PIETTA THUNDERBALL GRIPS - El Malo 2 1851 1860 Yank Navy Army Snub ~ A. STAG, NS

Arizona Custom Grips

PIETTA THUNDERBALL 

And additional similar Pietta manufactured revolvers, such as:

~ the Cimarron El Malo 2, Cimarron Huckleberry (and similar Engraved revolvers made by Pietta), Taylor’s & Co. Flattop Birdshead, Taylor’s TC9 1873 Sa Flattop Birdshead; EMF Pony Express or Express Agent, EMF Alchimista Jr., Pietta 1851 Navy Snub or Yank Snubnose, and Pietta 1860 Army Snubnose ~

~ Exclusive~

 MAGNA-TUSK™

Aged STAG GRIPS

Simulated Stag Grips milled out of a solid block of Magna-Tusk, denser and heavier than regular Ivory or Stag (see below for details)

Brand New!!

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“nO SCREWHOLE” STYLE grips

THIS LISTING IS FOR OUR “NO SCREWHOLE” STYLE GRIPS

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“NO SCREWHOLE” VS. “SCREWHOLE & SCREW” GRIP DIFFERENCES EXPLAINED:

Note: “SCREWHOLE & SCREW” style grips incorporate a visible screw, allowing easy and quick removal for cleaning or maintenance of your revolver.  “NO SCREWHOLE” style grips do not have a visible screw but instead use an internal spacer to mount the grips.  We manufacture both types.  Both styles of our grips will interchange and work on your existing grip frame, no matter how your revolver is currently set up.  For example, the “SCREWHOLE” style will work on your gripframe even if it came with “NO SCREWHOLE” style grips on it.  See below for more details. 

Helpful tip: Unless you are looking for the particular look of a “No Screwhole” grip, the “SCREWHOLE & SCREW” style grips are usually preferred by most users because they are quicker and easier to remove for cleaning and maintaining your revolver.  Both styles of grips are historically correct, but the ones with the screw were made in larger numbers because of the added convenience.

Both styles are traditional and historical designs and both were originally used on early Colts, so whichever style you choose is really a matter of personal preference.

Our “SCREWHOLE & SCREW” style grips (i.e., grips with a visible screwhole and screw) is a traditional design and offers the superior convenience of quick grip removal using only a single screw (included with the grips). 

If your revolver is currently set up for “No Screw” style grips and does not have a grip pin (as is the case with most Italian-made revolvers), these grips will include our proprietary Conversion Kit at no extra cost, allowing their use on these revolvers.  The Conversion Kit replaces the need for a grip pin and is actually a stronger design, and allows the grips to lock up tight on the frame, allowing no movement, and requiring no modification to the revolver itself. 

“Screwhole” style grips give you the advantage of easier removal for cleaning and maintenance, while preserving the integrity of your revolver in original factory condition.  This style was used on the majority of the early Colts, and is a traditional and iconic historical design, offering a distinctive look and convenience preferred by many shooters and collectors. 

“NO SCREWHOLE” style grips (i.e., grips with no visible screwhole in the grips) incorporate a spacer (included with the grips) which is user mounted to the inside of the grip panels to hold them in place instead of a using a screw.  This design results in a rock-tight fit, without the need of a visible screw.  Note: To ensure optimum fit and best performance with this style grip, the spacer is sent unmounted since all gripframes vary slightly in inside dimensions.  Installation is simple and generally takes only a few minutes.  Illustrated instructions included with each order.  “NO SCREWHOLE” style grips are preferred by some collectors for their clean lines, and are also seen on many early Colts.  Once mounted, they are fully removable by removing the three backstrap screws and pulling off the backstrap, as with any other traditional similar style grip. 

Fully illustrated, easy-to-follow mounting instructions are included with every order. 

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WHAT THESE WILL FIT:

Brand New, unused grips for the PIETTA THUNDERBALL revolvers. 

