I'm just making a quick post hoping anyone with experience could give me some input. It's sort of hard finding this information through google.
Basically, I know there are hundreds of alternatives, but I've got my heart set on getting my 1936 detective special a pair of classic style white ivory grips. I don't support the death of animals or any of that nonsense. However, if it's done legally and responsibly, I'm not too concerned about using grips made from that material.
Either way though, the question I have is what are the major differences in feel, texture, durability, and all else between Elephant Ivory, Mammoth Ivory, and Walrus Ivory? Personal and professional opinions welcome. I've been looking around at my options, and what I can't find is what are the true differences between these when it comes to usage, shooting, feel, strength, etc. Not really aesthetic, because pictures do that answer wonders. Elephant Ivory is the go to standard, but if that's not an option (due to laws), which other type of ivory is the closest alternative? I've heard of modern walrus, pre-ban walrus, fossilized walrus, ancient walrus, fossilized mammoth, regular mammoth, and the list goes on. I know half of these are probably synonymous with each other, thus why I am here to ask you all! Some have also said camel bone is more durable than ivory, so I'm not sure if anyone has experience with that?
EDIT: While we're at it, I'll throw in Giraffe Bone and Rams horn. That's what the fellows over at Nutmeg are currently using for grips, and while I really like what they do, I'm not sure how I feel about giraffe bone for grips. Is it any good? Does it compare to ivory? I was told by a reputable individual that giraffe bone is just a name and not even guaranteed to be giraffe bone, which makes me iffy. Not sure how true that is.
Thanks!
Basically, I know there are hundreds of alternatives, but I've got my heart set on getting my 1936 detective special a pair of classic style white ivory grips. I don't support the death of animals or any of that nonsense. However, if it's done legally and responsibly, I'm not too concerned about using grips made from that material.
Either way though, the question I have is what are the major differences in feel, texture, durability, and all else between Elephant Ivory, Mammoth Ivory, and Walrus Ivory? Personal and professional opinions welcome. I've been looking around at my options, and what I can't find is what are the true differences between these when it comes to usage, shooting, feel, strength, etc. Not really aesthetic, because pictures do that answer wonders. Elephant Ivory is the go to standard, but if that's not an option (due to laws), which other type of ivory is the closest alternative? I've heard of modern walrus, pre-ban walrus, fossilized walrus, ancient walrus, fossilized mammoth, regular mammoth, and the list goes on. I know half of these are probably synonymous with each other, thus why I am here to ask you all! Some have also said camel bone is more durable than ivory, so I'm not sure if anyone has experience with that?
EDIT: While we're at it, I'll throw in Giraffe Bone and Rams horn. That's what the fellows over at Nutmeg are currently using for grips, and while I really like what they do, I'm not sure how I feel about giraffe bone for grips. Is it any good? Does it compare to ivory? I was told by a reputable individual that giraffe bone is just a name and not even guaranteed to be giraffe bone, which makes me iffy. Not sure how true that is.
Thanks!