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Title: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Noah on February 23, 2015, 12:02:50 AM
I was just surfing the Internet window shopping for wood grips and aside from eBay, GMAC and a couple of others, I didn't really see anybody out there who custom makes grips any longer. We all know RB Grips and Crooked Barn don't make/sell them anymore, but is there anybody else who makes grips to order?

Hope all is well and have a great week-
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: 1377x on February 23, 2015, 01:00:50 AM
This guy named Keith makes some awesome wood grips. His info is/was posted on airgunartisans.com
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: DaveB50 on February 23, 2015, 02:43:59 AM
I bought a couple sets off ebay seller rgoi1994, very nice quality. Maybe contact him and see if he does special requests.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261771746607?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261771746607?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: mudduck48 on February 23, 2015, 02:54:48 AM
I keep bugging Davio to make grips. He says he will, but not right now. I told him he is missing out on a gold mine. Let's all bug him to make some grips. :P :P
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: mr007s on February 23, 2015, 03:21:00 AM
Quote from: mudduck48 on February 23, 2015, 02:54:48 AM
I keep bugging Davio to make grips. He says he will, but not right now. I told him he is missing out on a gold mine. Let's all bug him to make some grips. :P :P

There is a guy in New York has site for grips he makes for firearms, Beautiful stuff but not for pellet guns.
Instead of bugging Davio we should all start bugging the New York guy.
Search for tommy2feathers and look at what he offers.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: mudduck48 on February 23, 2015, 03:56:19 AM
Now there is a great idea, let's bug a guy that makes firearm grips to start making airgun grips. He could make a fortune.  ;)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: DaveB50 on February 23, 2015, 05:11:43 AM
Well, they do say the way to make a small fortune is to start with a large fortune.  :P
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Noah on February 24, 2015, 01:52:28 AM
Quote from: DaveB50 on February 23, 2015, 05:11:43 AM
Well, they do say the way to make a small fortune is to start with a large fortune.  :P

I don't how much this is related, but Quickster can attest to the fact that I actually called Ralph from RB Grips just before he closed to see if I could purchase the already-successful business, but he politely declined. Even in the way he said "No," he was (is) still such a kind gentleman  :-*
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: RC1947 on February 24, 2015, 08:33:06 PM
When Archer finally gets his new grips in stock, and since they're a copy of the stock grips, but in wood, they should be very nice. :-* RC
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Oneied on February 25, 2015, 06:25:29 PM
Quote from: mr007s on February 23, 2015, 03:21:00 AM
There is a guy in New York has site for grips he makes for firearms, Beautiful stuff but not for pellet guns.
Instead of bugging Davio we should all start bugging the New York guy.
Search for tommy2feathers and look at what he offers.

I got a guy in Rochester.  Found him on facebook
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Gipper49 on February 26, 2015, 02:01:57 PM
Quote from: Oneied on February 25, 2015, 06:25:29 PM
I got a guy in Rochester.  Found him on facebook

Not happening!!! Archer posted the other day that his wood grip supplier went out of business.

Brian
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: blake.l on February 26, 2015, 02:23:13 PM
Quote from: Oneied on February 25, 2015, 06:25:29 PM
I got a guy in Rochester.  Found him on facebook

And that would be who???
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Gipper49 on February 27, 2015, 05:28:03 PM
I don't know but here is what he posted.

"Unfortunately the manufacturer who was making the Crosman pistol grips for us has gone out of business.

This means that we currently have no further supplies of these grips and will not do so again until we find a new supplier.

Sorry I can't be more positive at this time sad.gif

PS I did post a message about this some time ago on the Crosman Forum.
"

Brian
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Oneied on March 01, 2015, 11:29:54 PM
Quote from: blake.l on February 26, 2015, 02:23:13 PM
And that would be who???

Jason Hammond. I could get you his contact info if you need. Search this forum for Bruiser and you could see his work on my 2240
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Oneied on March 01, 2015, 11:31:14 PM
Quote from: Gipper49 on February 26, 2015, 02:01:57 PM
Not happening!!! Archer posted the other day that his wood grip supplier went out of business.

