aftermarket grips

stefarms · 02-03-2008, 06:28 PM

Does anyone know if aftermarket grips can be found/made for an Interarms Luger with the Swiss grip? I really like to put a pair of white (faux) ivory, checkered grips on my gun. Also, what is the best finish to use on the stock grips? Mine are in excellent condition but very dried out.

Pete Ebbink · 02-03-2008, 06:52 PM

For wood, try Watco Danish Oil, natural-color...apply to both sides and wipe off excess. Use a soft white 100% cotton towel.

John Sabato · 02-03-2008, 09:04 PM

Check with Hugh Clark (Hugh) for custom grips. I don't know for sure if he works in imitation ivory, but his grips are excellent. You may have to ship him your grip frame to achieve what you want.

BTW, Welcome to the Lugerforum!

Lugerdoc · 02-04-2008, 09:20 AM

The only redily available grips that I know with interchange with the Mauser Swiss model Parabellum, are the M29 Swiss. I do have these black plastic repros in stock @$35 postpaid. TH at hellerarms@webtv.net

stefarms · 02-04-2008, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the advice. I'll pick up the Danish oil on my next trip to the store. I've just purchased this gun, and at this point, it's the only Luger I have. I might be willing to send it away for custom grips, but not until the new wears off. A set of the black plastic grips might be a good idea. I could take the stock grips off and put them away for safe keeping. I've owned seven other Lugers if you count the .22s. In fact, my first gun, at the tender age of 16, was an Erma EP-22. Although the new gun is still in the cosmoline, it's not going to stay that way. First nice day, it's going to the range.

mauro · 02-04-2008, 05:31 PM

Hello Stefanie,
For your info, Mauser did some Luger with ivory grips. I have in my collection two Mauser Parabellum with ivory grips.
It was possible to order the gun directly from Mauser with ivory grips with different kind of engravings.
For sure now these pistols are really expensive and the probability to find out original Mauser ivory grips is really scarce.
If you want to see some Mauser Parabellum with ivory grips, just look at my web site and click on "Mauser Parabellum Area".

www.lugerlp08.com

Have fun,
Mauro

stefarms · 02-04-2008, 07:20 PM

They're beautiful. Now I really want some ivory grips. If it weren't so cold, I'd go out to the shed and try and get the way-back-machine fired up.

StarOfTheWest · 02-04-2008, 07:38 PM

Hallo hallee Stefanie!
Nice to see another lady posting here.
Welcome to this fine board.

Gotta warn you, that Erma might not be the best shooter, even new out of the cosmolene.
I had picked up a few, years back, and not a one would cycle right.
Lots of FTE and FTF problems.
I think post war, Erma quality control went straight down the tubes.

Good luck on finding those ivory grips, I found some lovely old stag ones on Ebay right before Christmas.

Do be aware that Luger collecting is very addictive and next you will want a vintage one, (or two or three or...well you get the idea).

Edit to add:
Whoops, sorry, I just reread and saw that your *new* Luger is the one in cosmolene.
Did your Ermas actually work?

stefarms · 02-04-2008, 09:05 PM

My first Erma was a bitter lesson. Beauty can be skin deep. It was traded for a Ruger auto pistol before I was permanently scarred. Years later I picked up a little Erma KGP69 that worked very well. The new gun is a Interarms Mauser. I've had several and they've all been good shooters. I discovered this forum last night. I've wasted most of today checking it out. Lots of good stuff here.

John Sabato · 02-04-2008, 10:19 PM

Wasted most of today HERE?

that's simply not possible! Any time spent on this forum is positive time...

Pete Ebbink · 02-08-2008, 12:09 PM

A seller named "jimsgrips" on eBay used to sell some plastic/yellowish coloured ones for the M1929's and swiss-Interarms on eBay. He used to describe them as being a "micarta" material.

Here are his current listings...but none for what you need.

You might email him through eBay to see if he has any left...

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjimsgrips

stefarms · 02-17-2008, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the tip. I sent him an e-mail thru e-bay and got a response with a phone number, but have not been able to reach him on the phone.

04-11-2008, 10:01 PM

I got a nice original Swiss brown pair from Guisan. They feel sooo much better than the original wood.

stefarms · 04-14-2008, 09:46 PM

Original Swiss? They must be cut out in the back for the long grip safety? How does that affect the comfort and appearance? I found a replica grip website that lists Swiss grips but I figured they would be cut for the long grip safety. Although the stock grips on my gun are in good shape, they are definitely not comfortable.

04-14-2008, 09:59 PM

The slot for the grip safety is longer on these grips and really isn't that bad looking and as far as comfort goes, you can't even tell. The slots extend 1/2" further down the grip. In my opinion, the original grips felt like you were gripping the front of a 2x4. I'll post a pic later.

Hugh · 04-15-2008, 02:20 AM

Stefarms,

I can sand off the uncomfortable checkering on your Mauser Luger grips and rechecker them like this. It will make them feel much better when you shoot it.
Hugh

04-15-2008, 08:03 AM

Hugh,
Those look very nice.

Lugerdoc · 04-15-2008, 08:52 AM

I have the new black plastic repro M29 Swiss grips in stock @$35/set postpaid in USA. hellerarms@webtv.net

Hugh · 04-15-2008, 10:37 AM

Thanks to

for allowing me to use a picture of his gun without his permission

:icon107:

AGE · 04-15-2008, 01:50 PM

You newcomers can trust Hugh on anything in Luger grips (and probably anything else). He is the site expert on grips.

