New StarBM Bocote Grips Done

[MikeH121]

Finished, (well mostly) the new grips made of Bocote for the Star BM. They are thick. Half again as the originals. But I haven't decided if I am gonna thin them or add some finger grooves first.

They are not laquered but merely buffed out with a dremel buffing wheel.

Shaped and installed left side, right cut and ready to shape.



As I said they are thick for the moment.



Shaped and buffed right side.



Thick did I say that already?



I think the Bocote goes well with the Blued metal. Now will maybe reblue the Star.

 

[daniellawecki]

Do the feel good or does the handling seem wrong. They look really nice go shoot then tune them to your liking. Once the wood is gone there's no going back.:thumbs:

 

[reaper66]

They look kinda thick. Hahahahaha!

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[MikeH121]

I can always make another set. As I said they feel okay to me. I have average sized hands. If I finger groove them I need to keep them thick as I get the grooves set. Then thin them out tapered into the grooves. I will most likely thin them just maybe a little thicker than the originals.

I also disabled (removed) the mag safety. It is a bar of spring steel just popped out. No modifying. Just in the box with the grips. I also have different woods so may do another set in something else.

I cannot leave well enough alone. :lol:

 

[diesel]

They look great, Mike. Keep up the good work, my friend.:thumbs: