Eye candy from Bawanna

[AJBert]

The first set of grips many of you have already seen. Bawanna graciously sent them to me to test them. I'll be putting about a 100 rds down range and see how the hold up. He offered to put some checkering on them but I thought they were just too dang purty and declined.

[AJBert]

I couldn't figure out how to continue after putting the first pics in, so I had to start another post. This set Bawanna made for me a while ago and I've been promising him to post pics of them. Well, here they are...finally. I was in the Navy for almost 26 years, and again, he graciously made this set for me. For those that don't know, the fouled anchor is the insignia for both the Navy and a Chief Petty Officer (of which I was) and the railroad tracks are for an LT (of which I retired as.)

I can't thank Bawanna enough for both sets. I will post up an after shoot report on how the first set of grips held up very soon.

[Bawanna]

Awe, I remember those now. I did a set with the fouled anchor for a motor officer at the dept. He was career Navy and a Chief as I recall. I think I have another of those pins if I run into another Navy guy.
I think I have another set of those Lt Bars too now that I ponder. Think they must come in pairs.

[AJBert]

Yes, they come in pairs as they are collar devices.

The pics show the grips a little darker than they really are. I think that is because I didn't use a flash, I just turned on an overhead light and snapped the pics. A photographer I am not.

[GROTMAN]

the first set of grips many of you have already seen. Bawanna graciously sent them to me to test them. I'll be putting about a 100 rds down range and see how the hold up. He offered to put some checkering on them but i thought they were just too dang purty and declined.
love the looks of those. Good idea not getting them checkered imo. Once again great job bawanna.

[jeepster09]

Great job! Look awesome.

[dao]

1 yellow bar, 2nd Lt.
1 silver bar, 1st Lt.
2 silver bars, Capt.
at least it was.
But hey, it does look good!

[AJBert]

1 yellow bar, 2nd Lt.
1 silver bar, 1st Lt.
2 silver bars, Capt.
at least it was.
But hey, it does look good!

That is for the Army, Air Force and Marines.
Navy and Coast Guard are:
single gold bar - Ensign
single silver bar - LT junior grade
double silver bars - LT

Most Marines know this as they fall under the Dept. of the Navy and a good portion have sailed on Navy ships. Most Army and Air Force don't have a clue as they are very seldom around the Navy or Coast Guard.

[dao]

Ah, I learned something new today. :)

[340pd]

Beautiful work.

[Artie]

Those look nice.

Bawanna sir do you still have some of that spalted maple left?

I am in need of a couple of sets of panels for grips. One for an SP101 and one for a GP 100.

[Bawanna]

Those look nice.

Bawanna sir do you still have some of that spalted maple left?

I am in need of a couple of sets of panels for grips. One for an SP101 and one for a GP 100.

I think I have plenty left over for that. I was gonna go out and see just what I have. I've had it for years, just could never use it until I did this stabilizing thing. Time to do up another batch.

Kind of anxious to see how the ones I've sent out hold up. If the break on recoil or anything bad. I'm optimistic they will be ok but one never knows.

[Alfonse]

Those look great. Truly beautiful work.

[Bawanna]

Thanks Al, I need to do another batch in the vacuum bucket.

[gb6491]

The first set of grips many of you have already seen. Bawanna graciously sent them to me to test them. I'll be putting about a 100 rds down range and see how the hold up. He offered to put some checkering on them but I thought they were just too dang purty and declined.
That's a good looking 1911! Is that a Range Officer?
Regardless, well done!.....you too master wood worker :)

[AJBert]

Yes, it is a Range Officer. I "lent" my Mil Spec to my brother a few years ago and have been waiting for him to return, so I ended up getting the RO to fill in.

I wasn't able to run some rounds through it yesterday as life got in the way, but I'll try tomorrow to test the grips.

[mr surveyor]

I'm still more than proud of my Bawanna grip panel inserts on my SP-101 from several years ago. They've been carried 5-6 days per week and been subjected to all the nasties you can think of (working outdoors as a land surveyor) all that time. And thousands of rounds have been put through the bore since then. Still looking and feeling great. Thanks Boss!


jd

[Bawanna]

Your more than welcome pal, glad they are standing up to the test of time.

[Armybrat]

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[AJBert]

Well, after watching the LSU-Missouri game, what better way to release some anger at a terrible defense (LSU) than to put a few rounds down range? Just got finished shooting a 100 rounds through my 1911 with Bawanna's grips on them. Two old stumps gave up the being to support this test of the grips. Afterwards, I pulled the grips off the frame and studied them under a magnifying glass. Very happy to report the grips held up with no signs of wear or cracking. Even though the grips are smooth, they never slipped once while shooting, unlike my Ruger New Model in .41 mag. Overall, this new process that Bawanna's has used to makes these grips is a complete success in my opinion. Outstanding looks, strength and no slipping in the hand. The temp is in the mid 70's here with very little humidity.

[Bawanna]

I'm so happy!