Brian

My guy has NOTHING to do with Archer. I wouldn't give that man a dime of my hard earned money. Just shaying
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: beerhippy on March 08, 2015, 04:37:42 PM
Wood furniture really adds something imho.  If the mods on my 1377 turn out well, I will finish it off with custom stocks.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Noah on March 08, 2015, 09:19:59 PM
Thinking about bidding on this set: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crosman-2240-1377-wood-pistol-grip-Right-Handed-Walnut-Wood-/331497761325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2ece6a2d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crosman-2240-1377-wood-pistol-grip-Right-Handed-Walnut-Wood-/331497761325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2ece6a2d)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: mudduck48 on March 08, 2015, 10:27:51 PM
You'd better get to doing it, you only have 4hr and 30min lift. Nice grips. I wonder who made them?
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: rws_53 on March 11, 2015, 03:10:07 AM
http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=97183&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=7 (http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=97183&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=7)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: mudduck48 on March 11, 2015, 03:38:24 AM
Quote from: rws_53 on March 11, 2015, 03:10:07 AM
http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=97183&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=7 (http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=97183&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=7)
OK, you are showing us a pair of grips that have been sold. Did you buy them? ???
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: BillK on March 11, 2015, 04:02:41 AM
Vernon makes some nice pieces.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Noah on March 11, 2015, 08:24:15 AM
Quote from: mudduck48 on March 08, 2015, 10:27:51 PM
You'd better get to doing it, you only have 4hr and 30min lift. Nice grips. I wonder who made them?

Got them! $41.14 sent to my treehouse here in Hawaii  :-*
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: rws_53 on March 12, 2015, 05:13:48 AM
Quote from: mudduck48 on March 11, 2015, 03:38:24 AM
OK, you are showing us a pair of grips that have been sold. Did you buy them? ???

I'm left handed and you were not quick enough.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Noah on April 26, 2015, 08:41:15 AM
Just got these today from CAPOF member Vern Austin - EXACTLY what I was looking for and turned out even better than expected! I special ordered extra large for my huge hands and they look and feel absolutely perfect  :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: BillK on April 26, 2015, 11:28:32 PM
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p212/wwk1a/2300SC/100_08381.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p212/wwk1a/2300SC/100_08391.jpg)

Just got these from Steve @  http://www.woodsandwateroutdoors.com/ (http://www.woodsandwateroutdoors.com/)
He is back in the grip & stock business.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: bgmcgee on April 27, 2015, 01:00:50 AM
Nice grips Noah and Bill.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: breakfastchef on April 27, 2015, 03:21:01 AM
Quote from: bgmcgee on April 27, 2015, 01:00:50 AM
Nice grips Noah and Bill.

^^^^ Very nice, indeed.

Glad to see Vern back in the shop providing grips again. If I ever start another project I will send him an email.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: targettgii on April 27, 2015, 04:04:16 AM
Those are nice grips Bill I just got a set of his target grips they are very nice.Noah those are nice looking grips from Vern I have several sets of his grips myself.http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag276/woodsandwater/adjsmoothsetforsale1_zpszcmwd7lr.jpg (http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag276/woodsandwater/adjsmoothsetforsale1_zpszcmwd7lr.jpg)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: spider1960 on May 12, 2015, 09:44:10 PM
Guy on AA class selling 13xx sets...

http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=100549&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=7 (http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=100549&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=7)

Spider
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Noah on July 25, 2016, 12:47:53 AM
Well, this thread has been dormant for a while but saw these on The Yellow and thought they were worthy of sharing. Very nice IMO  :-*

http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=124387&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=7 (http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=124387&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=7)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: mr007s on July 25, 2016, 02:30:36 AM
Name of Vernon Austin. I still think he is the same Austin(Josh) that belonged to this forum several years back.
If not I would be surprised.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Old Dog on July 25, 2016, 03:30:32 AM
I have some Vernon grips and he does awesome work :-* :-* :-*

Bill :)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Old Dog on July 25, 2016, 08:08:11 AM
Vernon's Blue and Grey laminated grips have been bought by yours truly, will go on my 2240 I am building :-* :-*

Bill  :)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Noah on July 25, 2016, 08:41:14 AM
Quote from: Old Dog on July 25, 2016, 08:08:11 AM
Vernon's Blue and Grey laminated grips have been bought by yours truly, will go on my 2240 I am building :-* :-*

Bill  :)

Awesome - be sure to share pics once they are on and ready to shoot!  :-*

Perhaps Vern owes me a slight commission fee?  ;)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: DRAGON64 on July 25, 2016, 02:28:37 PM
I have wanted a couple sets of wood grips for my pump pistols, but recently have settled on the 2289 forearm and the 1701P grips.  Not as pretty as a custom set of walnut grips, but very comfortable for their intended purpose.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: targettgii on July 27, 2016, 07:04:32 PM
Vern makes great grips and they aren't too expensive.I have 5 pairs of his grips I think.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: droid on August 01, 2016, 10:41:35 AM
Well I've just ordered a red laminate 2240 set and a white laminate 2250 set from Vern.

