I came across a piece of stunning Myrtlewood and was considering makeing two sets of grips for my matching Ruger BH 32-20's Would it make for good grips or not.

Providing the wood is well seasoned, it makes a good stock. I have a Sako .243 varmint-weight stocked in myrtle.

I'm not suggesting it is the best for stocks of course, but it is certainly suitable.

Hutt--

Myrtle is about as soft as walnut. For grips it helps to finish them with actetone thinned epoxy. Wet sand to a smooth finish like you would a lacquer finish.

You can "age" myrtle like you do oak.....fume them with ammonia in a sealed box for a few days. The grips will turn a deep golden color.