I have seen some awesome looking grips on some of your contenders, has anyone tried to carve their own? Any advice or ideas would be appreciated. I am just kicking around the idea, got a little aged white oak to try maybe.Or suggestions on company's that produce custom grips.

go to OTT barrels they have some links for grips and stocks. Or drilling, whittling, routering, epoxy, and releasing agent.

I've heard alot of the guys talke about Georgia Jim, I've never dealt with him but the stuff I've seen is top notch.

http://www.olegeorgiajim.com/

http://www.muttmotorpool.com/contender.html

"gajim"....and "otter" do superb lookin work. gajim does mostly laminates, and otter most other woods.