Johnny Loco Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I have a Stainless 44mag Old Model Vaquero that I'd love to put the Black checkered grips on. The frame says XRN-3 but not "red"? I'm trying a set from my XR3-Red Single Six and they fit but could use maybe 1/8" better fit around the frame. They are livable for sure but would like a better fit. What grips would I be looking for off what gun? Thanks a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 This should have your answer. If it doesn't it is an impossible question. http://www.gunblast.com/Hamm_Ruger-SA-GripFrames.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Loco Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 I wish it did but it doesn't mention my frame. Mine says XRN-3 but no "red" It is no doubt larger than my XR3-red. Eventhough its stainless its not marked "K" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Eagle gunfighter grips in checkered rosewood will probably give you what you are looking for. Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Loco Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Maybe I can send them a trace or something. The Black checkered grips are $35 from Ruger though. The look just like the SASS pattern but have a Ruger logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 There are no Black Checkered grips from Ruger for your gun. Wood and white plastic only. You'll have to go with checkered after-market wood or some after-market are available in black micarta or other resin or "plastic" material. Shop around the different grip makers. Coffinmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisco Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Don't know that I've ever seen black plastic grips from Ruger for the old Vaquero, as the grip frame is larger than the frame sizes you mention. I've got some nice black plastic checkered grips on 2 of mine that I got from Gun Parts Corp a few years back for not much more than $20; took some fitting (filing and heating with a light bulb)but look very much like the hard rubber grips Colt used and they've aged really well, as I've been using them hard for over 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex M Rugers #6621 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Don't know about now , but some years back I got some grips from Eagle , and sent them my Ruger grip frames for perfect fitting. At that time there was no extra charge for the service. Like I say , don't know about now. Good luck , Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Loco Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 I did find the "k" on my inside a small circle but no red. I notice at shopruger.com they have this written on some grips "Fits the XR grip frame" "Vaquero® (with serial numbers beginning with 50-XXXXX)" Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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