how to tighten up loose grip panels

byf42 · 12-15-2004, 08:43 PM

I have a 1938 s/42 with a nice set of grips numbered to the gun. The grip panels are both loose. Not that they are falling off, but they do move. Any suggestions?

M. Holt

DougT · 12-15-2004, 08:53 PM

I had really good results using hot glue. This method was explained by another member some time ago. I'll try and see if I can find the thread.
DougT

DougT · 12-15-2004, 08:58 PM

byf42--found it. Look up "tighten loose grips??" by Scott H. It works very well, and is easy to do.
DougT

byf42 · 12-15-2004, 10:59 PM

Doug,
Thanks for the info. A little dab here and there and they tightened right up.

Mike

John Sabato · 12-16-2004, 09:50 AM

Another method that has seen some success on grips that are not very loose is to use neoprene O-rings that are exactly the same size, or slightly smaller than the diameter of the grip screw. The neoprene crushes softly and takes up the space between the screw and the grip without any kind of permanent modification to either...

You can find them in most large home stores like Home Depot or Lowes, and probably other large hardware stores... just take a grip screw with you to make sure you get the right size.

06-09-2006, 10:57 AM

I found that by gluing a small shim into the grip that is loose, solves the problem.

12-15-2004, 08:43 PM	#1
byf42 User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Great Plains Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how to tighten up loose grip panels I have a 1938 s/42 with a nice set of grips numbered to the gun. The grip panels are both loose. Not that they are falling off, but they do move. Any suggestions? M. Holt

12-16-2004, 09:50 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Another method that has seen some success on grips that are not very loose is to use neoprene O-rings that are exactly the same size, or slightly smaller than the diameter of the grip screw. The neoprene crushes softly and takes up the space between the screw and the grip without any kind of permanent modification to either... You can find them in most large home stores like Home Depot or Lowes, and probably other large hardware stores... just take a grip screw with you to make sure you get the right size. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-15-2004, 08:53 PM	#2
DougT User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had really good results using hot glue. This method was explained by another member some time ago. I'll try and see if I can find the thread. DougT

12-15-2004, 08:58 PM	#3
DougT User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	byf42--found it. Look up "tighten loose grips??" by Scott H. It works very well, and is easy to do. DougT

12-15-2004, 10:59 PM	#4
byf42 User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Great Plains Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Doug, Thanks for the info. A little dab here and there and they tightened right up. Mike

06-09-2006, 10:57 AM	#6
ironcross4148 Guest Posts: n/a	I found that by gluing a small shim into the grip that is loose, solves the problem.