Grip refinishing for a Uberti Schofield

[Tall Dark Slim]

I decided to sand down my grips on my new Schofield because they were biting the middle of my palm during cocking and dry fire. I started with 120 grit and finished with 220 grit sandpaper. The offending bite is now gone and the gun handles almost too well.  I am now humbly soliciting suggestions for a stain to refinish the sanded areas. I have attached pictures for the enjoyment of fellow tinkerers. Thanks in advance.

[Old No7]

You may get lucky by using one of those small bottles of "scratch repair", which typically come in different colors.  You can't make it lighter, really, but several applications may make it darker or help to blend it with the rest of the grips.  I'd use low-gloss Tung Oil for a finish, as I don't like the slick or shine of TruOil.  But that is also a good finish, and you can dull it down some.

Good luck!  And post some pix when you're done.

Old No7

ps:  Really glad to see a NEW POST on this forum!!!

[Tall Dark Slim]

This is the preliminary photo. They are four hours old here. I will post tomorrow when they are dry enough to be mounted.

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[Pettifogger]

Came out pretty darn nice.

[Tall Dark Slim]

Pictures of it mounted. I think the re-contoured  areas need a good rubbing down to get the excess stain off and polish them up a bit. You tell me.
 

[Old No7]

If it was me, I'd try some steel wool to see if rubbing it lightly helped it match better.

Good luck, they look good -- and as you said, they feel better for you.

Tight groups.

Old No7