1900 American Eagle #7398

[DavidJayUden]

"My hypothesis is that as the grip panels, with use and age, become ever so slightly loose as the ribs on the back sides of the panels which index and stabilize its position are pounded and compressed during shooting, and can also shrink a bit when extra-dry. If they are loose enough in this way, eventually the area of the chip will come into contact and share the brunt of the shock."

That actually occurred to me about 2 weeks ago. Came home from the range and the chip was loose, but still in place, so I glued it right back on.

dju

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

That actually occurred to me about 2 weeks ago. Came home from the range and the chip was loose, but still in place, so I glued it right back on.

dju

That's good, Dave! Mine is out on the lawn or gravel driveway somewhere Don't forget to shave out around the hole a little before shooting again!

It's actually the second time it has happened. The other chip befell my O6 AE shooter on its first session shooting after I got the grip back from Hugh Clarke. That one, like yours, stayed put in the frame and received the re-glue job.