17 February 2003, 13:14
YardbirdMy new Encore w/Denzel Roberts custom grips (pics)
Here's my new Encore with Denzel Roberts "Recoil Tamer" grips in a fancy walnut. I don't know if they'll tame the .454 Casull, but they're darn pretty! Let me know what you think, also included are a couple pics of my reloading bench.
Yardbird

18 February 2003, 11:27
Dave JenkinsDarn nice stock set. That mule is still gonna kick...but at least it will look good flying back towards the bill of your ball cap....
Dave
18 February 2003, 11:56
JulesYardbird, Looks great. I have the same style on my contender but there a walnut,maple laminate. I really like them.
18 February 2003, 18:49
mikehjdNice, What are they worth?
Mike
19 February 2003, 04:16
savageshooterLet us know how those grips work out. I've thought of getting a set myself.
19 February 2003, 04:48
YardbirdI don't know what they are worth, but I can tell you what I paid for them! If they do tame the .454's FELT recoil, they're worth more than I paid for them. I got them in fancy figured walnut, so the cost was higher, utility grade is $135 for grip and forend, mine cost $165 or $170 with higher grade wood. I also had him free float the forend-$20 and install a bipod stud-$20. I know realize I could have saved myself $40 and done the two options myself, but he was working on them and I figured it'd be easier, I haven't got much free time right now, bad time of the school year for me.
Yardbird
19 February 2003, 06:13
der bunkVery nice!! Do they significantly reduce the length of pull any?
Lou
19 February 2003, 08:23
Yardbirdder bunk, I couldn't tell you about length of pull, cause I never bought a set of factory grips. I bought the frame naked for $200 and decided to get some custom wood on them, I've always wanted it and this way I could afford it. I can tell you that I have a 9 1/4" handspread and they fit mine perfectly, but I would wager that if you chatted with Mr. Roberts for a while that he would send you something to mould your hand around and send it to him and he would make a grip for YOU that fir YOUR hand. It might cost a little more, but it's probably worth it if you're thinking about his grips. Hope this helps.
Yardbird