02-03-2008, 06:28 PM	#1
stefarms User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	aftermarket grips Does anyone know if aftermarket grips can be found/made for an Interarms Luger with the Swiss grip? I really like to put a pair of white (faux) ivory, checkered grips on my gun. Also, what is the best finish to use on the stock grips? Mine are in excellent condition but very dried out.

02-03-2008, 09:04 PM	#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	Check with Hugh Clark (Hugh) for custom grips. I don't know for sure if he works in imitation ivory, but his grips are excellent. You may have to ship him your grip frame to achieve what you want. BTW, Welcome to the Lugerforum! __________________ 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..."*

02-04-2008, 09:20 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	The only redily available grips that I know with interchange with the Mauser Swiss model Parabellum, are the M29 Swiss. I do have these black plastic repros in stock @$35 postpaid. TH at hellerarms@webtv.net __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-04-2008, 05:31 PM	#6
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Hello Stefanie, For your info, Mauser did some Luger with ivory grips. I have in my collection two Mauser Parabellum with ivory grips. It was possible to order the gun directly from Mauser with ivory grips with different kind of engravings. For sure now these pistols are really expensive and the probability to find out original Mauser ivory grips is really scarce. If you want to see some Mauser Parabellum with ivory grips, just look at my web site and click on "Mauser Parabellum Area". www.lugerlp08.com Have fun, Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

02-04-2008, 07:38 PM	#8
StarOfTheWest User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Texas, CSA Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Hallo hallee Stefanie! Nice to see another lady posting here. Welcome to this fine board. Gotta warn you, that Erma might not be the best shooter, even new out of the cosmolene. I had picked up a few, years back, and not a one would cycle right. Lots of FTE and FTF problems. I think post war, Erma quality control went straight down the tubes. Good luck on finding those ivory grips, I found some lovely old stag ones on Ebay right before Christmas. Do be aware that Luger collecting is very addictive and next you will want a vintage one, (or two or three or...well you get the idea). Edit to add: Whoops, sorry, I just reread and saw that your new Luger is the one in cosmolene. Did your Ermas actually work? __________________ Sorry, I take that back. I have no problem with the horse you rode in on.

02-03-2008, 06:52 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	For wood, try Watco Danish Oil, natural-color...apply to both sides and wipe off excess. Use a soft white 100% cotton towel.

02-04-2008, 03:32 PM	#5
stefarms User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice. I'll pick up the Danish oil on my next trip to the store. I've just purchased this gun, and at this point, it's the only Luger I have. I might be willing to send it away for custom grips, but not until the new wears off. A set of the black plastic grips might be a good idea. I could take the stock grips off and put them away for safe keeping. I've owned seven other Lugers if you count the .22s. In fact, my first gun, at the tender age of 16, was an Erma EP-22. Although the new gun is still in the cosmoline, it's not going to stay that way. First nice day, it's going to the range.

02-04-2008, 07:20 PM	#7
stefarms User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They're beautiful. Now I really want some ivory grips. If it weren't so cold, I'd go out to the shed and try and get the way-back-machine fired up.

02-04-2008, 09:05 PM	#9
stefarms User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My first Erma was a bitter lesson. Beauty can be skin deep. It was traded for a Ruger auto pistol before I was permanently scarred. Years later I picked up a little Erma KGP69 that worked very well. The new gun is a Interarms Mauser. I've had several and they've all been good shooters. I discovered this forum last night. I've wasted most of today checking it out. Lots of good stuff here.

02-04-2008, 10:19 PM	#10
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	Wasted most of today HERE? that's simply not possible! Any time spent on this forum is positive time... __________________ 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..."*

02-08-2008, 12:09 PM	#11
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	A seller named "jimsgrips" on eBay used to sell some plastic/yellowish coloured ones for the M1929's and swiss-Interarms on eBay. He used to describe them as being a "micarta" material. Here are his current listings...but none for what you need. You might email him through eBay to see if he has any left... http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjimsgrips

02-17-2008, 11:41 AM	#12
stefarms User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the tip. I sent him an e-mail thru e-bay and got a response with a phone number, but have not been able to reach him on the phone.

04-11-2008, 10:01 PM	#13
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	I got a nice original Swiss brown pair from Guisan. They feel sooo much better than the original wood.

04-14-2008, 09:46 PM	#14
stefarms User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Original Swiss? They must be cut out in the back for the long grip safety? How does that affect the comfort and appearance? I found a replica grip website that lists Swiss grips but I figured they would be cut for the long grip safety. Although the stock grips on my gun are in good shape, they are definitely not comfortable.

04-14-2008, 09:59 PM	#15
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	The slot for the grip safety is longer on these grips and really isn't that bad looking and as far as comfort goes, you can't even tell. The slots extend 1/2" further down the grip. In my opinion, the original grips felt like you were gripping the front of a 2x4. I'll post a pic later.

04-15-2008, 02:20 AM	#16
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Stefarms, I can sand off the uncomfortable checkering on your Mauser Luger grips and rechecker them like this. It will make them feel much better when you shoot it. Hugh __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

04-15-2008, 08:03 AM	#17
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	Hugh, Those look very nice.

04-15-2008, 08:52 AM	#18
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	I have the new black plastic repro M29 Swiss grips in stock @$35/set postpaid in USA. hellerarms@webtv.net __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-15-2008, 10:37 AM	#19
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Thanks to for allowing me to use a picture of his gun without his permission :icon107: __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

04-15-2008, 01:50 PM	#20
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You newcomers can trust Hugh on anything in Luger grips (and probably anything else). He is the site expert on grips. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member