million dollar chip + 1

shadow · 03-28-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Richards

... be careful when removing the left grip! Take the right grip of first and after removing the left screw, push the bottom of the left grip out just enough to clear the bottom of the frame and slide the grip down. If you try to just lift it out you will break the top rear projection of the grip.

Steve

Steve, you were right!! I was being careful but still managed to have a small piece of my left grip come off right below the safety lever.

The small chip does stay in place when I put the grip back on the gun and you can't tell it is broken.

I will buy some cyanoacrolate instant glue and will put it back on.

I am still scratching my head on exactly how this happened. I lifted the grip up just enough to clear the bottom of the frame and the chip fell off as soon as I began to lift it. No pressure was applied.

Dwight Gruber · 03-28-2006, 04:13 PM

Chris,

It is very likely that the chip was already broken in place, and simply separated when you removed the grip plate. Your comment that it stays in place when the grip is returned suggests this; I also have a Luger for which this is the case.

--Dwight

John Sabato · 03-28-2006, 04:32 PM

Hugh Clark is well known to be able to repair these types of breaks... I suggest you contact him if the superglue doesn't do the trick. It may not work if the wood has any oil content. Good Luck.

pipeman45 · 03-28-2006, 05:18 PM

I would send it to Hugh before I tried any repairs on my own. I'm sure he can do a better repair on a clean break than on one that has been repaired before. I would contact him (it's free ) and get the masters thoughts on this.

Hugh · 03-29-2006, 12:50 AM

Use a little Super Glue and it should be ok. The oil in the grip will actually make the Super Glue set up faster, so it may be wise to get the slower setting type.

Steve Richards · 03-29-2006, 02:39 AM

I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. I also broke the chip on my first stainless gun. I bought a set of replacemnt grips but they are light in color so I keep them in reserve but use the one with the chip.

It is easy to do even when careful!

Steve Richards

shadow · 04-01-2006, 12:46 AM

Looks better than new now!!

Thanks for the advice.

03-28-2006, 04:32 PM	#3
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	Hugh Clark is well known to be able to repair these types of breaks... I suggest you contact him if the superglue doesn't do the trick. It may not work if the wood has any oil content. Good Luck. __________________ 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..."*

03-28-2006, 05:18 PM	#4
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I would send it to Hugh before I tried any repairs on my own. I'm sure he can do a better repair on a clean break than on one that has been repaired before. I would contact him (it's free ) and get the masters thoughts on this. __________________ Dave

03-29-2006, 12:50 AM	#5
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Use a little Super Glue and it should be ok. The oil in the grip will actually make the Super Glue set up faster, so it may be wise to get the slower setting type. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

03-28-2006, 04:13 PM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Chris, It is very likely that the chip was already broken in place, and simply separated when you removed the grip plate. Your comment that it stays in place when the grip is returned suggests this; I also have a Luger for which this is the case. --Dwight

03-29-2006, 02:39 AM	#6
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. I also broke the chip on my first stainless gun. I bought a set of replacemnt grips but they are light in color so I keep them in reserve but use the one with the chip. It is easy to do even when careful! Steve Richards

04-01-2006, 12:46 AM	#7
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Looks better than new now!! Thanks for the advice.