Loose Grips

Vboy · 07-09-2006, 11:12 AM

I finally got my Luger working well but I can't get grips that fit tight. I ordered black plastic and wooden replacement grips but neither set fits securely. I think the grips are a design flaw in the Luger because there is only one screw and the panels depend on small ridges that must fit exactly to stop movement. I have studied the grip area and do not see a fix. Is there some way to secure grips without interfering with the mag or action?

Thanks,

Drakejake

Pete Ebbink · 07-09-2006, 11:18 AM

Hi Jake,

Try a small thin o-ring through the grip screw...with the o-ring placed between the grip panel and the metal of the grip strap.

Ron Smith · 07-09-2006, 01:17 PM

Jake,

Another tried and true method is to run a small bead of hot glue(hot glue gun) down the leading edge of the front "ridge" of the grip.

Give it a couple of seconds to cool just a bit. Then put the grip on while it is still soft. The glue will form a space filling gasket and tighten the grip.

If done correctly, will not harm the grip, will not show, and can be removed simply by gently peeling it off.

I have done it several times. It works very well.

Ron

07-09-2006, 11:12 AM	#1
Vboy User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Loose Grips I finally got my Luger working well but I can't get grips that fit tight. I ordered black plastic and wooden replacement grips but neither set fits securely. I think the grips are a design flaw in the Luger because there is only one screw and the panels depend on small ridges that must fit exactly to stop movement. I have studied the grip area and do not see a fix. Is there some way to secure grips without interfering with the mag or action? Thanks, Drakejake

07-09-2006, 01:17 PM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Jake, Another tried and true method is to run a small bead of hot glue(hot glue gun) down the leading edge of the front "ridge" of the grip. Give it a couple of seconds to cool just a bit. Then put the grip on while it is still soft. The glue will form a space filling gasket and tighten the grip. If done correctly, will not harm the grip, will not show, and can be removed simply by gently peeling it off. I have done it several times. It works very well. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

07-09-2006, 11:18 AM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Jake, Try a small thin o-ring through the grip screw...with the o-ring placed between the grip panel and the metal of the grip strap.