 These will also fit the following, all of which are made by Pietta and have the “humped curve” backstrap style gripframe:

* Cimarron El Malo 2 (Note: these will NOT fit the El Malo 2’s with the “plowhandle” style gripframe), 

* Cimarron Huckleberry (and similar Engraved revolvers made by Pietta), 

* Taylor’s & Co. Flattop Birdshead,

* Taylor’s & Co. TC9 1873 Sa Flattop Birdshead,

* EMF Pony Express or Express Agent, 

* EMF Alchimista Jr.,

* Pietta 1851 Navy Snubnose (sold by Taylor’s, Dixie, etc.), 

* 1851 Yank Snubnose (sold by Taylor’s, Dixie, etc.), 

* Pietta 1860 Army Snubnose (sold by Taylor’s, EMF, etc.)

PLEASE NOTE: This auction is for the revolvers which have the HUMPED CURVE on the backstrap, and will NOT fit the somewhat similar Birdshead style, which has a smooth curved backstrap.  Please also note that these will NOT fit standard “plowhandle” style gripframes.  Your gripframe MUST be the “humped curve” backstrap style for these to fit.  Please take a close look at the pictures and carefully note the difference.  

Also please note that these are made for the Pietta revolvers ONLY, and will NOT fit the Uberti Thunderer, Colt, or any other brand of revolver.  Pietta revolvers only.

We have a large selection of grips for these other revolvers, including both the Pietta and the Uberti Birdsheads, so please see our other listings, or drop us an email if you cannot find what you need.  We are always happy to help.

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Arizona Custom Grips

About our exclusive Magna-Tusk™ “Hi-Grade” Ivory Grips:

Magna-Tusk™ Ivory grips, an exclusive of Arizona Custom Grips, are manufactured out of a super high-grade, ultra-high density Ivory material developed exclusively for our premium grip production.  Vastly superior to standard bonded ivory found on factory and other aftermarket Ivory grips, Magna-Tusk™ is capable of withstanding the heaviest recoil and impact, and is the toughest alternative ivory material available today, while still retaining the pristine look of real ivory.  It is completely rock-solid, stable, and water, chemical, and oil resistant.  It is flame and heat resistant, and is entirely void-free, with over 10x the strength, durability, and impact resistance of alternative materials.  Unlike with real ivory, there is no routine care and maintenance involved, with no danger of it drying out and cracking if not maintained properly or if left in the heat.  It is filled with premium natural and synthetic compounds to produce outstanding aesthetic properties and mechanical performance.  When aged with our exclusive aging process, it takes on the equivalent of a 100-year-old patina, with subtle grain details which many experts cannot tell apart from the real thing.  In addition, the material has a fine grain structure, which holds intricate detail for carvings, imitation stag, etc., found on many historic grips.  

About Our Aging Process:  The best Aged Ivory grips start with the best materials.  Unlike the commonly available “solid yellow” plastic grips which detract from the appearance and handling of a revolver or firearm, our Aged Ivory grips are made out of the best components available, incorporate natural materials, and feature a genuine, authentic patina.  Their authenticity is so convincing that many experts cannot tell it apart from real Ivory.  The difference is noticeable in the photos, but is even more apparent in person.  These grips feature authentic color mottling, variegation, and subtle wear marks as seen on many of the revolvers which belonged to gunfighters and lawmen of the Old West. 

We offer the highest quality, most authentic imitation Aged Ivory grips available anywhere on the market. 

Our process utilizes concentrated UV light (the essential aging property in natural sunlight), and in addition employing heat and pressure in a special controlled high oxygen-rich environment which accelerates the aging process.  Unlike a painted surface, our patina actually extends below the surface, into the grip material itself.  Not only does it look better to begin with, but will not chip, crack, or peel, like superficially applied surfaces.  With our exclusive aging process, these grips are outstanding right out of the box, and will continue to improve over time.  The more these grips are handled and used, just like any genuine patina, the better they look! 

Grip screw included with all grips. 

The photo used is a stock photo (a sample pair).  Yours will appear similar to these. 

Customer satisfaction is important to us – Full money back, less shipping, if not fully satisfied!!