Single six rosewood on a wrangler?
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Pat Riot
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Yes, they do look nice. 
I am glad the Ruger didn’t come up with another grip frame configuration for the Wrangler. I plan to buy one one of these days.
I am glad the Ruger didn’t come up with another grip frame configuration for the Wrangler. I plan to buy one one of these days.
bangswitch
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Looks really good. Rosewood has become my favorite wood for handgun grips and stocks.
Ohen Cepel
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Is that an XR3 grip pattern on them, XR3 Red, or another one? Having fits finding grips myself.
Thanks!
Thanks!
bannockburn
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adcoch1
Those rosewood grips look great on your Wrangler, so much nicer than those cheesy black plastic grips Ruger uses! Fit seems to be pretty good too!
Those rosewood grips look great on your Wrangler, so much nicer than those cheesy black plastic grips Ruger uses! Fit seems to be pretty good too!
JN01
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I have a Single Six with the wood laminate grips. They look decent, but the fit is horrible, easily the worst of any gun I have owned. I need to find something to replace them with.
MedWheeler
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Anything but the stock ones. I own two Heritage Rough Riders that I got before the Wrangler came out. Even if the Ruger had already been available, those HRR woodies probably still would have been the deciding factor. I just can't get past plastics on a SA revolver.
(Oh, and I do also own a RSS, so this is not an invitation to a HRR vs R-anything discussion.)
(Oh, and I do also own a RSS, so this is not an invitation to a HRR vs R-anything discussion.)
BobWright
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Not to rain on your parade, but those grips are laminated birch, stained to simulate Indian rosewood. True rosewood from Brazil is near chocolate color. And tuns nearly black with age.
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adcoch1
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I know Bob, it is "Rosewood" color. Real rosewood would be really cool....
Kevin Keith
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Rosewood or driftwood, they still look great!
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Medwheeler
I know what you mean. It's like seeing Pachmayr grips on a Ruger Blackhawk. They may feel great but somehow it just doesn't look right to me.
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I know what you mean. It's like seeing Pachmayr grips on a Ruger Blackhawk. They may feel great but somehow it just doesn't look right to me.
BobWright
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As a matter of information, Brazilian rosewood is no longer imported due to a ban. The trees are in an area protected by law for the preservation of the rain forest there. Bolivian rosewood is a close second, with African and Indian being somewhat farther behind.
As for me, I still rate good walnut my favorite, with rosewood a close second. Macassar ebony is highly prized, though not among my favorite
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Riomouse911
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I hated the Wranglers cheesy plastic grips, too. I grabbed a couple sets of laminated wood grips with the fleur de lis pattern when Altamont grips has a $20 sale (Black Friday 2019). One set of Walnut grips went on the Wrangler, one set of rosewood went on the Single Six.
And you are correct, the OEM Single Six grips (or Single Six OEM-sized aftermarkets) do fit the hand better, too.
Stay safe.
And you are correct, the OEM Single Six grips (or Single Six OEM-sized aftermarkets) do fit the hand better, too.
Stay safe.
Coyote3855
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I seem to recall that 1873 Colts came with cheesy hard rubber grips, or bakelite, which was the plastic of the day.
Of course I prefer wood grips as well. I suppose one of the reasons the Wrangler can be had under $200 is the cheesy plastic grips.
Of course I prefer wood grips as well. I suppose one of the reasons the Wrangler can be had under $200 is the cheesy plastic grips.
Kevin Keith
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Y’all inspired me to switch my Blackhawk/Wrangler grips. I think I like the plastic better on the .357!
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MedWheeler
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bannockburn writes:
Yep. The first gun I was issued on the job in 1987 was a Model 67 (stainless .38 S&W.) I immediately put a set of Pachmayrs on it, which made a world of difference in handling and shooting, something that was certainly necessary on the job.
A couple of years ago, I sourced a replacement 67 for nostalgia reasons. Since I don't need it to do what I needed that first one to do, it's not getting those put back on. The wood stays (unless someone wants to gift me some genuine stags!)
Yep. The first gun I was issued on the job in 1987 was a Model 67 (stainless .38 S&W.) I immediately put a set of Pachmayrs on it, which made a world of difference in handling and shooting, something that was certainly necessary on the job.
A couple of years ago, I sourced a replacement 67 for nostalgia reasons. Since I don't need it to do what I needed that first one to do, it's not getting those put back on. The wood stays (unless someone wants to gift me some genuine stags!)
The Happy Kaboomer
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Would ya'll show pics of the bottom of Wangler frames with grips pictured? Most replacement grips put on a Wrangler are short about 1/16" from reaching the bottom of the frame. If ya'll's fit there I will buy a pair.
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adcoch1
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Mine fit perfectly. The plastic ones werent flush and rubbed my pinkie finger when I put it under the frame. That is all a non issue with the wood grips.
MacAR
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Glad you like them! They look really good, too. My Wrangler was black, and they looked good on it, but that silver really sets 'em off.
Mac
BobWright
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Not Bakelite but gutta percha. Bakelite didn't come out until around 1910 or so.
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Coyote3855
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Thanks, Bob. You are absolutely correct. My brain was apparently in neutral at the time.
The Happy Kaboomer
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Please show a picture of the bottom of the frame with the grips on. Thanks
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adcoch1
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I'll get one tonight when I get home for ya...
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