Grip problem...

ithacaartist · 05-15-2013, 06:14 PM

Tim, although I've not yet observed this, I don't see why it could not happen under certain circumstances. Any mechanical force has the potential to compress wood grain/fiber, or actually shear off the subtle relief(s) on the backside that keep the grips located. I don't think shrinkage would be a factor with original grips, unless they were processed/shaped while still slightly green...or if the gun spends its life in a climate that is generally more arid than Western Europe, it is probable that they have shrunk a bit. Depending on the geometry of the situation, it could account for the dimensions you give for the displacement. One might try to re-hydrate them slightly by leaving them in a sealed box with a slice of bread for a week or so, checking them daily to see if the fit improves. when satisfied, a round of oil finish or two would seal them and retard their tendency to dry.

I hope this helps. Let's count our lucky stars that the Germans did not use Franzite as the original material for grips!

D.P.

dfm · 05-18-2013, 12:48 PM

Ran a few mags through the gun today to see how the Gorilla Super Glue worked. Mind you I only used three light beads and the grip felt good and locked in after the adhesive dried. Sadly, after the second mag the grip came loose again. I'll try the glue gun method next. Will report back later.

dfm · 05-25-2013, 05:30 PM

When last here I was going to use a fair amount of Super Glue to hold a set of plastic interim grips on my Mauser 29/73. Before I went that route my original walnut ones returned from Hugh Clark having been thinned, recheckered then stained and sealed. Aside from being turned into a work of art both panels fit the gun perfectly. No looseness at all.

Took the piece to the range today and fired a couple hundred rounds through her, all reloads, running the gamet from soft target to my future coyote/jackrabbit buster. The grips stayed put and I shot the gun more accurately then ever before. I am one happy camper to say the least! Thanks to all you folks who offered tips and suggestions for fixing the problem. They were all much appreciated.

05-15-2013, 06:14 PM	#1
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,374 Thanks: 7,447 Thanked 2,613 Times in 1,380 Posts	Tim, although I've not yet observed this, I don't see why it could not happen under certain circumstances. Any mechanical force has the potential to compress wood grain/fiber, or actually shear off the subtle relief(s) on the backside that keep the grips located. I don't think shrinkage would be a factor with original grips, unless they were processed/shaped while still slightly green...or if the gun spends its life in a climate that is generally more arid than Western Europe, it is probable that they have shrunk a bit. Depending on the geometry of the situation, it could account for the dimensions you give for the displacement. One might try to re-hydrate them slightly by leaving them in a sealed box with a slice of bread for a week or so, checking them daily to see if the fit improves. when satisfied, a round of oil finish or two would seal them and retard their tendency to dry. I hope this helps. Let's count our lucky stars that the Germans did not use Franzite as the original material for grips! D.P. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

05-18-2013, 12:48 PM	#2
dfm User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Well... Ran a few mags through the gun today to see how the Gorilla Super Glue worked. Mind you I only used three light beads and the grip felt good and locked in after the adhesive dried. Sadly, after the second mag the grip came loose again. I'll try the glue gun method next. Will report back later.

05-25-2013, 05:30 PM	#3
dfm User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Finally success... When last here I was going to use a fair amount of Super Glue to hold a set of plastic interim grips on my Mauser 29/73. Before I went that route my original walnut ones returned from Hugh Clark having been thinned, recheckered then stained and sealed. Aside from being turned into a work of art both panels fit the gun perfectly. No looseness at all. Took the piece to the range today and fired a couple hundred rounds through her, all reloads, running the gamet from soft target to my future coyote/jackrabbit buster. The grips stayed put and I shot the gun more accurately then ever before. I am one happy camper to say the least! Thanks to all you folks who offered tips and suggestions for fixing the problem. They were all much appreciated.