STAG GRIP RECOMMENDATIONS
- Thread starter ILLINI
- Start date
Rocky Road
Retired Screen Name
Both Ajax and Eagle make very nice pistol stocks. Fit on a 1911 pistol is not nearly so tricky as on some revolvers, so this shouldn't be a factor. Ajax goes to most of the big gun shows in the Southwest, so you might look at some shows for their work.
Unfortunately, there's no way to tell how thick your particular set of stocks will be. You might phone the shop and ask if they will try to ship slimmer stocks. And for assurance that they have a satisfaction guarantee. I have a beautiful set of stags which are so big in circumference that it is impossible to do good point shooting with the pistol.
Best of luck
RR
Unfortunately, there's no way to tell how thick your particular set of stocks will be. You might phone the shop and ask if they will try to ship slimmer stocks. And for assurance that they have a satisfaction guarantee. I have a beautiful set of stags which are so big in circumference that it is impossible to do good point shooting with the pistol.
Best of luck
RR
I have Eagle stag stocks on two of my 1911's. The ones I have are not of a too large size so the grip, for me, is good.
http://www.eaglegrips.com
and to be fair:
http://www.ajaxgrips.com
Better hurry though,the Indian Government is placing even more restrictions on the export of stag antlers.
------------------
Ne Conjuge Nobiscum
"If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"
[This message has been edited by Jim V (edited August 15, 2000).]
http://www.eaglegrips.com
and to be fair:
http://www.ajaxgrips.com
Better hurry though,the Indian Government is placing even more restrictions on the export of stag antlers.
------------------
Ne Conjuge Nobiscum
"If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"
[This message has been edited by Jim V (edited August 15, 2000).]
I have a a set of Eagle Stag Grips on my Gevernment Model. They are very nice. I personnally prefer them to the Ajax grips. The ajax grips while also very nice , seem to be alittle tghicker that the Eagles. The eagle fit my hand better. Just my $.02 
------------------
"Millions for defense, not one dime for tribute!"
------------------
"Millions for defense, not one dime for tribute!"
An opinion on available stag in the FWIW Dept:
Good seasoned Indian Sambur stag is durable, feels good, looks good, and some facilitates maintaining a good grip. The key is to look at the grips before you buy since any given importer's stag varies in thickness, fit to frame, and dramatically in figure. If you don't see a decent selection in your local area, you don't have much option but to order and try to specify what you're looking for. Good luck.
Especially as supplies have gotten shorter, much of the stag offerings look little different than bone, but the prices don't reflect that. Some stag has dished out areas which if they're in the wrong place can adversely affect grip and balance, some are undersize and some are oversize as far as fit to frame goes, and some have some grotesquely sharp edges (the latter two problems, of course can generally be resolved with a bit of hand work, but there ain't a lot of cure for the former two problems).
Personally, I'd recommend checking the grip dealers at every possible gunshow and trying to work out some sort of deal--particularly if you're interested in a certain specific look (which is the reason most folks opt for stag grips). I've finally given up on ordering stag based on some of the selections I've received over the years and am willing to pay a bit more to get the stag I want after I've looked it over.
Good seasoned Indian Sambur stag is durable, feels good, looks good, and some facilitates maintaining a good grip. The key is to look at the grips before you buy since any given importer's stag varies in thickness, fit to frame, and dramatically in figure. If you don't see a decent selection in your local area, you don't have much option but to order and try to specify what you're looking for. Good luck.
Especially as supplies have gotten shorter, much of the stag offerings look little different than bone, but the prices don't reflect that. Some stag has dished out areas which if they're in the wrong place can adversely affect grip and balance, some are undersize and some are oversize as far as fit to frame goes, and some have some grotesquely sharp edges (the latter two problems, of course can generally be resolved with a bit of hand work, but there ain't a lot of cure for the former two problems).
Personally, I'd recommend checking the grip dealers at every possible gunshow and trying to work out some sort of deal--particularly if you're interested in a certain specific look (which is the reason most folks opt for stag grips). I've finally given up on ordering stag based on some of the selections I've received over the years and am willing to pay a bit more to get the stag I want after I've looked it over.
I tried putting some Eagle stags on my 9mm Hi Power. The panels arrived so badly warped that they would not even fit on the gun, let alone look good. Yes I could have returned them for another pair, but the warpage was quite obvious. If their QC was bad enough to let them out of their door in that condition, I wanted no part of any further tries. Went with Hogue rubber after that experience, not pretty but functional.