Making the checking on grips

[9teeneleven]

I am interested in making some grips. I have a full service woodshop, and know my way around it. I am not a big fan of smooth grips, so my question is about the checking on the grips. Is there a non-machined way to do this? I was hoping maybe someone on here had tried this, or at least knew how it might be done with consistent results.

[Guest shadow12]

you should be able to just make a jig and go to town.

[Guest FroggyOne2]

Yes there is a non-machined way to do this.. You will need to order the stuff from Brownells. Hand Checkering is a old art and takes some time and patience. Brownells has everything that you will need to do the job right. Heck, if you get good enough, the possibility to do it as a side job is great.. there is a demand for good grips and for aftermarket checkering of grips to enhance the looks of a firearm.

[9teeneleven]

Thanks, looks like I'm gonna check some of these out:

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/catsearch.aspx?c=1449&p=4812

Here is a cool link I found once I knew what tools were used:

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=182832

Edited March 23, 2009 by 9teeneleven

[Guest FroggyOne2]

That is some good info there! Best of luck to you.. and when you show some of your work and looks good.. I might even get you to do a couple for me.. but not 1911 pistolies.