black repro grips

www.prussia.us · 11-29-2011, 11:26 AM

Hey guys-here is my dumb question of the week

I bought a set of "VintageGrips" replacement grips and they are far from a drop in and will require a few hours w/ a file, which is dumb considering they are for my 1942 Mauser frame-(which had original bakelite grips).

Are all aftermarket grips afflicted w/ this problem?

lugerholsterrepair · 11-29-2011, 02:55 PM

SR..Please amend your member profile to include your first name. Thanks, Jerry Burney Moderator

www.prussia.us · 11-29-2011, 07:27 PM

Okay Jerry, sorry about that, first name added

Now any advice regarding the best black repro grips for the price?

THANKS

lugerholsterrepair · 11-29-2011, 08:19 PM

Anton, Thanks!

I have very little experience with reproduction grips so I am afraid I can't give any good advice. I bet you get some before long though. There must be some experience from Members who have found a good place to get excellent grips?

Lugerdoc · 12-02-2011, 10:05 AM

ANton, You'll find ALL new repro grips to be slightlly oversize to allow for the differences in luger frames. It usually just takes a few minutes with a dremel tool to shape the bottom edges to you frame. You'll ocassionally see Finnish or Portugese made BW type grips that are "take offs" from other pistols. Since previously fitted to another luger, they might be too tight, too loose (worse case) or just right. TH

www.prussia.us · 12-11-2011, 02:02 PM

Thanks for the advice, ever since I screwed-up a replacement set of C96 grips I have always been cautious.

However I have to praise:

DAVID M RACHWAL
PO BOX 932
HILLIARD OH 43026-0932 USA
614-777-0785 614-777-0796 FAX
WWW.HANDGUNSOFTHEWORLD.COM

I just bought my black luger grips from him that he pre-trims before sending them out and they were nearly a drop-in fit, just took 20 seconds of file work near the safety area, then they fit like a glove.

Three cheers for David Rachwal

11-29-2011, 11:26 AM	#1
www.prussia.us User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 40 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	black repro grips Hey guys-here is my dumb question of the week I bought a set of "VintageGrips" replacement grips and they are far from a drop in and will require a few hours w/ a file, which is dumb considering they are for my 1942 Mauser frame-(which had original bakelite grips). Are all aftermarket grips afflicted w/ this problem?

11-29-2011, 02:55 PM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	SR..Please amend your member profile to include your first name. Thanks, Jerry Burney Moderator __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

11-29-2011, 08:19 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Anton, Thanks! I have very little experience with reproduction grips so I am afraid I can't give any good advice. I bet you get some before long though. There must be some experience from Members who have found a good place to get excellent grips? __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

12-02-2011, 10:05 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	ANton, You'll find ALL new repro grips to be slightlly oversize to allow for the differences in luger frames. It usually just takes a few minutes with a dremel tool to shape the bottom edges to you frame. You'll ocassionally see Finnish or Portugese made BW type grips that are "take offs" from other pistols. Since previously fitted to another luger, they might be too tight, too loose (worse case) or just right. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-29-2011, 07:27 PM	#3
www.prussia.us User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 40 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay Jerry, sorry about that, first name added Now any advice regarding the best black repro grips for the price? THANKS

12-11-2011, 02:02 PM	#6
www.prussia.us User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 40 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice, ever since I screwed-up a replacement set of C96 grips I have always been cautious. However I have to praise: DAVID M RACHWAL PO BOX 932 HILLIARD OH 43026-0932 USA 614-777-0785 614-777-0796 FAX WWW.HANDGUNSOFTHEWORLD.COM I just bought my black luger grips from him that he pre-trims before sending them out and they were nearly a drop-in fit, just took 20 seconds of file work near the safety area, then they fit like a glove. Three cheers for David Rachwal