Put "Bonded Ivory" grip panels on my new Ruger SBH .44 Magnum

Armybrat · April 2, 2016, 07:25 PM

Looks & feels like the real thing - not bad for $28 from Altamont:

TfflHndn · April 3, 2016, 08:28 AM

I'm an Altamont fan too. I put some oversize grips on a Single Seven and really like the results. Waiting for them to start making oversize grips for my flattops. When they do, I have a couple more purchases to make.

aarondhgraham · April 3, 2016, 09:45 AM

And only $28.00.

Aarond

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qwiksdraw · April 3, 2016, 07:58 PM

My Colt 1911 has Altamont bonded ivory grips with custom scrimshaw work. It gets a lot of ooohs and aaahs at the range.

Price is $30

Kreyzhorse · April 3, 2016, 08:27 PM

Those look great. Never heard of Altamont before, how is the fit and what exactly is bonded Ivory?

I think the aged ivory looks cool too.

Armybrat · April 4, 2016, 09:12 AM

Bonded ivory is basically epoxy plastic with real ivory dust mixed in. What kind of ivory and how much, I have no idea. They are solid and heavier than regular plastic. As mentioned, they feel like the real thing.

Mine are not an exact fit, but they can be sanded, polished, and "aged" - or so they say.

Altamont offers a lot of different style grip panels & materials for different guns.

(disclaimer - I have no affiliation whatsoever with the company - this was my first purchase from them)

SaxonPig · April 4, 2016, 02:25 PM

The 44 Special on the left has genuine ivory I paid $500 to have hand fitted. There was a big error made and it bugs me. The center nickel plated 38-40 has Altamont stocks that I bought for $20 at a show. They fit perfectly on the 3G Colt with no fitting. I they look pretty good even right next to real ivory.

Kreyzhorse · April 4, 2016, 07:51 PM

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Bonded ivory is basically epoxy plastic with real ivory dust mixed in. What kind of ivory and how much, I have no idea. They are solid and heavier than regular plastic. As mentioned, they feel like the real thing.

Great.... I set would look wonderful on my 1911.

CajunBass · April 6, 2016, 06:52 AM

I had a set on a Model 58 that looked great. However they are slick and in my opinion aren't real good for hard recoiling loads. Which wasn't really a problem for me since I almost never shoot hard recoiling loads, but is something you might want to consider.

I just got a nickel Model 28 (yes, it's a refinish). A set of those might look good on it. Ummmmmm

Armybrat · April 6, 2016, 11:13 AM

True, but I'll be shooting primarily .44 Specials, as my old wrists don't like the .44 Magnum loads much any more.

shafter · April 7, 2016, 02:54 PM

Altamont makes pretty good grips for the money. Some of them are a little too smooth unless you get the checkered ones. The fit isn't as good as custom, but it's not bad at all for what you pay.

April 2, 2016, 07:25 PM	#1
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	Put "Bonded Ivory" grip panels on my new Ruger SBH .44 Magnum Looks & feels like the real thing - not bad for $28 from Altamont:

April 3, 2016, 09:45 AM	#3
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	That is very nice,,, And only $28.00. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

April 3, 2016, 08:27 PM	#5
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Those look great. Never heard of Altamont before, how is the fit and what exactly is bonded Ivory? I think the aged ivory looks cool too. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

April 4, 2016, 09:12 AM	#6
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	Bonded ivory is basically epoxy plastic with real ivory dust mixed in. What kind of ivory and how much, I have no idea. They are solid and heavier than regular plastic. As mentioned, they feel like the real thing. Mine are not an exact fit, but they can be sanded, polished, and "aged" - or so they say. Altamont offers a lot of different style grip panels & materials for different guns. (disclaimer - I have no affiliation whatsoever with the company - this was my first purchase from them) Last edited by Armybrat; April 4, 2016 at 09:18 AM.

April 6, 2016, 06:52 AM	#9
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I had a set on a Model 58 that looked great. However they are slick and in my opinion aren't real good for hard recoiling loads. Which wasn't really a problem for me since I almost never shoot hard recoiling loads, but is something you might want to consider. I just got a nickel Model 28 (yes, it's a refinish). A set of those might look good on it. Ummmmmm __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

April 3, 2016, 08:28 AM	#2
TfflHndn Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2013 Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 160	I'm an Altamont fan too. I put some oversize grips on a Single Seven and really like the results. Waiting for them to start making oversize grips for my flattops. When they do, I have a couple more purchases to make.

April 4, 2016, 02:25 PM	#7
SaxonPig Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2006 Posts: 1,900	The 44 Special on the left has genuine ivory I paid $500 to have hand fitted. There was a big error made and it bugs me. The center nickel plated 38-40 has Altamont stocks that I bought for $20 at a show. They fit perfectly on the 3G Colt with no fitting. I they look pretty good even right next to real ivory.

April 6, 2016, 11:13 AM	#10
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	True, but I'll be shooting primarily .44 Specials, as my old wrists don't like the .44 Magnum loads much any more.

April 7, 2016, 02:54 PM	#11
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	Altamont makes pretty good grips for the money. Some of them are a little too smooth unless you get the checkered ones. The fit isn't as good as custom, but it's not bad at all for what you pay.