Will Luger P08 "Black Widow" grips work on a Swiss Luger?

Vlim · 05-26-2009, 11:10 AM

Nick,

John's suggestion is excellent for 1906-type pistols. The VoPo grips are hollow inside, that means that little modification is needed for the grip safety. I modified a set for my Dutch M11 KNIL version.

But.... The 06/29 model has a different grip shape, and even the VoPo ones ain't gonna fit.

Postwar Mauser Parabellum grips (1970-1972) should be workable, though, although the grip safety of the Mauser was shorter, so some filing is needed. You will need the Mauser grips for the 29/70 (Swiss 06/29 grip style), not those for the 06/73 (P08 style grip).

There are repro Swiss grips out there as well, and since the 06/29 has plastic grips to start with, I wouldn't be too afraid of damaging them.

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05-26-2009, 11:10 AM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Nick, John's suggestion is excellent for 1906-type pistols. The VoPo grips are hollow inside, that means that little modification is needed for the grip safety. I modified a set for my Dutch M11 KNIL version. But.... The 06/29 model has a different grip shape, and even the VoPo ones ain't gonna fit. Postwar Mauser Parabellum grips (1970-1972) should be workable, though, although the grip safety of the Mauser was shorter, so some filing is needed. You will need the Mauser grips for the 29/70 (Swiss 06/29 grip style), not those for the 06/73 (P08 style grip). There are repro Swiss grips out there as well, and since the 06/29 has plastic grips to start with, I wouldn't be too afraid of damaging them.