Anyone tried fitting original p-08 grips to an Interarms Mauser p-08?

JD · 04-25-2005, 06:32 PM

The original Interarms Mauser p-08 grips are quite blocky and lack that wonderful Luger feel. I was wondering if anyone had fitted a set of original configuration p-08 grips to an Interarms Mauser Parabellum? I know that the grips would have to be relieved for the grip safety and holes for the small locator pins added, other than that, would original p-08 configuration grips fit? They would really improve the feel of these nice guns.

Thanks!

JD

Vlim · 04-26-2005, 12:35 PM

Hi JD,

You might consider having the 06/73 grips reshaped and recheckered instead.

mauro · 04-26-2005, 02:36 PM

JD,
The P08 grips don't match with the 06/73 Mauser Parabellum grips. In general also the LP08 and P08 commemoratives grips that do not have the grips safety do not match with the P08 grips.
Look at Ron Wood explanation in the following topic for more info:
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...hlight=counter

JD · 04-26-2005, 04:44 PM

Thank you very much!!!!! I thought that someone here would know the answer. Too bad that Mauser chose to use the grip configuration they did with the blocky edges, it totally changes the wonderful luger feel of the originals. I still like the Interarms Mausers, but they could have made a really good gun into a great gun with original contour grips!

Thanks again!!!

Hugh · 04-26-2005, 11:53 PM

JD,

I have sanded the coarse checkering off and recheckered several pair of the new Mauser grips. This makes them thinner and the finer checkering feels much better when shooting the gun.

AGE · 04-27-2005, 12:12 AM

JD,

I recommend that you ask Hugh to rework your grips. He did a set for me and he is a real craftsman.

Thor · 04-29-2005, 10:31 AM

JD, I HIGHLY recommend Hugh, he has redone many Luger grips for me and some of them he removed checkering that was too coarse then he reshaped the edges and recheckered to proper Lines per inch. He is a MASTER at grip work. I ONLY use Hugh for my restorations projects!

JD · 04-29-2005, 01:14 PM

Thanks everyone!!! Hugh's grip work looks fantastic, so I have the grips for my two Interarm Mauser Parabellums in the mail to him this morning. I'm really looking forward to having two shootable "lugers" that don't feel like I'm holding a 2x4 in my hand!!!

Thanks again to all!!!

04-25-2005, 06:32 PM	#1
JD User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Western Washington Posts: 107 Thanks: 58 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Anyone tried fitting original p-08 grips to an Interarms Mauser p-08? The original Interarms Mauser p-08 grips are quite blocky and lack that wonderful Luger feel. I was wondering if anyone had fitted a set of original configuration p-08 grips to an Interarms Mauser Parabellum? I know that the grips would have to be relieved for the grip safety and holes for the small locator pins added, other than that, would original p-08 configuration grips fit? They would really improve the feel of these nice guns. Thanks! JD

04-26-2005, 02:36 PM	#3
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	JD, The P08 grips don't match with the 06/73 Mauser Parabellum grips. In general also the LP08 and P08 commemoratives grips that do not have the grips safety do not match with the P08 grips. Look at Ron Wood explanation in the following topic for more info: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...hlight=counter __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

04-26-2005, 11:53 PM	#5
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	JD, I have sanded the coarse checkering off and recheckered several pair of the new Mauser grips. This makes them thinner and the finer checkering feels much better when shooting the gun. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

04-27-2005, 12:12 AM	#6
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	JD, I recommend that you ask Hugh to rework your grips. He did a set for me and he is a real craftsman. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

04-29-2005, 10:31 AM	#7
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	JD, I HIGHLY recommend Hugh, he has redone many Luger grips for me and some of them he removed checkering that was too coarse then he reshaped the edges and recheckered to proper Lines per inch. He is a MASTER at grip work. I ONLY use Hugh for my restorations projects! __________________ 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."

04-26-2005, 12:35 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	Hi JD, You might consider having the 06/73 grips reshaped and recheckered instead.

04-26-2005, 04:44 PM	#4
JD User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Western Washington Posts: 107 Thanks: 58 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Thank you very much!!!!! I thought that someone here would know the answer. Too bad that Mauser chose to use the grip configuration they did with the blocky edges, it totally changes the wonderful luger feel of the originals. I still like the Interarms Mausers, but they could have made a really good gun into a great gun with original contour grips! Thanks again!!!

04-29-2005, 01:14 PM	#8
JD User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Western Washington Posts: 107 Thanks: 58 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Thanks everyone!!! Hugh's grip work looks fantastic, so I have the grips for my two Interarm Mauser Parabellums in the mail to him this morning. I'm really looking forward to having two shootable "lugers" that don't feel like I'm holding a 2x4 in my hand!!! Thanks again to all!!!