1938 S/42 Luger loose grip question

[4 Scale]

This topic has been dealt with extensively in past threads, do a search. The basic answer is well explained in post #4 by ithacaartist - add flexible/compressible material. The wood has shrunk; wood is hydroscopic and absorbs or sheds moisture depending on its environment.

I purchased a small sheet of 1/32 nitrile rubber years ago for shimming grips and it works perfectly.

While adding moisture via steam or other methods might swell the wood and thereby tighten fit, such a fix will likely be temporary. And introduction of moisture creates its own issues.

[spangy]

Originally Posted by 4 Scale

While adding moisture via steam or other methods might swell the wood and thereby tighten fit, such a fix will likely be temporary. And introduction of moisture creates its own issues.

100% AGREE and the use of steam in an aggressive manner may well cause cracking on its own ... I would not advise it unless under controlled conditions.

I soak my loose grips in warmed walnut oil to replenish the wood naturally.