You might check Boone Trading

 

Check out this thread:

https://www.1911forum.com/threads/suppliers-of-ivory-1911-stocks-or-grips.155141/

This set is from Boone Trading

 

They aren’t ivory, but they look the part, and were only $38.95 off Ebay—buffalo bone.

 

Michael, really like the looks of those BB grips. I have a black pistol those would look amazing on. Had a guy offer me some “Ivory” grips for sale a few years back but I did not like the supposed sourced background of the old Ivory.

 

Don’t forget to order the correct cut : taper or mag well and there is one more: main spring housing pin covered or exposed.
Learn terms:
Elephant Ivory, regulated across state lines and banned in several states. Expensive commodity bought/sold within the Republic of Texas and internally within some other states.
Mammoth Ivory, banned in some states, prehistoric critters.
Man made ivory, there are many brands, methods of manufacturing and some look real. A few states also has decided to include because they can’t tell the difference.

 

Sir can you please explain these to me as I don’t know what these mean (taper vs mag well cuts) and covering or exposure of the main spring housing. I’d appreciate your help and advice.

also which do most prefer more mammoth or elephant ivory ?

 

The buffalo bone is good option as pointed out earlier.
I aged these with coffee.

 

To be honest, you are several years behind the times in your quest for Ivory. It can be had, but involves some effort and more $s.

 

Just beautiful. You have such great taste

 

SK Custom Grips. Great guy and products.

 

These are Boone Trading's Fake ivory grips.

 

Ivory importation is banned in the USA (even legally harvested Ivory) because of that idiot Obama bending his knee to the Sierra Club crowd.

If you find any pre-ban Ivory it can NOT be purchased/shipped legally across state lines so it has to be a grip maker in your state. I was lucky enough to get real Ivory grips from a maker in CT and then in NC when I lived in those states. I also managed to have a few ivory handled custom knives made by a local maker in my state years ago. If you can manage the logistics they are a great investment since they have more than tripled in value since I purchased them.

Mammoth Ivory on the other hand is legal to import, own and buy. There are several good companies that do an excellent job and you can decide how much “bark” to have on your grips, but you’re looking at roughly $500+ for a good set from a reputable maker.

 

Boone Trading and Nutmeg Sports are great for Walrus ivory and Giraffe bone.

 

Funny enough, Nutmeg did my Elephant Ivory grips for my mint Python when he was still doing that work for the old Colt Custom shop. They are nothing short of magnificent!!! My Elephant Ivory grips for my Kimber Ultra Raptor came from NC Ordinance when I was still a NC resident. They still have some real Ivory but will not sell outside of the state.

 

I’d be happy with fake ivory. Happier with real ivory.

 

BB from EBay aged in coffee

 

Beautiful!

 

I have a set of Mammoth ivory grips done by Scott at SK Grips. Scott said they came from Mammoth molars. They are beautiful.

I bought a set of used Boone plastic/polymer imitation grips with Colt medallions on this site a few years ago for a Tisas project. They are good for the price. At 5-10 feet they look like ivory. Close up, good but not the real thing. I haven’t tried tea/coffee staining. I should.

 

I get my mammoth ivory from Charles Turnage, "Fine Turnage Productions". Here's my custom made 1911 with white, inner mammoth ivory, 1911 and a close matched knife with end cut mammoth, and a brown and black end cut mammoth scales.

 

Have posted this pic before;
But,
there's few things that are as elegant as a blued custom 1911 with ivory!

 

Looks good. Nice set up. Real sharp holster and belt too. Who is the rig by?

 

The Boone trading company sells wonderful mammoth ivory, but where can one obtain elephant ivory grips ?

 

Only in your own state if there are any makers that still deal in elephant ivory or private sales with certificate of origin before Obama's ban on them (in your own state only as well).

 

Superdad5:

see pictures. The ivory with the pin hole access cut out are tapered, the flush cut (mag well) ivory does not have the cut out.
The cut out is the way original guns were made.
Over the years with designer grip panels becoming popular, it was deleted since most folks remove the panels for
disassembly.

 

Superdad5:

see pictures. The ivory with the pin hole access cut out are tapered, the flush cut (mag well) ivory does not have the cut out.
The cut out is the way original guns were made.
Over the years with designer grip panels becoming popular, it was deleted since most folks remove the panels for
disassembly. View attachment 733074

Thank you very much sir I appreciate it.
Both are extremely beautiful.

 

My elephant Ivory 1911 stocks were made by Sarge at The Finer Grain more than a few years ago before Ryan retired:

 

My elephant Ivory 1911 stocks were made hy Sarge at The Finer Grain more than a few years ago before Ryan retired:
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Most beautiful thing I’ve seen all day today

 

Glad I don't need any more.

Couldn't afford them at today's prices.

 

My entry into the thread, the last pair Dan Chinok made of double diamonds; elephant ivory on my TSG Pr

o .45

 

Ivory Micarta by Paul Persinger on our only mini-1911/9mm. It aint "real" ivory but it is really tough. Flush fit mag by
LOG.

For a more Spartan look there is always Elk Stag.

.

 

Late in 2015 the African Ivory restriction date was approaching; I had recently purchased several 1911 sets from David (Boone Trading). That turned into several more because no one really knew how the African Elephant Ivory issue would shake out. I decided to offer.

Did you ever wonder what happened to the inventory David had at midnight on that magic last day? Someone had to do it, I have proper documents on every piece. There are more but they are mounted on guns. Don’t ask, none are for sale.…even in Texas. Several years ago, I did give my First Officer a set. I do not own any non real African Elephant Ivory…on guns. I have one Randall with fake ivory…I’m replacing It with something. Not sure what.

 

Here’s some - and wouldn’t part with any of ‘em!!

 

Here’s some - and wouldn’t part with any of ‘em!!
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The DW Valor vbob stainless: more details on them grips?

 

Elephant