Repro Grips Supply...

Pete Ebbink · 11-20-2002, 08:07 PM

Anybody purchased any repro Luger grips from these folks ?

http://www.handgungrips.com/search2.cfm?mfg=Luger

If, yes, how is the quality ?

Regards,

Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

Stu · 11-21-2002, 08:18 AM

Hi Pete, not me I'm afraid but I'd like to find some decent repros myself. I hope you get a response to your question.

Most of the wooden repros don't even vaguely fit around the sideplate from what I've observed.

John Sabato · 11-21-2002, 10:03 AM

It appears that you have discovered a new source for reproduction grips for many models... It is too bad that their website doesn't have a photos of examples of these grips... They apparently offer many choices.

I am pressed for time, but if one of you gets in touch with this supplier and gets photo examples of what they offer, we can post them here on the forum and it might lead to increased sales, or you could suggest that photos on their website would certainly be helpful.

We can also put them in the Links & Resources page if they want us to do that. Any volunteers for contacting them??

Stu · 11-22-2002, 08:10 AM

I'll contact them and report on the response.

Thor · 11-22-2002, 10:15 AM

Most Repros grips dont fit right just under the safety area and have those thick front and rear edges and what I call toes, that stick out at the bottom. I am of the opinion that most sellers of repro grips get them from the same source.

Stu · 11-22-2002, 11:15 AM

I suspect you're right about the single source. It's a shame there doesn't seem to be a source of reasonable quality grips at the ~$45 mark.

Pete Ebbink · 11-22-2002, 12:26 PM

Hello Stu,

Here is a link to an e-Bay auction for some decent VOPO grips and the guy is even throwing in the grip screws.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...item=737479264

These VOPO's are quite nice, fit well, and usually can be had for $ 25-30 on the auction sights.

Here is also another e-Bay link to a "wild" pair of plastic grips. I do not have any experience with this type.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...item=738159207

Finally, here is a Gunbroker.com link to a nice "smooth" pair of grips.

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/Vie...p?Item=6253278

Regards,

Pete <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

Stu · 11-22-2002, 12:42 PM

Hi Pete. Thanks for the links, it's always worth watching the auctions.

I think I'm asking to much in that what I want are wood grips that look reasonably like original issue and fit. I've a pair of repro wood grips which look ok, albeit to thick and coarse, but just aren't the right profile for the frame ! It just bugs me to see the gaps.

Mark A · 11-22-2002, 08:50 PM

I got my grips from Hugh on this forum. The fit is right, the look is right, the checkering is right. "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten."

Stu · 11-23-2002, 11:33 AM

I've thought of Hugh's grips and your probably right that it's easier to pay for the quality up front !

My only reason for hesitating is that I like to try to keep my guns consistent. As my guns aren't pristine I like to put some 'wear' on the grips so they approximate the overall condition. They still don't look original, but at least they're a little bit less obvious. I don't think I could bring myself to do that to Hugh's craftsmanship !

John Sabato · 11-25-2002, 10:42 AM

I recommend you get Hugh's grips for the quality and put some honest wear on them... [img]wink.gif[/img] the pride of ownership will season with time and they will look better that just "right"

JimD · 11-28-2002, 05:37 PM

How do I get in touch with Hugh and what do his prices run?

Jim

Edward Tinker · 11-28-2002, 06:10 PM

Hughs e-mail (there is a links and resources webpage on your left of www.lugerforum.com )

mailto:hhclark@mail.esc4.comhhclark@mail.esc4.com</a>

JimD · 11-28-2002, 07:00 PM

TKS

Jim

Hugh · 11-29-2002, 09:20 AM

GEE...thanks fellows for the compliments on my grip work. I can add "wear" to newly checkered grips if desired. Just throw them out in the cattle pen for a week, and they "wear" nicely, altho a bit smelly. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Seriously, tho, I can "wear" them a bit so they don't look so "new". My email is hhclark@academicplanet.com if any one has questions. <img src="graemlins/r.gif" border="0" alt="[king]" />

wterrell · 11-29-2002, 10:03 AM

I received a set of 'border' grips a couple of weeks ago from Hugh. They are PERFECTLY fitted to the model of pistol that I requested. I requested unstained and he supplied unstained.
Beautiful grips. I thought that I would not be concerned about my grips while handling this pistol, but now I need a set of 'handling' grips for my 'handling' grips for my original grips. (You see, Ernest & Julio are very clumsy with my pistols.)

