A nice surprise in the mail today!

[JimT]

A set of ivory grips for my 1911!
My first thought was, "Dang! I am gonna have to buy a nice gun to put these on!" But I stuck them on my old cheap 1911 and they sure feel nice. Like the $10 horse with the $40 saddle, this is sorta a $300 gun with $500 grips.

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EDIT: The grips were made by Paul Persinger in El Paso. He informs me that they are only $250 for the 1911. Still and all .... I really appreciate the gift.

[Trailboss]

I would drop em into a cup of strong tea overnight. Gives em that older look to match the gun.

[JimT]

Yessir I could do that ... but I think I will just let them age naturally. Like me.

[2ndovc]

Those look darned nice!

jb

[crs]

My Llama .380 auto is a scaled down .45 auto.
However, it does function and shoot well.

[Catshooter]

Them is purty grips Jim. $250? Mmm, makes a guy think.

What's the story behind the finish on that .45? Come that way or what? I know it's a cheap one, but it's got some really clean lines. Looks well made.


Cat

[JimT]

Them is purty grips Jim. $250? Mmm, makes a guy think.
What's the story behind the finish on that .45? Come that way or what? I know it's a cheap one, but it's got some really clean lines. Looks well made.
Cat

The gun was all blued when I got it new. Carrying it most every day it got worn looking in spots ... actually major worn looking. So I started to refinish it. I used a commercial rust and blueing remover. After I got it cleaned up I decided I liked the "old" look and just left it.

Paul Persinger does some really nice grips. I have his work on quite a few of my guns.

.44 Special USFA One piece walnut

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.41 Magnum Hand Checkered Ebony

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Shootists .22 Ruger Bisley .. Carved Ivory

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1st Generation Colt SAA .. Bighorn Sheep

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[Catshooter]

It's a nice looking 1911.

Wow! Yes, I'd have to agree the man does nice work. Thanks for the pics.

Edit: I've looked on the 'puter and can't find any way to contact Paul. Do you have any contact info?


Cat

[octagon]

Man, those ebony grips are top shelf cool, wow!

[Ray]

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[JimT]

Decade old (may be obsolete) address/fone.....

Paul Persinger 10441 Mackinaw El Paso, TX 79924 (915)821-7541

That's correct.

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[Catshooter]

Thank you both. He doesn't have a website I take it.


Cat

[JimT]

Thank you both. He doesn't have a website I take it.
Cat

No. Paul has never had his business on the internet that I know of. I have been friends with him since the 1980's. Call him. He's an interesting man. Very personable.

[Catshooter]

I think I will Jim. I have an old 1911 that could use some new shoes. Thanks.


Cat

[Ysabel Kid]

Those are stunning!!!