1937 S42 questions

Vlim · 02-27-2004, 10:42 AM

Hi John,

Strangely, these Russian grips are actually quite comfortable in the hand, although the fit on the gun is not very good and they need some minor tinkering to make them fit well. The VOPO grips have a superb fit and feel, as they are a little rounder than the wooden grips, adding some volume to the lower parts of the grip.

I would prefer the VOPO grip for shooting above the wooden and the russian grips. The VOPO's are really good quality, fit quite well, look good and can easily be modified to fit 1906 pattern guns, since they are hollow inside. They also reduce drag and wear on the magazine sides.

So my vote goes to the VOPO grips. The Russian grips have more of a 'curiosity' value, but feel better than the wooden grips so I consider the original wooden grips to be the only flaw in the Luger design

I really think the VOPO's are underestimated and deserve more credit than they currently get.

02-27-2004, 10:42 AM	#13
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi John, Strangely, these Russian grips are actually quite comfortable in the hand, although the fit on the gun is not very good and they need some minor tinkering to make them fit well. The VOPO grips have a superb fit and feel, as they are a little rounder than the wooden grips, adding some volume to the lower parts of the grip. I would prefer the VOPO grip for shooting above the wooden and the russian grips. The VOPO's are really good quality, fit quite well, look good and can easily be modified to fit 1906 pattern guns, since they are hollow inside. They also reduce drag and wear on the magazine sides. So my vote goes to the VOPO grips. The Russian grips have more of a 'curiosity' value, but feel better than the wooden grips so I consider the original wooden grips to be the only flaw in the Luger design I really think the VOPO's are underestimated and deserve more credit than they currently get.