Repoduction Walnut grips..fitting?

stantheboltactionman · 02-03-2005, 09:03 PM

Just curious...
I have 2 pair of reproduction walnut grips.
Q: Is it common to have to hand fit these grips to the pistol?
one set is old and the right panel is sloppy at top..time to sell on e-bay.
The other set is new/old stock..and does not fit at top safety toggle latch area.
I will handfit as needed. Just needed a good set of shooter grips and wondered if anyone else has run into this problem.

Would like to buy a good set of original walnut grips for the "42" from Hugh Clark and am wondering if these will have to be hand fitted as well.
Thanks,
Stan

Karl · 02-03-2005, 09:18 PM

Stan,

My experience is limited to two pairs of Nils grips but in both cases a small amount of hand fitting was required. KFS

Luke · 02-03-2005, 10:14 PM

Stan -

It is very rare that repro grips fit without some trimming . . . . even Nil grips.

Luke

Ponyman · 02-17-2005, 04:14 PM

Better to need trimming than to be a bit too small!

AGE · 02-18-2005, 12:06 AM

Anything from Hugh should be good. He will at least be sure what he sells fits one of his guns. Good luck.

Lugerdoc · 02-18-2005, 09:32 AM

Since many lugers vary in dimention in the grip area, all new repro grips come oversized so that they can be fitted to an indivigil pistol. The danger with purchasing any used grips that have previously been fitted, is that they may be loose in your frame. So if possible, take your frame along to show or where ever, to try the grips, before you purchase or if mail order, buy from someone who will take them back if they don't fit your PO8. TH

stantheboltactionman · 02-19-2005, 06:49 PM

Thanks to all who responded....
I have a set of $35.00 replacement grips I will experiment on for if and when I shoot.
I have contacted Hugh and he has a set of originals that I will probably
buy for non shooting/display only.
Thanks again,
Stan

06-09-2006, 12:09 PM

Hey guys, the only grips that fit are the nill grips and originals. All others repros will require lots of hand fitting and adjusting.

Fabian23 · 06-09-2006, 02:10 PM

In my case the left grip panel of my brand new 'Nills' needed some fitting, takes a lot of patience and care, but...oh what a result

06-17-2006, 02:23 PM

I am a big fan of the Nill grips from Germany, but i wish that they did not make the checkering so course. They really bite your hand, and i know the originals were not like this.
thats my opinion on the subject...

Edward Tinker · 06-17-2006, 03:30 PM

I have wondered about the checkering too, but a like new set of grips is very sharp also.

Maybe we are just used to them being worn down?

Ed

shadow · 06-17-2006, 03:47 PM

I really liked the grips on my Mitchell luger. The color was gorgeous, they felt good in the hand, and they fit the Mitchell beautifully. I was wondering what brand of grips Mr. Romo put on these guns, and how well they would fit the older lugers.

02-03-2005, 09:03 PM	#1
stantheboltactionman User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N.E. Coastal South Carolina Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Repoduction Walnut grips..fitting? Just curious... I have 2 pair of reproduction walnut grips. Q: Is it common to have to hand fit these grips to the pistol? one set is old and the right panel is sloppy at top..time to sell on e-bay. The other set is new/old stock..and does not fit at top safety toggle latch area. I will handfit as needed. Just needed a good set of shooter grips and wondered if anyone else has run into this problem. Would like to buy a good set of original walnut grips for the "42" from Hugh Clark and am wondering if these will have to be hand fitted as well. Thanks, Stan __________________ "This year will go down in history. For the first time,a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer,our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!" Adolph Hitler, 1935

02-03-2005, 10:14 PM	#3
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Stan - It is very rare that repro grips fit without some trimming . . . . even Nil grips. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

02-17-2005, 04:14 PM	#4
Ponyman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlantic County, NJ, USA Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Better to need trimming than to be a bit too small! __________________ "The Constitution is intended for use by a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the governance of any other." ~ John Quincy Adams

02-18-2005, 12:06 AM	#5
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anything from Hugh should be good. He will at least be sure what he sells fits one of his guns. Good luck. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

02-18-2005, 09:32 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Since many lugers vary in dimention in the grip area, all new repro grips come oversized so that they can be fitted to an indivigil pistol. The danger with purchasing any used grips that have previously been fitted, is that they may be loose in your frame. So if possible, take your frame along to show or where ever, to try the grips, before you purchase or if mail order, buy from someone who will take them back if they don't fit your PO8. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-03-2005, 09:18 PM	#2
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Stan, My experience is limited to two pairs of Nils grips but in both cases a small amount of hand fitting was required. KFS

02-19-2005, 06:49 PM	#7
stantheboltactionman User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N.E. Coastal South Carolina Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to all who responded.... I have a set of $35.00 replacement grips I will experiment on for if and when I shoot. I have contacted Hugh and he has a set of originals that I will probably buy for non shooting/display only. Thanks again, Stan __________________ "This year will go down in history. For the first time,a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer,our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!" Adolph Hitler, 1935

06-09-2006, 12:09 PM	#8
ironcross4148 Guest Posts: n/a	Hey guys, the only grips that fit are the nill grips and originals. All others repros will require lots of hand fitting and adjusting.

06-09-2006, 02:10 PM	#9
Fabian23 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canton Bern Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fitting In my case the left grip panel of my brand new 'Nills' needed some fitting, takes a lot of patience and care, but...oh what a result

06-17-2006, 02:23 PM	#10
ironcross4148 Guest Posts: n/a	I am a big fan of the Nill grips from Germany, but i wish that they did not make the checkering so course. They really bite your hand, and i know the originals were not like this. thats my opinion on the subject...

06-17-2006, 03:30 PM	#11
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I have wondered about the checkering too, but a like new set of grips is very sharp also. Maybe we are just used to them being worn down? Ed

06-17-2006, 03:47 PM	#12
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I really liked the grips on my Mitchell luger. The color was gorgeous, they felt good in the hand, and they fit the Mitchell beautifully. I was wondering what brand of grips Mr. Romo put on these guns, and how well they would fit the older lugers. __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. George Washington