New, custom Luger grips!

Zorba · 06-26-2015, 07:13 PM

Hand made from Burmese Rosewood by our own Jim Solomon:

Zorba · 06-26-2015, 07:14 PM

On my '40 "42":

The pictures don't do them justice - Jim did a wonderful job!

At my request, he made them a bit thicker than is the norm, and the gun fits my hand better as a result. My own opinion of course, but I just think Rosewood makes a better looking grip.

Edward Tinker · 06-26-2015, 07:17 PM

very nice, Jim does wonderful work!

Zorba · 06-26-2015, 07:42 PM

I would be more than glad to, but the "attach image" function doesn't allow for an upload. Obviously, I need a clue if there's a way to bypass same.

Zorba · 06-26-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

It's 'Manage Attachments'; and it seems to work OK here...

A-HA! Blundered around and found it - I was using the "insert image" button, which allows uploads on "some" boards, but not this one. Found the paperclip thingie. Thanx for the clue...

ithacaartist · 07-03-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

What paperclip??? Just scroll down to the 'Attach Files' box beneath the 'Reply To' dialog box and follow the button instructions...

Rich, the "paper clip" appears at the top of the Advanced text box, just to the right of the smiley face. Clicking on it yields the "Manage Attachments" pop-up window, which looks the same as when approached by the other route at the bottom. I've never noticed it, either, but will give it a try next time. The paper clip also appears when composing a reply--It's up there as I type this.

Zorba · 09-05-2015, 08:42 PM

For the sake of completeness, here's the picture after some tru-oil and outlining:

saab-bob · 06-26-2015, 08:07 PM

Zormpas
Nice grips.

Is that a lotus flower engraved on them?

Bob

Zorba · 06-26-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by saab-bob

Zormpas
Nice grips.

Is that a lotus flower engraved on them?

Bob

No, it is the "Khamsa" or "Hamsa", variously known as the "Hand of Fatima/Merriam/Mary/Goddess" (Depending on one's theological bent). Fingers upward as used here is a warding sign, downward bestows blessings.

Hmmm. A lotus flower would be pretty cool too - I have a small lotus tattoo in memory of my late father.

Curss · 06-27-2015, 12:06 AM

Cool! A fine lookin' set of grips!

rhuff · 06-27-2015, 03:39 PM

I finally get to see a pair of Jim's Luger grips.....and I like them. I had ask Jim many, many months ago about some photos of his grips and he said he would send me some. I feel sure that he just got busy and forgot........now mind you, I don't ever forget anything

!! Those are very nice looking. I am a diagnosed grip-a-holic, and there is no cure for me.

Jim Solomon · 06-27-2015, 04:01 PM

RHUFF,
so sorry, I had lost the message, but well remember your use of "grip-o-holic".......so if you still wish, PM me and we can attempt further discussion regarding your grip interest.....please accept my public apology.
Jim Solomon

Zorba · 07-03-2015, 12:04 AM

Just another comment: Jim's reproduction recoil spring tool works GREAT! Sure beats the last time I took said spring out; that time it took a small screwdriver, both hands, one hip, and the lip of our slop sink to make things happen. Not to mention frequent references to that famous book "The Sailor's Guide to Magic Words and Incantations"!!

This time, with the proper tool, it was a snap! If you have a Luger, you NEED this tool!

K.Wilhelm · 07-03-2015, 09:11 AM

ZORBA- thanks for sharing Jim,'s beautiful work! Bill

DonVoigt · 09-19-2015, 06:44 PM

Finished job looks nice, well done.

Edward Tinker · 09-19-2015, 07:36 PM

Zormpas, apologize for jumping on your thread, but felt it apropos

See what I bought off of ebay

Totally un-cool to most folks, but Zormpas - like you - I like what I like. Your attitude is refreshing and I have said this before, but the membership surprised me and made me proud to be part of it because of acceptance.

Nice.

