Where can I get good replica grips?

Sky Zero · 10-14-2012, 12:44 PM

Hey guys,

Does anybody have a few trustworthy websites with some reproduction grips? The current 'black widow' grips I have are a bit loose on my luger and it's getting annoying, so I figured I'd pack those ones up and get some replicas to shoot with. I need some screws too (not sure if t he grips are just too worn or the screws are too worn)

thanks!

Sky Zero · 10-14-2012, 01:16 PM

http://vintagegungrips.net/ao-l8.html

are these repos? It says it was made for the ss so I'm a little bit suspicious of this website.

SteveM · 10-14-2012, 01:33 PM

You might try some E German VOPO grips for shooting. They work well for me..

Edward Tinker · 10-14-2012, 01:48 PM

If your grips are just loose, use a bit of hot glue, it is not permanent, but makes a nice rubber like seal.
OR you could use a rubber O ring under the grip or screw and it will tighten them.

I pick up grips and parts when I can, and some fit well and some don't.

CAP Black · 10-14-2012, 02:03 PM

Even a very thin (just a sliver) piece of wood will make them tight.
Jack

andwaahs · 10-14-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

If your grips are just loose, use a bit of hot glue, it is not permanent, but makes a nice rubber like seal. Then you could use a rubber O ring under the grip or screw and it will tighten them.

I pick up grips and parts when I can, and some fit well and some don't.

Great idea! Thats the kind of nugget of info I keep checking in for, I have to try a bit on mine before its next trip out.

Edward Tinker · 10-14-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by andwaahs

Great idea! Thats the kind of nugget of info I keep checking in for, I have to try a bit on mine before its next trip out.

I heard it from another member - I really should ask for and request more things for the FAQ

Sky Zero · 10-14-2012, 07:53 PM

Oh an o-ring! Wow what a great idea! Geez maybe I'll just try that haha.

Any info on that site I posted, though? They seem nice enough (if the sliver of wood Cap black suggested doesn't work nor the o-ring.)

ithacaartist · 10-15-2012, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky Zero

http://vintagegungrips.net/ao-l8.html

are these repos? It says it was made for the ss so I'm a little bit suspicious of this website.

I have dealt with these folks and the lady is OK to work with. I had her create a new color to mock the "red Swiss" grips' color, for my 29/70 Mauser. The grips they sell are cast from examples sent to them, so as good in appearance as what was copied. The urethane they're cast from is fairly rugged, but need to be treated as well as wooden ones as they will marr and flatten, too. They might need a touch of fitting, as mine did.

Sky Zero · 10-15-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

you could use a rubber O ring under the grip or screw and it will tighten them.

Those o-rings worked like a CHARM! Thanks again for that idea!

10-14-2012, 12:44 PM	#1
Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	Where can I get good replica grips? Hey guys, Does anybody have a few trustworthy websites with some reproduction grips? The current 'black widow' grips I have are a bit loose on my luger and it's getting annoying, so I figured I'd pack those ones up and get some replicas to shoot with. I need some screws too (not sure if t he grips are just too worn or the screws are too worn) thanks!

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	If your grips are just loose, use a bit of hot glue, it is not permanent, but makes a nice rubber like seal. OR you could use a rubber O ring under the grip or screw and it will tighten them. I pick up grips and parts when I can, and some fit well and some don't. __________________ 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

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Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	Oh an o-ring! Wow what a great idea! Geez maybe I'll just try that haha. Any info on that site I posted, though? They seem nice enough (if the sliver of wood Cap black suggested doesn't work nor the o-ring.) Last edited by Sky Zero; 10-14-2012 at 07:53 PM. Reason: grammar error

10-14-2012, 01:16 PM	#2
Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	http://vintagegungrips.net/ao-l8.html are these repos? It says it was made for the ss so I'm a little bit suspicious of this website.

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SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	You might try some E German VOPO grips for shooting. They work well for me..

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CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	Even a very thin (just a sliver) piece of wood will make them tight. Jack