[Walter Rego]

My Giraffe bone grips I fitted to my 2006 Colt SAA in .44-40. Tom

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The more I see giraffe bone stocks the more I like them. I'm thinking I should obtain a set before the PETA crowd finds a politician here in California that is into banning everything from plastic straws on up and decides to make a statement and ban the sale and possession of giraffe bones too.

 

[Cozmo]

... I'm thinking I should obtain a set before the PETA crowd finds a politician here in California that is into banning everything.....

Realistically? Having seen where ivory and pearl have gone in the last 30 years, I think that is a smart move.

 

[Jsquared94]

Now you guys have me thinking (and pardon for posting within the SAA forum): Can giraffe bone be big enough to be used creatively for two piece long gun stocks (e.g., old falling block)?

 

[nyatii]

Giraffe bone is extremely hard. Much harder than cow, buffalo or other smaller animal bone. Remember, those long slender bones have to support a lot of weight, so the bone isn't as porous. Much denser.
Also, in some areas they have too many giraffes and they need to be culled.

 

[LRS Guy]

I have traveled in South Africa and Mozambique. Giraffe is not endangered in those countries. The thing people have to remember is that Africa is many different countries under a variety of governments. Usually the countries that allow sport hunting and the revenue generated by that, will have pretty good populations of wildlife.

I see some giraffe grips in my future!

 

[nyatii]

I have traveled in South Africa and Mozambique. Giraffe is not endangered in those countries. The thing people have to remember is that Africa is many different countries under a variety of governments. Usually the countries that allow sport hunting and the revenue generated by that, will have pretty good populations of wildlife.

I see some giraffe grips in my future!

Exactly right! I've been to Zimbabwe and SA there is a big difference between conservation and preservation. The countries that practice conservation through hunting have thriving wildlife.

 

[jackpot59]

anybody have any recommendations to do some giraffe grips for my SAA??
thanks!

 

[Rt45]

Here's some pictures of my gen 3 with giraffe bone grips from Nutmeg. I am very happy with the grips and their customer service.

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[Some guy]

Very nice fit and color match . The lower part at the trigger guard match up and the curve is a tricky one , the angle of your photo looks good .

 

[Some guy]

Here is a color comparison of cream color Mammoth (project not finished) . I think you guys Giraffe looks just as nice .

 

[superdave269]

Two of my Giraffe grips and one Ram's Horn. I really like the way giraffe bone has the different shades in them. They actually remind me of ivory.

Hey VoyPescado All 3 of these grips came from John on Ebay. He makes makes them slightly oversized so you can fit them to your frame. He is a nice guy to work with.

 

[VoyPescado]

Y’all are killing me. I’ve got a few single actions in mind that I’d like to build some giraffe bone grips for but I’ll be darned if sourcing the stuff in “hobby” quantities online isn’t dang near impossible. Even the eBay sellers seems to have dropped of in the last year or so. I’m wondering if this can be attributed to policy or scarcity??

 

[Some guy]

What do you fellows wipe on bone grips to try to stabilize them , if any thing?

 

[elkman1]

Rem Wax

 

[Rick Bowles]

What do you fellows wipe on bone grips to try to stabilize them

Baby oil (mineral oil) will keep them hydrated but to have them stabilized you need to send them to be stabilized.

 

[Inglewood Tom]

Anybody checker or carve Giraffe bone?

 

[nyatii]

Giraffe bone is a very hard substance to carve and checker, but looks great when finished. I had a set for a 1911 done. I supplied the bone and the guy quoted me a price. After he got them done he wanted $325 more because it took him so long and chewed up his checkering tools. l

 

[Inglewood Tom]

Thanks, I'm having some made and love the checkered look and feel. Figured it would be difficult and expensive.

 

[Cozmo]

A 2 piece pair I fitted recently. I ahev a few pair and shoot ivory stocked guns. I think Giraffe bone is a better handgun material which feels as nice as good elephant ivory. But Giraffe bone is more stable and more durable.

Down side?

8/22/19

"CITES Parties agreed to list giraffes on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) today at the World Wildlife Conference or CoP18 in Geneva. Such protections will ensure that all giraffe parts trade were legally acquired instead of from poached giraffes trade by requiring countries to make non-detriment findings before allowing giraffe exports. "

"The Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) agreed to protect giraffes for the first time this week by listing the species on Appendix II, which will now regulate international trade in giraffe parts "

 

[Inglewood Tom]

Good lookin, how's the grip? I have never shot one with ivory or Giraffe bone.