Best repro GRIPS?

Ozzilla · 10-25-2015, 10:06 PM

Just got my first Luger.

A 1936 s/42 in very good shape. I want to preserve the original grips. Therefore, I will be purchasing a set of replacement grips that are as close to the originals as possible (i.e. walnut, checking). I would like to get a pair either made in USA or Germany, not the cheap Asian knock offs seen on eBay.

So, finally my question...

Who makes the best repro grips?

Thanks.

Sergio Natali · 10-26-2015, 03:58 AM

It depends on how much you want to spend, although cheap grips hardly fit properly in any case some filing is probably needed.
In case your new Luger has got an original mag, I wouldn't use it, and would replace it with a modern MecGar one.

Best,

aldo35 · 10-26-2015, 03:53 PM

Hi,

I purchased a pair of rosewood grips on eBay from Thailand. There are several dealers active on eBay. Shipped they were around $40.
They needed very little fitting.

I had previously purchase from Sarco and they were quite thick and difficult to fit. They were about $25 shipped.

Aldo35

Ozzilla · 10-26-2015, 04:36 PM

I ordered two Mec-gar mags to use; therefore I can preserve the original.

I am willing to spend more for GOOD US or German grips.

So far the following grips are in the forefront...

http://vintagegungrips.net/lupo8enwapig.html

They seem to have all the correct channels and raised areas on the back of the grips.

Thanks.

rhuff · 10-26-2015, 05:14 PM

Let us know which grips that you decide to try, and how they work out for you. I am always looking for good quality aftermarket grips. I have not been impressed with Triple Ks mags, but perhaps their grips are better.

lfid · 10-26-2015, 11:18 PM

Barry,
pm sent
thanks
Bill

John Sabato · 10-27-2015, 08:31 AM

http://www.nill-griffe.com/Products/...istols_75.html

Not Cheap but the best aftermarket wood grips. Last time I looked they offered both smooth and checkered types.

Or contact "Hugh" Clark... who has been the best source on the forum for many years. I am pretty sure that member Ithacaartist is also making grips these days.

sheepherder · 10-27-2015, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

I am pretty sure that member Ithacaartist is also making grips these days.

... ??? ...Really??? I missed that...

LugerForum member Jim Solomon is also following in Hugh Clark's footsteps [woodchips?] and may be of some help in obtaining (and even 'fixing') good quality grips.

John Sabato · 10-27-2015, 10:41 AM

So right... I forgot to add Jim Solomon to my list... definitely quality work. and highly recommended as well.

Zorba · 10-27-2015, 01:28 PM

I can certainly recommend Jim Solomon and his grips!

ithacaartist · 10-27-2015, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

... ??? ...Really??? I missed that...

You didn't miss anything, Rich. The extent of my capabilities is to completely re-do that pattern on smooth or sanded-down grips. My quantum leap will have happened when I'm able to come up with blanks that are properly routed out in the back.

I may be further involved with another couple of culprits here, in simply patterning blank grips, but I have not heard lately when the grip tree will give us some fruit.

One other drawback is that I'm still fairly slow at it. One day, I hope to be able to find and afford an electric checkering setup. But I'm not holding my breath, they're no longer made, and I have yet to see one turn up anywhere. I'm convinced it's the kind of thing that becomes available only by mortal attrition. But it would be great at hastening the grunt work of the art/craft.

Unfortunately, I have more projects in mind than I have resources to address, or time to do myself.

And I'm always able to distract myself by pursuing yet another gun.

Nowadays, that would be a Llama III, of the latter half of the 40's vintage.

marshombre · 10-28-2015, 06:23 PM

I have 2 pair of Nills grips that I never used other then trying them on my pistols. These are from a group buy on the forum a few years ago purchased smooth and then checkered by Hugh to 21 or 22 LPI , whichever is the original Luger specs. Drop me a line if you would care to make me an offer.
Zai Jian
MR

Germanpistolman · 12-02-2015, 03:47 PM

We have excellent beautifully worked German Made Luger grips identical to the originals in fitting and design. $98.00 + H&S. CMR Firearms. Please see our website for further details.

lugerholsterrepair · 12-02-2015, 07:31 PM

We have excellent beautifully worked German Made Luger grips identical to the originals in fitting and design. THAT I would have to see to believe.

