Recent 1911 candy thread yielded some nice photos of ivory gripped 1911s. I’ve always wanted nice Ivories for my target 1911. It’s a traditional 5” with blues finish. I’ve seen vintage elephant ivory and walrus ivory and the mammoth ivory. I guess for those in the know, what is the difference in texture? Color? Grain? Feel? Any one better than others? Best place to try to buy a set of grips?
What about the alternatives like bone, antler, etc?
I want a warm, comfortable grip that is attractive in a classic sense.