First off,
big shutout to Delliottg for his time and tools!
So, one of the hidden gems of the 45acp world is the SAR K2. Its a 14+1 steel frame 45, made by Sarsilmaz in Turkey. They have been making firearms forever, but aren't widely known in the states. This is a nice heavy full size gun, comes from the factory with mec-gar mags, and I was able to purchase a few more for only $25 each online.
Reliable, accurate, adjustable sights. everything is great... except the grips. It's got these hollow feeling plastic grips that just don't belong. There is no aftermarket support for this gun, so it was up to me if I wanted to improve it. Unfortunately they're not a nice flat grip panel like a 1911, so I knew I'd need some assistance. Called up Dave and he offered to let me come over, pick out a piece of wood, and get to work on the mill.
I chose a nice piece of padouk, it'll darken with age, but when cut has a really pretty reddish/orange tone. Got it chucked up and after measuring about a thousand times, started milling out the back.
used a coping saw to get the rough outline cut out to start fitting to the frame
It fits!
I still have a lot of sanding, filing, and shaping to do, but wanted to say
THANKS DAVE! for helping me get this far. It would have been incredibly difficult to get this far by hand, or using my router.
stay tuned for future pics as the grips get dialed in.