4 Scale · 12-03-2015, 10:29 PM

Simpson Ltd. sells reproduction grips for $100. I purchased a pair and was highly impressed at the fit, material and workmanship. The checkering appears exactly the same as the originals. My overall reaction was that they exact, high-quality reproductions.

I also purchased a pair of the $45 Luger grips from Numeric and while they are not bad, they are far inferior to the ones from Simpson.

lugerholsterrepair · 12-03-2015, 10:33 PM

My overall reaction was that they exact, high-quality reproductions. Greg, How good is the fit around the safety lever?

sheepherder · 12-04-2015, 11:13 AM

I have a set of repros from both Sarco and Numrich. They are several years old and may no longer be representative but I thought I would include them for discussion.

The lighter set is from Numrich and the checkering is finer than my OEM 9mm S/42 grips. The darker is from Sarco and is coarser than the S/42 grips. The Numrich measure .298" thick, the Sarco are .334". Both measurements taken in the middle excepting the locating ribs.

The Numrich is pleasant to hold and shoot. The Sarco are much thicker and the coarse checkering is almost painful. But the Sarco look much better in display.

I don't recall if either required much fitting. One annoying point on both of these is the forward top projection on the left grip - the point. It does not fully fill the cavity of the pistol above the mag button. I have noticed this on Thai and India repros as well.

4 Scale · 02-27-2016, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

My overall reaction was that they exact, high-quality reproductions. Greg, How good is the fit around the safety lever?

Sorry just now checking back on the thread. Fit around the safety lever was fine, no modifications needed (when fitted to a 1936). As I recall, overall about 5 minutes with a file and sandpaper was required to fit both grips to the pistol.

Max The Chainsaw · 02-28-2016, 11:23 PM

How is this company for grips. They are located about 45 miles from me and the pictures on the site look nice.

http://www.altamontco.com/experiment.../pistol/luger/

Thanks,

sheepherder · 02-29-2016, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max The Chainsaw

How is this company for grips. They are located about 45 miles from me and the pictures on the site look nice.

http://www.altamontco.com/experiment.../pistol/luger/

Thanks,

Why not try a pair of the $34 Walnut grips & report back???

10-25-2015, 10:06 PM	#1
Ozzilla User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best repro GRIPS? Just got my first Luger. A 1936 s/42 in very good shape. I want to preserve the original grips. Therefore, I will be purchasing a set of replacement grips that are as close to the originals as possible (i.e. walnut, checking). I would like to get a pair either made in USA or Germany, not the cheap Asian knock offs seen on eBay. So, finally my question... Who makes the best repro grips? Thanks. __________________ Barry NRA Life Member 1st gup World Tang Soo Do Association

10-26-2015, 03:58 AM	#2
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	It depends on how much you want to spend, although cheap grips hardly fit properly in any case some filing is probably needed. In case your new Luger has got an original mag, I wouldn't use it, and would replace it with a modern MecGar one. Best, __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

10-26-2015, 03:53 PM	#3
aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 308 Thanks: 2,159 Thanked 135 Times in 67 Posts	Replacement Grips Hi, I purchased a pair of rosewood grips on eBay from Thailand. There are several dealers active on eBay. Shipped they were around $40. They needed very little fitting. I had previously purchase from Sarco and they were quite thick and difficult to fit. They were about $25 shipped. Aldo35

