[Charles Black]

I want a set of dark grips for my SA loaded SS. I have decided on either black micarta or ebony wood. I have never seen either on an M1911. Any suggestions as far as looks. I would assume that the Micarta would wear better, but that's not my biggest concern. All opinions appreciated.

 

[gunny6]

Micarta really is tough stuff, but it looks alot like plastic..Ebony can really be pretty if it`s got a nice grain, better too see the grips before you buy..Buffalo horn is also nice...

 

[Raspy]

<><> Charles, go to www,herrettstocks.com
and look at D-45 Black Lacquer.
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Raspy

 

[John Forsyth]

I have a set of marbled ebony stocks from Smith & Alexander on a stainless steel Caspian single stack. Looks great! Call them up and see what they have. Sorry do not have a picture.

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[Maclean3]

I've got a set of Ahrends ebony on my SA Champion, looks great even with the parkerized finish.

The grain on mine is more or less a straight hairline in a silvery-grey. Very subtle, but it's there.

Mac

 

[MarkW]

I think the Ebony is classier as far as looks. They would be my choice.

 

[banjobart]

Micarta is plastic, a paper based phenolic. It will not crack like ebony. Ebony will turn pitch black from hand oils if it is not that way from the start.

 

[Mute]

Ebony looks great but can be brittle. Black micarta is very strong, though more plastic looking than ebony with nice grain.

 

[Genghis]

Micarta is laminated linen, under pressure with expoxy. It's bullet proof.

But you want "looks" . . . lots of exotic woods out there. You should see if you can find some birdseye maple.

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