Here are my grips

DonVoigt · 09-19-2015, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Zormpas, apologize for jumping on your thread, but felt it apropos

See what I bought off of ebay

Totally un-cool to most folks, but Zormpas - like you - I like what I like. Your attitude is refreshing and I have said this before, but the membership surprised me and made me proud to be part of it because of acceptance.

Nice.

Here are my grips

Well-
Zormpas' grips are elegant, yours are ugly!

But whatever floats your boat is fine by me.

tomaustin · 09-20-2015, 12:18 AM

I like dogs and horses................

Zorba · 09-20-2015, 01:52 AM

With a little bit of cleaning up, refreshing the checkering, etc; those grips would be spectacular! Nice wood, nice design - I like the sheepdog in particular, but the horse is fine too.

These guys are just upset because they're not "Hello Kitty" grips!

Sergio Natali · 09-20-2015, 12:43 PM

Zormpas

Cool, really fine looking sets of grips!

Sergio

06-26-2015, 07:13 PM	#1
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	New, custom Luger grips! Hand made from Burmese Rosewood by our own Jim Solomon:

06-26-2015, 07:17 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	very nice, Jim does wonderful work! __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-26-2015, 08:07 PM	#8
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Zormpas Nice grips. Is that a lotus flower engraved on them? Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

06-27-2015, 12:06 AM	#10
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	Cool! A fine lookin' set of grips! __________________ -Chris

06-27-2015, 04:01 PM	#12
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 199 Thanks: 700 Thanked 176 Times in 69 Posts	RHUFF, so sorry, I had lost the message, but well remember your use of "grip-o-holic".......so if you still wish, PM me and we can attempt further discussion regarding your grip interest.....please accept my public apology. Jim Solomon __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

06-26-2015, 07:14 PM	#2
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	On my '40 "42": The pictures don't do them justice - Jim did a wonderful job! At my request, he made them a bit thicker than is the norm, and the gun fits my hand better as a result. My own opinion of course, but I just think Rosewood makes a better looking grip.

06-26-2015, 07:42 PM	#4
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	I would be more than glad to, but the "attach image" function doesn't allow for an upload. Obviously, I need a clue if there's a way to bypass same.

09-05-2015, 08:42 PM	#7
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	For the sake of completeness, here's the picture after some tru-oil and outlining:

06-27-2015, 03:39 PM	#11
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	I finally get to see a pair of Jim's Luger grips.....and I like them. I had ask Jim many, many months ago about some photos of his grips and he said he would send me some. I feel sure that he just got busy and forgot........now mind you, I don't ever forget anything !! Those are very nice looking. I am a diagnosed grip-a-holic, and there is no cure for me.

07-03-2015, 12:04 AM	#13
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	Just another comment: Jim's reproduction recoil spring tool works GREAT! Sure beats the last time I took said spring out; that time it took a small screwdriver, both hands, one hip, and the lip of our slop sink to make things happen. Not to mention frequent references to that famous book "The Sailor's Guide to Magic Words and Incantations"!! This time, with the proper tool, it was a snap! If you have a Luger, you NEED this tool! Attached Thumbnails

07-03-2015, 09:11 AM	#14
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 109 Times in 66 Posts	ZORBA- thanks for sharing Jim,'s beautiful work! Bill __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group

09-19-2015, 06:44 PM	#15
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Finished job looks nice, well done.

09-19-2015, 07:36 PM	#16
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Zormpas, apologize for jumping on your thread, but felt it apropos See what I bought off of ebay Totally un-cool to most folks, but Zormpas - like you - I like what I like. Your attitude is refreshing and I have said this before, but the membership surprised me and made me proud to be part of it because of acceptance. Nice. Here are my grips Attached Thumbnails

09-20-2015, 12:18 AM	#18
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	I like dogs and horses................

09-20-2015, 01:52 AM	#19
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	With a little bit of cleaning up, refreshing the checkering, etc; those grips would be spectacular! Nice wood, nice design - I like the sheepdog in particular, but the horse is fine too. These guys are just upset because they're not "Hello Kitty" grips!

09-20-2015, 12:43 PM	#20
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Zormpas Cool, really fine looking sets of grips! Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.