Buffalo Horn grips

TennJed · March 27, 2011, 07:16 PM

Is anyone familiar with buffalo hor grips? How durable are they? I am begining to really like the looks of them and I am think of getting a pair for my
.357 black hawk or my Single Six. I would hate to gets some and have them crack or break.

Thanks

Bill DeShivs · March 28, 2011, 01:05 AM

They hold up as well or better than most natural materials.

billinmiss · March 28, 2011, 01:08 AM

T.J.
I've never used buffalo horn as stocks material before but I can't help but believe that if you get them from a quality place like

http://www.eaglegrips.com , I think you will be satisfied with not only their product but also their customer service, as I have been.

mhblaw · March 30, 2011, 10:50 AM

I had Brian Neely of Klamath River Woodworks put a one piece grip of buffalo horn on a USFA Rodeo II. That has the satin nickel finish and the horn looks real good. I have no reason to question the durablity, but if installed correctly should stand up as well as anything else. Brian has made/installed several grips for me of various materials on other USFA models and does nice work.

Rifleman1776 · March 30, 2011, 11:33 AM

Buffalo horn that has not been properly dried will crack.
But, I have to believe a well known manufacturer would know that and dry the horn material he uses before making the grips.
They can be pretty.

March 27, 2011, 07:16 PM	#1
TennJed Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1,536	Buffalo Horn grips Is anyone familiar with buffalo hor grips? How durable are they? I am begining to really like the looks of them and I am think of getting a pair for my .357 black hawk or my Single Six. I would hate to gets some and have them crack or break. Thanks

March 28, 2011, 01:05 AM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 11,107	They hold up as well or better than most natural materials. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

March 28, 2011, 01:08 AM	#3
billinmiss Member Join Date: July 27, 2010 Location: sw miss Posts: 29	re: buffalo horn stocks T.J. I've never used buffalo horn as stocks material before but I can't help but believe that if you get them from a quality place like http://www.eaglegrips.com , I think you will be satisfied with not only their product but also their customer service, as I have been.

March 30, 2011, 10:50 AM	#4
mhblaw Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 111	I had Brian Neely of Klamath River Woodworks put a one piece grip of buffalo horn on a USFA Rodeo II. That has the satin nickel finish and the horn looks real good. I have no reason to question the durablity, but if installed correctly should stand up as well as anything else. Brian has made/installed several grips for me of various materials on other USFA models and does nice work.

March 30, 2011, 11:33 AM	#5
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	Buffalo horn that has not been properly dried will crack. But, I have to believe a well known manufacturer would know that and dry the horn material he uses before making the grips. They can be pretty.