[thefitter]

Pros and cons of each? One better than the other? Or is it just a personal preference?

Thanks

 

[eagleeye]

it is personal to me but if i had my rathers i would go with 1 piece ,no medallions
i think it looks better and will sell better/faster if the need came about.

 

[what would you say]

+1 for eagle's sentiments on the ivory grips. It's preference on either one.... And I own and like the two piece, but the 2 piece is the suit and tie and the 1 piece is the tuxedo ... Strictly my opinion there. I do believe also that the 1 piece will sell faster as well.

 

[Andy Bullen]

Nothing looks better than one-piece ivories on your Colt.

 

[swamprat]

nothing looks better than one-piece ivories on your colt.

amen!!!

 

[BigG]

Nothing looks better than one-piece ivories on your Colt.

Ditto.

 

[1988RRC]

Nothing looks better than one-piece ivories on your Colt.

I agree with your agreement.

 

[Lynchburgsam]

Only reason for two piece that I know of, is the ease of removing them.

 

[P.Quig]

Any time you have to poke a hole in Ivory you do it disservice. Holes can lead to cracks over time. Properly shaped and sealed Ivory will retain its finished form for long periods of time ( years ). Witness the historical Ivory from Colt in its early years. Those firearms held in collections are still beautiful. It is only a personal preference, but I reason a good one. I completed, some years ago, a set of Colt and Winchester rifle, both stocked in Ivory. Both still are perfect and undamaged, because I sealed them correctly at the start. Q

 

[johngross]

I don't snub my nose at two-piece grips, but one piece grips are cleaner looking.

You can also split the difference by using a blind screw

 

[royal]

I believe most, if not all, modern one piece are actually 2 piece with a spacer. I much prefer that look to the 2 piece with a screw.

 

[Hopalong]

Two-piece grips, with or without medallions, look great.

 

[eagleeye]

1 piece for me

 

[swamprat]

Definitely one piece, especially if you are going to carve on them:

 

[Matchlock]

Hi John;

Those are some of the most beautifully carved ivory grips I've seen, Outstanding!!

Bud

I don't snub my nose at two-piece grips, but one piece grips are cleaner looking.