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  1. 07-04-2011 01:41 PM #1
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    Swamprat's Beautiful Grip Restoration

    I sent Swamprat the grip panels for my 1920 Government Model. He did an incredible job. Here are the before and after photos.

    Thanks a bunch, Hugh!

    Tim

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  2. 07-04-2011 03:18 PM #2
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    All I can say is; WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    WOW is right, I can't believe it. Are you sure he doesn't have a stash of New old grips that he just replaces them with!???! That is incredible! Are they alot thinner than they were? I would think he would have to sand them down alot to get those bad dings out.
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    Wow, great looking panels. swamprat has restored two sets of Python stocks for me and I'm with you. WOW. Maybe he does have a stash of new old stocks. THANKS SWAMPRAT FOR YOU COLT CONTRIBUTION......pastorjeffp
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    Incredible !!! He's a master. Can't wait to see how mine turn out
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    WOW is right, I can't believe it. Are you sure he doesn't have a stash of New old grips that he just replaces them with!???! That is incredible! Are they alot thinner than they were? I would think he would have to sand them down alot to get those bad dings out.
    I honestly can't tell a difference. They don't appear to be any thinner.

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    Thanks guys, I aim to please!
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