Classy Gun Accessories for Women

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Permalink Reply by CWC on April 18, 2010 at 8:09am

I'm not a woman but I am a sucker for fancy grips. Sounds good to me. The more options the better.

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Permalink Reply by Arne Boberg on April 18, 2010 at 10:16am

Our VP is pushing hard for mother-of-pearl grips. We will have to see how they look with the current engraving; otherwise we will have to make new molds.

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Permalink Reply by Don S. on April 23, 2010 at 5:07pm

Sorry, I'm a guy. Still would be interested in custom grips. My question would be that considering the design of this pistol ...the grips would have to match the magazine base extension (both being made of Zytel I assume). The mother-of-pearl would clash with this unless you could offer a matching base plate or perhaps one made of stainless steel...I think the whole finish should be monochromatic as well (hard chrome)???? Or all stainless frame, slide and base plate (I understand a steel frame is in the works). We're talking an "elite" model here...I am sure there would be a market. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Arne Boberg on April 26, 2010 at 11:10pm

We would be providing the grips and magazine floorplates as a matched set. I like the idea of lighter-colored grips to go with a lighter (matte chrome) frame, and possibly a stainless frame in the future.

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Permalink Reply by urbock on April 27, 2010 at 6:39pm

Arnie,

To quote Gen. George S. Patton: "Only a New Orleans pimp would carry a pearl-handled pistol. These are ivory."

Ivory may not be practical, but there are some synthetics that are very similar in appearance.

Urbock

Arne Boberg said:

Our VP is pushing hard for mother-of-pearl grips. We will have to see how they look with the current engraving; otherwise we will have to make new molds.

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Permalink Reply by Arne Boberg on April 27, 2010 at 9:21pm

Fortunately our VP likes ivory too - maybe that's a better choice. I saw some faux ivory grips going on a BFR when I recently took a Magnum Research tour - and the combination looked sharp!

urbock said:

Arnie,

To quote Gen. George S. Patton: "Only a New Orleans pimp would carry a pearl-handled pistol. These are ivory."

Ivory may not be practical, but there are some synthetics that are very similar in appearance.

Urbock

Arne Boberg said:

Our VP is pushing hard for mother-of-pearl grips. We will have to see how they look with the current engraving; otherwise we will have to make new molds.

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Permalink Reply by Don S. on April 27, 2010 at 9:34pm

Hi urbock, I tried a pair of beautiful Ajax pearl grips with a gold Colt medallion on a stock Colt Defender (matte grey frame, brushed stainless slide and black sites). The grips were great looking but clashed horribly. If one does go the route of pearl...I suggest a chrome finish (slide, frame and sights- monochromatic). Just the artistic side of me speaking. As for the faux ivory grips...Freedom Arms is offering these on a limited basis (actually an off-white Micarta) that goes very nicely with the brushed stainless. Check out the combination Arne if you have the time. It may give you some ideas for the "elite Boberg". That's usually what I do when planning a custom gun (see what others have done just for ideas and then improve upon that. P.S. I here "Ivory" Micarta is in low supply. Oh I guess this makes me a New Orleans pimp (I'm wiping tears of sadness from my eyes as I type this) LOL

urbock said:

Arnie,

To quote Gen. George S. Patton: "Only a New Orleans pimp would carry a pearl-handled pistol. These are ivory."

Ivory may not be practical, but there are some synthetics that are very similar in appearance.

Urbock

Arne Boberg said:

Our VP is pushing hard for mother-of-pearl grips. We will have to see how they look with the current engraving; otherwise we will have to make new molds.

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Permalink Reply by urbock on April 27, 2010 at 9:51pm

Don,

No offense intended. I've just never had a chance to use that Patton quote before, and I do rather like it.

You'd have to convince me about pearl grips, though. My mental image of them is pretty gaudy, but I've been wrong before.

Urbock

Don S. said:

Hi urbock, I tried a pair of beautiful Ajax pearl grips with a gold Colt medallion on a stock Colt Defender (matte grey frame, brushed stainless slide and black sites). The grips were great looking but clashed horribly. If one does go the route of pearl...I suggest a chrome finish (slide, frame and sights- monochromatic). Just the artistic side of me speaking. As for the faux ivory grips...Freedom Arms is offering these on a limited basis (actually an off-white Micarta) that goes very nicely with the brushed stainless. Check out the combination Arne if you have the time. It may give you some ideas for the "elite Boberg". That's usually what I do when planning a custom gun (see what others have done just for ideas and then improve upon that. P.S. I here "Ivory" Micarta is in low supply. Oh I guess this makes me a New Orleans pimp (I'm wiping tears of sadness from my eyes as I type this) LOL

urbock said:

Arnie,

To quote Gen. George S. Patton: "Only a New Orleans pimp would carry a pearl-handled pistol. These are ivory."

Ivory may not be practical, but there are some synthetics that are very similar in appearance.

Urbock

Arne Boberg said:

Our VP is pushing hard for mother-of-pearl grips. We will have to see how they look with the current engraving; otherwise we will have to make new molds.

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Permalink Reply by Don S. on April 28, 2010 at 12:08am

Hi Urbock! No offense taken:) I rather enjoyed Patton's quote as well...I needed a good laugh. Thanks. Funny how we guys have taken over the "Accessories for Women" discussion! LOL I need to get my wife signed up on this site and then maybe get some better (actual female) advice on this topic. Thanks again everyone for your replies. It's wonderful having a gun company actually taking input from future customers...really great. Wish all companies were like this.

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Permalink Reply by Blueorison on May 2, 2010 at 6:33pm

Arne Boberg said:

We would be providing the grips and magazine floorplates as a matched set. I like the idea of lighter-colored grips to go with a lighter (matte chrome) frame, and possibly a stainless frame in the future.

YES, please. Would love to get a entire matte chrome frame or an entire Stainless/Satin frame.

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