Ouch the exchange rate is not in our favour
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: 1377x on August 01, 2016, 07:30:40 PM
Quote from: mr007s on July 25, 2016, 02:30:36 AM
Name of Vernon Austin. I still think he is the same Austin(Josh) that belonged to this forum several years back.
If not I would be surprised.
I was thinking the same thing from the looks of the grips
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: droid on August 11, 2016, 09:47:25 PM
Quote from: mr007s on July 25, 2016, 02:30:36 AM
Name of Vernon Austin. I still think he is the same Austin(Josh) that belonged to this forum several years back.
If not I would be surprised.

Well my grips have just arrived.
All I can say is the work is awesome.
And Vernon J Austin shares the same address as Josh. In fairness the address wasn't hidden.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: mudduck48 on August 11, 2016, 09:56:34 PM
That's beautful! 8)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: droid on August 11, 2016, 10:04:39 PM
And another pic.
I got some in red too.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: bgmcgee on August 11, 2016, 10:49:40 PM
Those are some nice looking grips for sure.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: KevinP on August 12, 2016, 12:12:14 AM
Vernon J Austin shares the same address as Josh.

He went through a few bumps on the road of life ( haven't we all )
looks like he is doing well ..... 
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: droid on August 12, 2016, 12:16:58 AM
I never knew Josh, it was before my time on the scene. I have had his grips before though.
Vernon I found to be polite, prompt and an excellent craftsman.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: droid on August 12, 2016, 12:43:54 PM
And here are the red ones:

Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: KevinP on August 12, 2016, 01:30:06 PM
Nice set  ...   :-*
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: BigErn on August 13, 2016, 09:22:01 PM
Wow Gary those are slick!
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: droid on August 14, 2016, 06:21:15 PM
In full dress now Ern:
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: BigErn on August 14, 2016, 07:02:36 PM
Quote from: droid on August 14, 2016, 06:21:15 PM
In full dress now Ern:

That is just sick Gary love it!
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: 0351_Vet on September 03, 2016, 09:05:45 PM
I have several pair of grips that Josh made for me years ago.
Glad to hear he is doing okay. Was worried about him.  :-* :-* :-*
He does excellent work.
I will post some picks, when I can figure out how to reduce size under 360KB.....????????
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: droid on September 03, 2016, 09:56:41 PM
Walt, if you struggle drop me a PM or my email address.
I will resize them for you bud.
Gary
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: CraigH on September 03, 2016, 10:32:56 PM
Try http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ (http://www.shrinkpictures.com/) - I've found it pretty easy to use.

1. Select image on your computer
2. Pixels - 600 is good enough
3. Skip this
4. Quality - better is fine
5. Execute the resize

When it's done, select download, then attach to the post.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Wayne52 † on September 03, 2016, 10:39:42 PM
Quote from: RC1947 on February 24, 2015, 08:33:06 PM
When Archer finally gets his new grips in stock, and since they're a copy of the stock grips, but in wood, they should be very nice. :-* RC
I thought the grips that they used to make were fantastic, didn't know they were going to start making them again.  I found the website of the guy that makes grip for Crosman but he doesn't have any of his grips listed for retail.  He's been doing some really nice laminates or the 22xx's too, would be interesting to see if Crosman makes them available on their kit guns.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: targettgii on September 06, 2016, 09:17:27 PM
Gary those grips look awesome. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: 1377x on September 08, 2016, 04:36:45 PM
You should see some of the grips here
http://www.airgunartisans.com/Crosman_2240.htm (http://www.airgunartisans.com/Crosman_2240.htm)
they changed formats now but there was this guy by the name of Keith he made some awesome grips and  some from exotic wood like purple heart wood something like that maybe someone here still has some or knows how to contact him if he is still making grips. Should have bought a set when I had the chance,duh my homer simpson impression
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: droid on September 08, 2016, 05:20:57 PM
Quote from: 1377x on September 08, 2016, 04:36:45 PM
You should see some of the grips here
http://www.airgunartisans.com/Crosman_2240.htm (http://www.airgunartisans.com/Crosman_2240.htm)
they changed formats now but there was this guy by the name of Keith he made some awesome grips and  some from exotic wood like purple heart wood something like that maybe someone here still has some or knows how to contact him if he is still making grips. Should have bought a set when I had the chance,duh my homer simpson impression

I think I've had a set of his.
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Noah on October 31, 2016, 07:16:25 AM
WOW - I wish these were around when I was grip hunting for my cursed 600:

http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=130335&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=6 (http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=130335&adSort=&StartingAd=0&NumberOfPages=6)
Title: Re: Another Crosman Grip Thread...
Post by: Old Dog on October 31, 2016, 10:23:37 AM
Vernon certainly makes awesome grips, I have several pair both laminated and not laminated, great workmanship, great finish also :-* :-* :-*

Bill :)