Popplecop, Jack, & skeet;
Found a shop near Eureka were a guy crafted all sorts of items (boxes, furniture, ect) out of redwood. I bought a few scraps from him for $3, so I don't have a big cash investment in this.....just thought the wood would look more 'classic' than the rubberized factory grips that are on it now. He did say that the wood does tend to have a high moisture content, and needs to be dried thoroughly before using it. As for 'soft wood' & holding up.....I put a big gouge in the stock of my trade musket today while changing a flint, and it's supposedly walnut; the screwdriver slipped and put a big gash in the wood!
Needless to say, I was PI$$ed!....moreso with myself than anything. At any rate, only time will tell if they (the grips) will hold up.
....and for the record, I took the gun out today for its maiden voyage, and couldn't hit squat with it! Time to go back to the reloading bench!
