Don't do it!

danielsand · 02-26-2014, 04:13 PM

I wanted to preserve my original, and numbered grips on 1918 Erfurt, put them away, and fit the weapon with a set of repros (for shooting). After much deliberation, I decided to go with Numrich "laser cut" wodden grips. TOTAL disappointment! I expected some fitting, and I'm pretty good with Dremel, files, and sandpaper. All this would've been good, if the supplied grips are oversized!

But,....they are GROSLY undersized! To the point that they leave a gap at the bottom of the grip (by the mounting screw), that you can see the daylight through (not to mention that around the safety they have HUGE gaps, and look like a "million dollar chip" was already broken).

Waste of money and time. Save your money Gents.

Edward Tinker · 02-26-2014, 04:41 PM

that is true of so many of the repro grips or holsters out there - too tight or too loose

rhuff · 02-26-2014, 04:47 PM

If you don't mind doing the fitting that WILL be needed, then perhaps you should look into the aftermarket grips that SARCO is selling. They will NOT fit when you receive them, but can be fitted to work. I have a pair on one of my shooter Lugers, and have no complaints for the price. YMMV

Lugerdoc · 02-26-2014, 05:37 PM

I also have a supply of the Indian made coarse checkered wood grips from Sarco @$25 + $5 S&H. These are definately a bit too long and a bit thick, but can be fitted down to your luger. TH

ithacaartist · 02-26-2014, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

that is true of so many of the repro grips or holsters out there - too tight or too loose

Reminiscent of romantic endeavors...

(I'm referring to personality.)

Ben M. · 02-26-2014, 09:22 PM

those vopo grips you see on eBay regularly are nice ones. good for p08 not p06

02-26-2014, 04:13 PM	#1
danielsand User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 137 Thanks: 52 Thanked 100 Times in 43 Posts	Don't do it! I wanted to preserve my original, and numbered grips on 1918 Erfurt, put them away, and fit the weapon with a set of repros (for shooting). After much deliberation, I decided to go with Numrich "laser cut" wodden grips. TOTAL disappointment! I expected some fitting, and I'm pretty good with Dremel, files, and sandpaper. All this would've been good, if the supplied grips are oversized! But,....they are GROSLY undersized! To the point that they leave a gap at the bottom of the grip (by the mounting screw), that you can see the daylight through (not to mention that around the safety they have HUGE gaps, and look like a "million dollar chip" was already broken). Waste of money and time. Save your money Gents.

02-26-2014, 05:37 PM	#4
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	repro wood PO8 grips I also have a supply of the Indian made coarse checkered wood grips from Sarco @$25 + $5 S&H. These are definately a bit too long and a bit thick, but can be fitted down to your luger. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-26-2014, 04:41 PM	#2
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	that is true of so many of the repro grips or holsters out there - too tight or too loose

02-26-2014, 04:47 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,314 Thanks: 2,746 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	If you don't mind doing the fitting that WILL be needed, then perhaps you should look into the aftermarket grips that SARCO is selling. They will NOT fit when you receive them, but can be fitted to work. I have a pair on one of my shooter Lugers, and have no complaints for the price. YMMV

02-26-2014, 09:22 PM	#6
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 497 Thanks: 110 Thanked 155 Times in 97 Posts	those vopo grips you see on eBay regularly are nice ones. good for p08 not p06