really hate the plastic grips. And I'd like input on what wood y'all would use if it was yours.

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

Also thought about having it done in Cerakote or done in the new Kryptek.

 

[rocky1]

Some interesting grips on E-Bay to fit it... Love the laser engraved Checkering with big S&W Logo down the page a bit.
But, the laser engraved skull is also very cool.

 

[rocky1]

Yeah, I know you wanted to carve them yourself, but... I've been both directions down that road.

Bought a Virginia Dragoon 44 mag back in 1980, before the internet and being able to find anything and everything you could possibly imagine. Gun was notorious for rolling up in my hand when shot; carved a set of grips for it out of a piece Red Oak firewood. Was a terrific improvement.

Opposite respect, put a set of Pachmayr half rubber grips on my 1911; I can't imagine a more perfect grip on that one fit, finish, and function on those are simply too sweet.

 

[Customgripper]

Just wondering what a set of grips would cost for this if I supplied the wood. My daughter loves this gun and I may give it to her one day. I don't really like it that good and I really hate the plastic grips. And I'd like input on what wood y'all would use if it was yours.

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Hey Eric, something dark if you're gonna keep that bright finish. Walnut, cocobolo, etc.

 

[Wildthings]

Hey Eric, something dark if you're gonna keep that bright finish. Walnut, cocobolo, etc.

Hey Eric and let him make you a pair!!

 

[FLQuacker]

Hey Eric, something dark if you're gonna keep that bright finish. Walnut, cocobolo, etc.

I'd listen to the SME

 

[Leroy Blue]

You said you did not like the gun very much but wanted to keep it maybe give it to your daughter one day.
I suggest the grips should be made from your favorite wood. - even if it needs to be stabilized-
You will have a new appreciation for your pistol with your favorite wood on it and your daughter will love it even more.

 

[Leroy Blue]

What’s your favorite?

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

My favorite wood? I'd have to say walnut. There's a bunch of pretty woods out there but I've always liked it. I'm keeping an eye out around where I live for walnut burls.

 

[Leroy Blue]

Yes Sir, you can’t go wrong with Walnut!