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Posted: 6/21/2015 4:45:02 PM EDT
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I think someone would be an idiot to pay that for any kind of grips.
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Posted: 6/21/2015 5:52:20 PM EDT
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A few years back, a decent set of ivories would cost half that much.
So, they do seem to be rising nicely. Who knows if they will continue to do so or not. I suspect they would appreciate better and sell better by themselves, the pistol is almost irrelevant. (Though, of course it will appreciate/depreciate based upon its own merits and condition). If you want them I would say you would be safe buying them. You won't lose much and might actually gain over the next few years. |
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Posted: 6/21/2015 6:15:39 PM EDT
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If you get ivories, pass on embellishing them with medallions.
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Posted: 6/21/2015 6:36:22 PM EDT
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I have a pair I ordered from Nutmeg I believe. Nice grips with the Colt logo in it as well. They are currently on a new production series 70.
Shipped to my door for $75 cheaper. Ivory could very easily become more valuable in the future. I doubt it will EVER get cheaper though. |
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Posted: 6/21/2015 7:09:48 PM EDT
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If you get ivories, pass on embellishing them with medallions. Why would you want this, so it can go with any 1911? |
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Posted: 6/21/2015 7:10:55 PM EDT
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I have a pair I ordered from Nutmeg I believe. Nice grips with the Colt logo in it as well. They are currently on a new production series 70. Shipped to my door for $75 cheaper. Ivory could very easily become more valuable in the future. I doubt it will EVER get cheaper though. Does Nutmeg supply them to Colt? I have a new Series 70, but it came with wood grips. |
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Posted: 6/21/2015 7:23:44 PM EDT
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I had ivories for mine at one time. They looked great, but I never used them. For me I'd go with Ivorex same look at 1/8 the cost.
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Posted: 6/21/2015 7:31:03 PM EDT
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Why would you want this, so it can go with any 1911? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you get ivories, pass on embellishing them with medallions. Why would you want this, so it can go with any 1911? That and because medallions are garish. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 7:51:41 AM EDT
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I have Ivories from Nutmeg Sports I bought some years back. I have them on a Blued Les Baer and they look really great. Over the years the ageing process just makes them look better.
With that said the gun is a safe queen and doesn't come out that often due to the amount spent on gun and grips. For everyday carry. Houge grips makes a reasonable non ivory version and offers it with choice of scrimshaw designs. Have this on a Colt CCO and its looks great and is much more durable for daily use. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 10:33:29 AM EDT
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That's a good price for ivory grips -- especially if they have Colt's escutcheons on them.
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