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Posted: 11/2/2018 10:26:06 PM EDT
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Paton would approve.
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Posted: 11/3/2018 12:14:21 AM EDT
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Me like...
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Posted: 11/3/2018 12:31:30 AM EDT
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Figured NY would screw it up
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Posted: 11/3/2018 2:52:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2018 2:59:05 AM EDT
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I noticed that. What are they worried about? The mammoth can only go extinct once. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Figured NY would screw it up https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/feb/16/woolly-mammoth-resurrection-scientists |
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Posted: 11/3/2018 3:03:38 AM EDT
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Do you want wild rampaging killer effalumps? Because this is how you get wild rampaging killer effalumps.
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Posted: 11/3/2018 4:04:59 AM EDT
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Ivory is classy, pearl is for New Orleans pimps.
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Posted: 11/3/2018 3:28:35 PM EDT
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They are quite nice. I decided it was easier and cheaper to get a set of N frame "Cokes" made by John Culina in American holly. Has the look of ivory without the exorbitant cost or governmental hoops to jump through.
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Posted: 11/3/2018 9:53:37 PM EDT
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I never thought ivory was "white trash." Are you sure you're not thinking about faux Mother of Pearl?
I think ivory and stag look good on 1911s. |
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Posted: 11/3/2018 10:48:57 PM EDT
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I just bought a set of the ajax polymer ivory grips with Colt medallions. I’m hoping they scratch my ocd itch lol otherwise I’m going to be getting a pair of those
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Posted: 11/4/2018 1:51:01 PM EDT
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The advantage of mammoth or fossil ivory is that it is usually much more stable than regular ivory.
50,000 years tends to settle things out. I have some real ivory grips, and despite good care of them they developed a small crack (since repaired). I much prefer fossil ivory. |
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Posted: 11/5/2018 2:41:30 AM EDT
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The advantage of mammoth or fossil ivory is that it is usually much more stable than regular ivory. 50,000 years tends to settle things out. I have some real ivory grips, and despite good care of them they developed a small crack (since repaired). I much prefer fossil ivory. |
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Posted: 11/5/2018 9:54:07 AM EDT
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I love the look of ivory, and I understand they hold up and age well, too. I don't like that idea that animals are harmed to get it and I don't super trust the typical sources to be on the up and up.
However.... Mammoth is extinct, so I have no problem with that since I didn't kill anything to make it happen. I really love the look of Mammoth Tooth, but I have been shopping (half assed) for a nice set of off white for a 1911 for the last 5+ years. with young kids that $400 can be better spent elsewhere, and something more important always shows up. “Son, only a pimp in a Louisiana whore- house carries pearl-handled revolvers. These are ivory.” ? George S. Patton Jr. |
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Posted: 11/15/2018 3:25:23 PM EDT
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You know what looks much better than Mammoth Ivory grips? Mammoth tooth grips!
Link to mammoth tooth grips |
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Posted: 11/15/2018 4:24:15 PM EDT
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There is a very good show on “Destination Unknown” about guys who dig for Mammoth Tusks
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Posted: 11/16/2018 2:04:07 AM EDT
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I bought my mammoths from Boone, and have been very pleased with them. Wonderful feeling in the hand. Hard to photograph well, but the grain structure is beautiful in the light.
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Posted: 11/16/2018 2:11:31 AM EDT
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I love the look of ivory, and I understand they hold up and age well, too. I don't like that idea that animals are harmed to get it and I don't super trust the typical sources to be on the up and up. 
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Posted: 11/16/2018 11:32:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/16/2018 12:15:14 PM EDT
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I bought my mammoths from Boone, and have been very pleased with them. Wonderful feeling in the hand. Hard to photograph well, but the grain structure is beautiful in the light. https://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/1911s/page5/dwa202med.jpg |
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Posted: 11/22/2018 9:15:09 AM EDT
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I got some water buffaloe ones for $30
 Attached FileAnd giraffe bone  Attached FileAnd some kind of petrified bison or something  Attached FileAll for way less than ivory
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Posted: 11/22/2018 7:37:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I understand your feelings on modern elephant ivory and some of the unsavory sourcing methods involved, although I would still purchase modern grips if I could. If mammoth is a bit too much of a reach, American Holly is very similar to the look and grain structure, although not the feel. The grips on my Nighthawk are American Holly, because I use it in bowling pin competition and did not want to be unduly conscious of my grips instead of fully focused on the pins. https://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/1911s/page5/nh10custom01.jpg the wood looks nice but one of the things I've always wanted is a set of the real thing. I've seen some similar woods and plastics that have the look, but not the feel, which I understand to be like half the reason for owning them. Also it seems like cool old school bad ass rich dudes did it, and while I am none of those things, I aspire to be.
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Posted: 11/22/2018 9:19:55 PM EDT
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I got some water buffaloe ones for $30 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65995/A88FB8D2-F2A2-4319-8578-86CA239FAED5_png-747153.JPG And giraffe bone https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65995/60DEADFB-359A-4298-83FF-9C6D8F7F5532_png-747154.JPG And some kind of petrified bison or something https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65995/0B86077F-1C51-47AE-BCB9-F04C8A226A67_png-747155.JPG All for way less than ivory |
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Posted: 11/26/2018 9:53:52 PM EDT
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OK, someone educate me. What does Ivory feel like when used in grips? I have no idea.
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Posted: 11/26/2018 11:23:30 PM EDT
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Feels about the same as polished micarta.
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Posted: 11/30/2018 11:36:08 PM EDT
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I’ve got a pretty big selection of Sambar Stag grips as well as a set of real ivory. I love real grips. The feel is great and they look awesome.
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Posted: 12/1/2018 7:58:45 AM EDT
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JohnnyEgo, man those look good!
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Posted: 12/1/2018 10:06:23 AM EDT
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Well where'd you get 'em from? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I got some water buffaloe ones for $30 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65995/A88FB8D2-F2A2-4319-8578-86CA239FAED5_png-747153.JPG And giraffe bone https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65995/60DEADFB-359A-4298-83FF-9C6D8F7F5532_png-747154.JPG And some kind of petrified bison or something https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65995/0B86077F-1C51-47AE-BCB9-F04C8A226A67_png-747155.JPG All for way less than ivory The water buffalo ones from some Kim guy The others sellers were on eBay |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 11:25:53 AM EDT
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Nice.
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