Are these Bakelite?

Douglas711 · 11-26-2008, 01:57 AM

Any input on these would be appreciated

John Sabato · 11-26-2008, 07:57 AM

These appear to be some type of phenolic or resin... they are not genuine original bakelite grips.

Douglas711 · 11-26-2008, 09:33 AM

When would these have been produced? Value?

Tac great info Thank you

Douglas711 · 12-01-2008, 09:55 PM

Anyone?????????

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Originally Posted by Douglas711

When would these have been produced? Value?

Tac great info Thank you

12-01-2008, 11:06 PM

I agree with Mr. Sabato, most likely molds were made from a set of grips and a liquid resin was poured into the molds. The originals were probably injection molded. The ejector pins are the round circles on the inside upper portion of the grip.

Douglas711 · 12-01-2008, 11:12 PM

Were these made in mass? I bought them from Europe if that helps. Value?

John Sabato · 12-02-2008, 10:16 AM

Sorry, but I don't place much value in these poorly made aftermarket grips. I suppose if they fit well to your particular gun, they are better than a cracked grip, but I would not pay more than $10 for them...if I NEEDED them.

11-26-2008, 01:57 AM	#1
Douglas711 User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Are these Bakelite? Any input on these would be appreciated

11-26-2008, 07:57 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	These appear to be some type of phenolic or resin... they are not genuine original bakelite grips. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-26-2008, 09:33 AM	#3
Douglas711 User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	When would these have been produced? Value? Tac great info Thank you Last edited by Douglas711; 11-26-2008 at 10:12 AM.

12-02-2008, 10:16 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Sorry, but I don't place much value in these poorly made aftermarket grips. I suppose if they fit well to your particular gun, they are better than a cracked grip, but I would not pay more than $10 for them...if I NEEDED them. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-01-2008, 11:06 PM	#5
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with Mr. Sabato, most likely molds were made from a set of grips and a liquid resin was poured into the molds. The originals were probably injection molded. The ejector pins are the round circles on the inside upper portion of the grip.

12-01-2008, 11:12 PM	#6
Douglas711 User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Were these made in mass? I bought them from Europe if that helps. Value?