10-26-2015, 04:36 PM	#4
Ozzilla User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I ordered two Mec-gar mags to use; therefore I can preserve the original. I am willing to spend more for GOOD US or German grips. So far the following grips are in the forefront... http://vintagegungrips.net/lupo8enwapig.html They seem to have all the correct channels and raised areas on the back of the grips. Thanks. __________________ Barry NRA Life Member 1st gup World Tang Soo Do Association Last edited by Ozzilla; 10-26-2015 at 04:38 PM. Reason: grammar

10-27-2015, 08:31 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	http://www.nill-griffe.com/Products/...istols_75.html Not Cheap but the best aftermarket wood grips. Last time I looked they offered both smooth and checkered types. Or contact "Hugh" Clark... who has been the best source on the forum for many years. I am pretty sure that member Ithacaartist is also making grips these days. __________________ 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..."*

10-26-2015, 05:14 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	Let us know which grips that you decide to try, and how they work out for you. I am always looking for good quality aftermarket grips. I have not been impressed with Triple Ks mags, but perhaps their grips are better.

10-26-2015, 11:18 PM	#6
lfid Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wichita, KS USA Posts: 453 Thanks: 573 Thanked 96 Times in 53 Posts	Barry, pm sent thanks Bill

10-27-2015, 10:41 AM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	So right... I forgot to add Jim Solomon to my list... definitely quality work. and highly recommended as well. __________________ 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..."*

10-27-2015, 01:28 PM	#10
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	I can certainly recommend Jim Solomon and his grips!

10-28-2015, 06:23 PM	#12
marshombre User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: W Central FL Posts: 97 Thanks: 12 Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts	I have 2 pair of Nills grips that I never used other then trying them on my pistols. These are from a group buy on the forum a few years ago purchased smooth and then checkered by Hugh to 21 or 22 LPI , whichever is the original Luger specs. Drop me a line if you would care to make me an offer. Zai Jian MR __________________ Tempus edax rerum

12-02-2015, 03:47 PM	#13
Germanpistolman User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 70 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	P08 Luger 9mm Parabellum Grips We have excellent beautifully worked German Made Luger grips identical to the originals in fitting and design. $98.00 + H&S. CMR Firearms. Please see our website for further details. __________________ CMR Firearms Luger and Mauser Broomhandle Pistols etc. WhatsApp: 44 7773 885556

12-02-2015, 07:31 PM	#14
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	We have excellent beautifully worked German Made Luger grips identical to the originals in fitting and design. THAT I would have to see to believe. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

12-03-2015, 10:29 PM	#15
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	Simpson Ltd. sells reproduction grips for $100. I purchased a pair and was highly impressed at the fit, material and workmanship. The checkering appears exactly the same as the originals. My overall reaction was that they exact, high-quality reproductions. I also purchased a pair of the $45 Luger grips from Numeric and while they are not bad, they are far inferior to the ones from Simpson.

12-03-2015, 10:33 PM	#16
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	My overall reaction was that they exact, high-quality reproductions. Greg, How good is the fit around the safety lever? __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

12-04-2015, 11:13 AM	#17
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 Posts	Sarco/Numrich Repros I have a set of repros from both Sarco and Numrich. They are several years old and may no longer be representative but I thought I would include them for discussion. The lighter set is from Numrich and the checkering is finer than my OEM 9mm S/42 grips. The darker is from Sarco and is coarser than the S/42 grips. The Numrich measure .298" thick, the Sarco are .334". Both measurements taken in the middle excepting the locating ribs. The Numrich is pleasant to hold and shoot. The Sarco are much thicker and the coarse checkering is almost painful. But the Sarco look much better in display. I don't recall if either required much fitting. One annoying point on both of these is the forward top projection on the left grip - the point. It does not fully fill the cavity of the pistol above the mag button. I have noticed this on Thai and India repros as well. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

02-28-2016, 11:23 PM	#19
Max The Chainsaw User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 5 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How is this company for grips. They are located about 45 miles from me and the pictures on the site look nice. http://www.altamontco.com/experiment.../pistol/luger/ Thanks,