grips
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Real pearl grips are very heavy compared to fake plastic ones.
You could also try scratching one on the inside surface with a sharp knife.
Real pearl is hard like a rock.
Imitation is softer and will probably cut.
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You could also try scratching one on the inside surface with a sharp knife.
Real pearl is hard like a rock.
Imitation is softer and will probably cut.
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The ones like that with a black backing are almost certainly imitation.
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That's good to know. I was wondering if they backed Mother of Pearl or not. Mother of Pearl would be worth quite a bit more, but since I'd never sell them, and probably never shoot the gun with them on, Pearlite (or some man-made material) would be better for me.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
J. Scott? Thanks. I have the box around here someplace that they came in.
Think I can find it? I tripped over it for years, now it's hiding.
A division of Colt made aftermarket grips for Ruger. Interesting. Any idea when Pearlite was made/invented?
Think I can find it? I tripped over it for years, now it's hiding.
A division of Colt made aftermarket grips for Ruger. Interesting. Any idea when Pearlite was made/invented?
Colt bought the company after World War Two to provide them with a source for handgun grips. But at the same time they made product for others including Colt's competitors. Anything for $$$$ you know. Colt cried all of the way to the bank. These days Ruger makes investment cast parts for all kinds of firearms companies. Also $$$$
No, but it predates World War Two.
Good info. The grips were originally on my father's Blackhawk .44. For the heck of it I tried them on the Old Army and bingo. Like I said, if they were Mother of Pearl, they'd be worth a few bucks, but only if I sold them, which I won't do. Now I can use them and not worry.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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