Hugh Clark The Magnificient

instructor · 03-04-2006, 10:52 PM

Hugh Clark a member of this board recently fitted a pair of Nil Grips to my 1937 Luger S/42. Without having to send my Luger to him, he was able to produce a perfect fit, not close or maybe BUT pure perfect. He is man of his word and extremely reasonable with his charge. He is a master craftsman! Thanks to him and this board for providing the information to find him! Thanks to all the great people here!

Ron Smith · 03-04-2006, 11:07 PM

I heard that a guy once asked Hugh to see a sample of his work. Hugh went in and came out with a 2X4. The guy said" That looks like a 2X4!" Hugh smiled and said "I know... It used to be round."

Rod WMG · 03-04-2006, 11:39 PM

And I'll add that Hugh doesn't just work on Luger grips. I recently sent him a pair of grips from my pre-Woodsman and they came back in record time looking great!

Very nice guy and a great craftsman.

Edward Tinker · 03-04-2006, 11:46 PM

pre woodsman! I got one from Glen, we are going shooting with it if I can.

Ed

Rod WMG · 03-05-2006, 09:22 PM

Ed, I'm sure yours is probaly a more pristine speciman than mine. Mine was from the estate of a guy who carried it a lot and it reflects the use. It is very accurate, however. It has the conversion for hi-vel ammo (wish I had the original parts!) and is one of my sentimental favorites.

Enjoy.

pipeman45 · 03-05-2006, 10:08 PM

I've heard rumors the Hugh doesn't do any of his own the work.
Been told that he uses slave armadillo labor!

Ron Smith · 03-05-2006, 11:17 PM

His shop foreman.

Hugh · 03-06-2006, 02:35 AM

Contrary to what David & Ron would have you believe, I DO NOT keep my workers penned up when not laboring on grips!

In fact they are treated very well as evidenced by this photo of the REAL shop foreman during last Christmas Holidays!

jamese · 03-06-2006, 06:18 AM

You know if you guys keep tooting Hugh's horn.....he might have to raise his prices.

I will say that he's the best, no only as a craftsman, but as a real stand-up guy!

Jim

John Sabato · 03-06-2006, 08:57 AM

Notice the nice even custom checkering on the armadillos!

Revolvr · 03-13-2006, 06:51 PM

Here ya go Hugh - your Avatar with a Carnac the Magnificant hat!

-- Dan

Marvin · 03-14-2006, 09:24 AM

I have know Hugh for a number of years and he is One Class Act with no equal! See how well he treats his Shop Foreman, so he always treats us guys better, right Hugh!

03-04-2006, 10:52 PM	#1
instructor User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 34 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hugh Clark The Magnificient Hugh Clark a member of this board recently fitted a pair of Nil Grips to my 1937 Luger S/42. Without having to send my Luger to him, he was able to produce a perfect fit, not close or maybe BUT pure perfect. He is man of his word and extremely reasonable with his charge. He is a master craftsman! Thanks to him and this board for providing the information to find him! Thanks to all the great people here!

03-04-2006, 11:07 PM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I heard that a guy once asked Hugh to see a sample of his work. Hugh went in and came out with a 2X4. The guy said" That looks like a 2X4!" Hugh smiled and said "I know... It used to be round." __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

03-04-2006, 11:46 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	pre woodsman! I got one from Glen, we are going shooting with it if I can. Ed __________________ 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

03-05-2006, 10:08 PM	#6
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've heard rumors the Hugh doesn't do any of his own the work. Been told that he uses slave armadillo labor! __________________ Dave

03-05-2006, 11:17 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	His shop foreman. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

03-04-2006, 11:39 PM	#3
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And I'll add that Hugh doesn't just work on Luger grips. I recently sent him a pair of grips from my pre-Woodsman and they came back in record time looking great! Very nice guy and a great craftsman.

03-05-2006, 09:22 PM	#5
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed, I'm sure yours is probaly a more pristine speciman than mine. Mine was from the estate of a guy who carried it a lot and it reflects the use. It is very accurate, however. It has the conversion for hi-vel ammo (wish I had the original parts!) and is one of my sentimental favorites. Enjoy.

03-06-2006, 02:35 AM	#8
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Contrary to what David & Ron would have you believe, I DO NOT keep my workers penned up when not laboring on grips! In fact they are treated very well as evidenced by this photo of the REAL shop foreman during last Christmas Holidays! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

03-06-2006, 06:18 AM	#9
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 86 Times in 36 Posts	You know if you guys keep tooting Hugh's horn.....he might have to raise his prices. I will say that he's the best, no only as a craftsman, but as a real stand-up guy! Jim __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

03-06-2006, 08:57 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Notice the nice even custom checkering on the armadillos! __________________ 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..."*

03-14-2006, 09:24 AM	#12
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have know Hugh for a number of years and he is One Class Act with no equal! See how well he treats his Shop Foreman, so he always treats us guys better, right Hugh!