Star Model BM 9 maple grips - Skulls Mountain Cherry / hand-painted

Style features

The Mountain of Skulls (Chichén Itzá's Tzompantli, or skull rack) is a chilling archaeological site in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Built by the Maya between 800–1200 CE, this massive stone platform displayed thousands of human skulls—victims of ritual sacrifice and warfare

Excavations reveal over 180 carved stone skulls and niches once holding real crania, likely from captured warriors or nobles offered to gods like Kukulkan. The Tzompantli symbolized power, divine favor, and cosmic order—skulls fed the sun and ensured rain, fertility, and victory

Spanish chroniclers described similar Aztec tzompantli in Tenochtitlan holding 60,000+ skulls. The Chichén Itzá version, near the Sacred Cenote, was a public monument of terror and piety

Today, it stands as a stark reminder of ancient Mesoamerican ritual violence, human sacrifice, and the complex worldview of the Maya civilization

Enhance your Star pistol with beautiful and original Skulls Mountain Cherry grips, expertly crafted from solid natural maple and designed for both performance and aesthetics. These custom wood grips combine durable construction, precision CNC machining and hand-finished detailing to deliver superior handling and a distinctive appearance

Designed specifically for Star Model BM 9 pistols, these grips provide a secure hold, improved control and a refined look that enhances your firearm’s overall character

Whether you are upgrading your carry pistol, customizing your range firearm or restoring a classic Star, these grips deliver reliability, comfort and visual appeal

The grips are compatible with various modifications of the Star Model BM 9:

• Star Model BM (BM, BM9, 9mm)
• Star Model BKM (BKM9)
• Star Model BKS (Starlight)
• Star Super BM

Manufacturing time

We operate on a made-to-order basis. This means that when you place an order, we have some time to make it. The time it takes depends on how complicated the style is. The production time is listed in the features. We try to stock up, but it doesn't work out. Thank you for that!

Natural solid maple

• Durable wood species
• Lightweight
• Tactile comfort
• Natural shock absorption
• Warm on a winter evening

Precision CNC machined & hand finished

Each set of grips is designed using a 3D modeling process and precision CNC machining technology, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent quality. After machining, the grips are carefully hand-ground, painted and oiled for a smooth finish and long-lasting protection. There are many tears and sweat between these stages. You won't know, because no one reads this far

• 3D design modeling
• Precision CNC cutting
• Protective coating application
• Manual grinding and finishing
• Quality inspection

This combination of modern manufacturing and craftsmanship ensures excellent fit, finish and durability

Why wood, not G10 or micarta?

Wood offers greater comfort, warmth, and aesthetic satisfaction. Wood is lighter and more pleasant to hold. Wooden grips are best suited for customization and hand finishing. Or perhaps made from G10 and micarta. Why not?