Adding finger grooves to 110

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Ruger 44 Redhawk

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Has anyone attempted to make finger grooves in their 110. I have a 2006 model and want to try to add the finger grooves but I have very limited tools and no shop. Could you do it with a dremel tool and sand paper? I assume I wouldn't take the knife apart and grind and sand the brass and wood together, right? Or do any of you know if I sent it in to Buck they would do it for me? Guess I'll e-mail them now. Thanks.
 
Ruger 44 Redhawk said:
Has anyone attempted to make finger grooves in their 110. I have a 2006 model and want to try to add the finger grooves but I have very limited tools and no shop. Could you do it with a dremel tool and sand paper? I assume I wouldn't take the knife apart and grind and sand the brass and wood together, right? Or do any of you know if I sent it in to Buck they would do it for me? Guess I'll e-mail them now. Thanks.
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David's suggestion is more plausible than using a Dremel tool.Those tools are difficult to control properly.

Here's another suggestion.If you have a drill press, you could invest a few dollars and buy a drum sanding kit.These are easier to use and are far more accurate than free handing a Dremel tool.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/IGEAAOSwabNgEQZT/s-l1600.jpg

Before you begin you should have an outline of the grooves you want to cut into your Buck.
 
I second the drill press and drum sander method but if you don’t have a drill press a half round file followed by a dowel and sand paper along with some elbow grease will work. Have fun!
 
I have the drums, they work but you would need a drill press. He said he had no shop or equipment.
When doing this guys often go too deep.
Asking Buck would be the better route. DM
 
Dremel would work fine if you know how to use it weĺl.
As said mark out what you want as to not get too much.
No need to take it apart.
 
I guarantee Buck would not do it for you.

Yes, I understand the satisfaction of having done it yourself and that is OK, have at it.
But I'm going to be the Negative Nancy here... why make something you can buy?
I have a hobby machine shop in my basement but I would never make a bolt or screw I could buy.
You can buy one with free shipping off the big river and it'll be a lifetime purchase.
I took a quick look at the auction site and the prices were a bit stupid.

jmh33 jmh33 .... no you were not... and the smoking monkey agrees.
 
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DeSotoSky said:
I guarantee Buck would not do it for you.

Yes, I understand the satisfaction of having done it yourself and that is OK, have at it.
But I'm going to be the Negative Nancy here... why make something you can buy?
I have a hobby machine shop in my basement but I would never make a bolt or screw I could buy.
You can buy one with free shipping off the big river and it'll be a lifetime purchase.
I took a quick look at the auction site and the prices were a bit stupid.

jmh33 jmh33 .... no you were not... and the smoking monkey agrees.
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I agree.
John
 
I added a single finger groove to one. I used a drum sander in a drill press.

The advantage I see to doing it yourself is the placement of the grooves. Mine is placed farther forward on the bolster than the factory one. Allowing a more forward grip and better control.
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If your goal is to make it look like a factory finger groove model. Just buy one. It won’t be worth the effort or the risk of ruining the knife. Also be aware you will be voiding the warrantee.
 
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Thank you DeSotoSky DeSotoSky I always liked the front bolster on the 112. This was my feeble attempt to mimic it on a 110.

It makes a big difference when I hold a regular 110 or factory finger groove 110 my thumb is one the top of the bolster.

When I hold my single finger groove my thumb is on the blades spine.

Again thanks for the kind words. Ed
 
That looks really nice with the single finger groove! I guess I would replicate something like that. I just wish 110 had the 112 handle with that front finger guard. Maybe that's what I'm aiming for. Thanks for the pictures.
 
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