Odd question about grips

[Rogerm]

I have recently built 2 holsters for my own use. This was my 1st attempt at holster making and they came out ok for my 1st shot I think.
NOW I want to change the grips on my pocket Colt from the wood to a white or off white grip of some sort.
BUT , I want to make them also.I know I can buy new ones but I enjoy doing it myself.
Now to my question
What can I use for grip material? some sort of polymer? or something like that?
Something I can pour into a mold perhaps, and do it that way?
I have carved grips for pistols in years past using wood but want something different this time.Plus I want the white or off white look.
Any suggestions?

 

[Jac Spring]

how bout white Corean - the stuff they use for counter tops...?

 

[Sky Soldier]

Here is a link that might give you some info. Click on the "View Store" link and then the "About the Seller" link. He shares some interesting stuff.
Hope it helps.[url] http://myworld.ebay.com/poly-gun-grips[/url]

 

[Zonie]

Dixie Gunworks sells a white Polymer "Ivory" blank that is 1/2 X 4 5/8 X 5 5/8 but it is (IMO) very expensive. For the Colt grips a person would almost have to buy two blanks and Epoxy them together (assuming Epoxy would bond to them, which it may not do).

zonie

 

[bob1961]

bone comes to my mind :v ...........bob

 

[Rebel]

Bone? Mind? Are you saying its a boneheaded idea? :rotf: Just kiddin' guys. :grin:

 

[Rogerm]

I'm finding references to "casting resin."
It sounds like it may be what I'm looking for.Easy to cast if you have your mold,and supposed to be tough.
Now I'm trying to find a place that sells casting resin.
One step at a time :winking:

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

Camel bone is a good stock material. It looks like ivory and has the same non slip effect. And it is much less expensive. Try TOTW or Dixie or a knife maker's supply house.

 

[mykeal]

Wood: American Holly. Very light cream colored white with wood grain hints.

I have no idea where to get it, but there are exotic wood suppliers on the internet...

 

[wulf]

i WORKED WITH CORION FOR YEARS..IT MACHINES WELL
AND FILES AN SANDS WELL..YOU CAN SCRAP IT FINE.
POXIE WILL HOLD..I EVEN ENGRAVED IT WITH A NICE
PATTERN.IT DOES GIVE OFF A FINE DUST WHEN SANDING
OF SAWING...LOOKS A LOT LIKE IVORY...AND CRAPS ARE
CHEAP IF YOU KNOW A PLACE THAT DOES COUNTER TOP
WORK...YES. I THINK IT WOULD BE A GOOD MATERIAL TO
GIVE SOME CONSIDERATION..JUST MY OPINION BASED ON
NO FACTS WHAT SO EVER............

 

[Rogerm]

Your corion suggestion has peaked my interest also.I'm going to try and find a piece to see if it may work.I saw on the net where you can order "sample" pieces for a couple of bucks a piece.4"x 4".may be big enough to actually use, maybe.

 

[bob1961]

Bone? Mind? Are you saying its a boneheaded idea? :rotf: Just kiddin' guys. :grin:

never thought of it that way rebel :hmm: ....maybe cause i'm not a bonehead :rotf: :rotf: sorry just had to he he :shake: :bow: :v ..............bob