Austin Ferraiuolo Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Has anyone ever tried making grips out of damascus what would be the best way to do this and what metal would you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Any Damascus with good contrast or mokume Gane which is basically nonferous Damascus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 ooh, Mokume grips would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjhend28 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I think that would be a cool idea, and would look awesome, I want a set for my 1911! if you make a set and it works out let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Only problem might be rust, from all of the contact with sweaty hands. Would have to find a rust/tarnish proof finish. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Some folks don't have that issue. The gunsmith loved the fact that I could handle bare steel and not cause rusting like the other guys. It is just routine maintenance to give it a wipedown after a trip to the range. If it is a carry gun it could be an issue from sweat. Whatever you use to protect it has to be dry, and not slippery. Hot blue would help the steel, and the nickel can fend for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTaylorJr Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 To answer the original question, I'd use 15n20 and 108X (1080, 1085, etc). Stack up about 12 layers, forge weld them together, and then twist the billet several times. For higher layer counts, prior to twisting, you could cut the billet into equal lengths, stack them up, forge weld together, and then draw out and twist... To make the grips, use the existing grips as a pattern, and then get busy with the grinder, files, sand paper, and drill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar.esq Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I recall reading a review of a super custom 1911 with stainless steel grips polished to a mirror finish. Everything was going swimmingly until they went downrange to change targets and left the pistol on the bench. By the time they got back, the sun had heated the grips enough that the poor bloke nearly branded himself! It would be a crying shame for somebody to drop such beautiful work because it got too hot to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 At least it was still there when he got back. Besides, burning yourself a second time is a good sign to your buddies you may NOT be smart enough to handle fire arms. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Not gun related, but a friend of mine once sat for a long time in a sauna leaning forward with his cross hanging out from his body and sloooooowly heating up. When he leaned back against the wall, it landed on his chest and gave him such a bad burn that he got a cross-shaped scar branded between his pecs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Button jeans, wood stoves, cold days and commando---nuff said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 back to subject that is a nice looking gun, sweat/rust might be a problem but someone must have a product to stop it esp. if a daily carry gun. Range gun not so much with a good wipe down before putting away like we all do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah k Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Super cool idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I have absolutly no clue how to make it but there are damascus rings all over and i believe they are using stainless and titanium, that would fix the rust issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 13 minutes ago, T.J.watts said: I have absolutly no clue how to make it but there are damascus rings all over and i believe they are using stainless and titanium, that would fix the rust issue. Yes there are and there is even more Mokume Gane jewelry. There's a pretty valid argument that pattern welding and mokume are the same thing. Diffusion welding to be specific. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain ol Bill Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Make a pair out of Timascus - any corrosion problems solved. I've seen them made out of it and they were drop dead gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghulam Advance Material Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 we are starting our new project for the same the following dimension in Mokume Gane and Mokuti. needs your feedback and requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyuv Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Damascus grips may be nice for a show piece. But I think it's not a good choice for any practical purpose gun - carry or sport. Rust and maintenance where mentioned. Also consider the added weight - which is uncomfortable by itself, AND it's in the wrong location, not helping sight stability or muzzle control. In cold weather, metal will bite a bare hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 That said, 18th century Scottish flint lock pistols were made with all metal stocks. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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