11-20-2002, 08:07 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Repro Grips Supply... Anybody purchased any repro Luger grips from these folks ? http://www.handgungrips.com/search2.cfm?mfg=Luger If, yes, how is the quality ? Regards, Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

11-21-2002, 10:03 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	It appears that you have discovered a new source for reproduction grips for many models... It is too bad that their website doesn't have a photos of examples of these grips... They apparently offer many choices. I am pressed for time, but if one of you gets in touch with this supplier and gets photo examples of what they offer, we can post them here on the forum and it might lead to increased sales, or you could suggest that photos on their website would certainly be helpful. We can also put them in the Links & Resources page if they want us to do that. Any volunteers for contacting them?? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-22-2002, 10:15 AM	#5
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Most Repros grips dont fit right just under the safety area and have those thick front and rear edges and what I call toes, that stick out at the bottom. I am of the opinion that most sellers of repro grips get them from the same source. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

11-22-2002, 08:50 PM	#9
Mark A User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wheat Ridge, CO Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got my grips from Hugh on this forum. The fit is right, the look is right, the checkering is right. "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." __________________ Mark

11-25-2002, 10:42 AM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I recommend you get Hugh's grips for the quality and put some honest wear on them... [img]wink.gif[/img] the pride of ownership will season with time and they will look better that just "right" __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-21-2002, 08:18 AM	#2
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Pete, not me I'm afraid but I'd like to find some decent repros myself. I hope you get a response to your question. Most of the wooden repros don't even vaguely fit around the sideplate from what I've observed.

11-22-2002, 08:10 AM	#4
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	I'll contact them and report on the response.

11-22-2002, 11:15 AM	#6
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	I suspect you're right about the single source. It's a shame there doesn't seem to be a source of reasonable quality grips at the ~$45 mark.

11-22-2002, 12:26 PM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Stu, Here is a link to an e-Bay auction for some decent VOPO grips and the guy is even throwing in the grip screws. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...item=737479264 These VOPO's are quite nice, fit well, and usually can be had for $ 25-30 on the auction sights. Here is also another e-Bay link to a "wild" pair of plastic grips. I do not have any experience with this type. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...item=738159207 Finally, here is a Gunbroker.com link to a nice "smooth" pair of grips. http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/Vie...p?Item=6253278 Regards, Pete <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

11-22-2002, 12:42 PM	#8
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Pete. Thanks for the links, it's always worth watching the auctions. I think I'm asking to much in that what I want are wood grips that look reasonably like original issue and fit. I've a pair of repro wood grips which look ok, albeit to thick and coarse, but just aren't the right profile for the frame ! It just bugs me to see the gaps.

11-23-2002, 11:33 AM	#10
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	I've thought of Hugh's grips and your probably right that it's easier to pay for the quality up front ! My only reason for hesitating is that I like to try to keep my guns consistent. As my guns aren't pristine I like to put some 'wear' on the grips so they approximate the overall condition. They still don't look original, but at least they're a little bit less obvious. I don't think I could bring myself to do that to Hugh's craftsmanship !

11-28-2002, 05:37 PM	#12
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	How do I get in touch with Hugh and what do his prices run? Jim __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".

11-28-2002, 06:10 PM	#13
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Hughs e-mail (there is a links and resources webpage on your left of www.lugerforum.com ) mailto:hhclark@mail.esc4.comhhclark@mail.esc4.com</a> __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

11-28-2002, 07:00 PM	#14
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	TKS Jim __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".

11-29-2002, 09:20 AM	#15
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	GEE...thanks fellows for the compliments on my grip work. I can add "wear" to newly checkered grips if desired. Just throw them out in the cattle pen for a week, and they "wear" nicely, altho a bit smelly. [img]biggrin.gif[/img] Seriously, tho, I can "wear" them a bit so they don't look so "new". My email is hhclark@academicplanet.com if any one has questions. <img src="graemlins/r.gif" border="0" alt="[king]" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

11-29-2002, 10:03 AM	#16
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I received a set of 'border' grips a couple of weeks ago from Hugh. They are PERFECTLY fitted to the model of pistol that I requested. I requested unstained and he supplied unstained. Beautiful grips. I thought that I would not be concerned about my grips while handling this pistol, but now I need a set of 'handling' grips for my 'handling' grips for my original grips. (You see, Ernest & Julio are very clumsy with my pistols.) __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------