Repro Grips Quality?

Ron Smith · 07-24-2004, 09:31 AM

Has anyone purchased repro grips from Simpson or Shattuck? Are they as claimed as far as quality?
Any ideal source for best quality?

Thanks! Ron

Vlim · 07-24-2004, 10:07 AM

Ron,

Nill Grips (made in Germany) are excellent ones.

Ron Smith · 07-24-2004, 10:22 AM

Gerben, Do you know where I could get a set?

Thanks! Ron

Luke · 07-24-2004, 10:41 AM

Ron -

I have purchased 3 pairs of the Nil grips, and they are of excellent quality. The only objectionable feature is that they are made from strongly grained walnut and are not uniform in color as were the originals.

According to Thor, the source for Nil grips in Texas has closed down. You might try contacting the Nil factory in Germany to locate a local dealer.

Good luck.

Luke

Ron Smith · 07-24-2004, 11:21 AM

Luke, Thanks for the info. I think I know the source. Did a search AFTER I asked the question. Looks like I would learn to do first things first.
Oh well, never claimed to be "vury smort".

Ron

Thor · 07-24-2004, 11:30 AM

This message is posted on the Larry's Guns website. CLICK HERE FOR LARRY's GUNS WEBSITE
Unfortunately, there are some NILL-GRIP price changes now occuring and we are temporarily unable to post the prices on our web site. We will re-post prices as soon as we get further details from the manufacturer. In the mean time, if you are interested in purchasing NILL-GRIPS, please contact us. Call Larry's Guns at: (207) 772- 0998
Good news is they have dropped a little in price from the $105 level. I tried to buy two sets yesterday and they were out of the checkered ones. Need to call them and tell them what you need and quantity. Very nice people.

Sieger · 07-24-2004, 06:14 PM

Ron:

A little while ago, someone posted about buying a set of quality reproduction walnut Luger grips from CMR International Classic Arms Company (of Kent England)at about one-half the price of the currently available Nil Grips.

The poster seemed quite happy with the quality of his new grips, particualrly with the quality of the workmanship around the safty area (always a problem area).

I own a pair of the Nil Grips. They fit the pistol quite nicely, but do have a very different "feel" to them, as their sharp checkering bites into your hand when you shoot the pistol in a slightly uncomfortable mannor.

Also, when I got them, they were as black as the night, having been soaked in oil for some time. As I haven't used them enough to really get the oil level down to normal, I really can't tell you just what the grain of these grips looks like.

I have been in contact with CMR regarding the purchase of a pair of their grips, and should be hearing back from them shortly.

Perhaps, we can inquire from other forum members regarding their experiences with the CMR grips and make an informed decision accordingly.

Sieger

Ron Smith · 07-24-2004, 07:05 PM

Sieger, I saw that post, but I think someone said that CMR is constantly back ordered? Please let me know if you find otherwise.

Thanks! Ron

Luke · 07-24-2004, 07:27 PM

Ron & Sieger -- - - -

Actually, I bought a pair of the CMR grips. They have thicker edges and they do not fit under the safety as well as the Nil grips. They are $35.00 to $38.00 (depends on the exchange rate) plus about 15 dollars shipping from England.

On the positive side, they are uniformly soft brown, as the original walnut grips were, without the harsh grain patterns of the Nils.

Charles at CMR is very helpful.

Luke

rayalbers · 07-27-2004, 02:55 PM

I also bought a pair of grips from CMR recently. I can't comment on their fit vs others but the fit seems OK to me. I applied a few coats of Watco Danish oil in medium walnut and am happy with the look

Ray

Lugerdoc · 07-27-2004, 04:47 PM

CMR is currently out of Luger grips. TH

07-24-2004, 09:31 AM	#1
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Repro Grips Quality? Has anyone purchased repro grips from Simpson or Shattuck? Are they as claimed as far as quality? Any ideal source for best quality? Thanks! Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

07-24-2004, 10:22 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Gerben, Do you know where I could get a set? Thanks! Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

07-24-2004, 10:41 AM	#4
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Ron - I have purchased 3 pairs of the Nil grips, and they are of excellent quality. The only objectionable feature is that they are made from strongly grained walnut and are not uniform in color as were the originals. According to Thor, the source for Nil grips in Texas has closed down. You might try contacting the Nil factory in Germany to locate a local dealer. Good luck. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

07-24-2004, 11:21 AM	#5
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Luke, Thanks for the info. I think I know the source. Did a search AFTER I asked the question. Looks like I would learn to do first things first. Oh well, never claimed to be "vury smort". Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

07-24-2004, 11:30 AM	#6
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	This message is posted on the Larry's Guns website. CLICK HERE FOR LARRY's GUNS WEBSITE Unfortunately, there are some NILL-GRIP price changes now occuring and we are temporarily unable to post the prices on our web site. We will re-post prices as soon as we get further details from the manufacturer. In the mean time, if you are interested in purchasing NILL-GRIPS, please contact us. Call Larry's Guns at: (207) 772- 0998 Good news is they have dropped a little in price from the $105 level. I tried to buy two sets yesterday and they were out of the checkered ones. Need to call them and tell them what you need and quantity. Very nice people. __________________ 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."

07-24-2004, 10:07 AM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,042 Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 3,920 Times in 1,193 Posts	Ron, Nill Grips (made in Germany) are excellent ones.

07-24-2004, 06:14 PM	#7
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Ron: A little while ago, someone posted about buying a set of quality reproduction walnut Luger grips from CMR International Classic Arms Company (of Kent England)at about one-half the price of the currently available Nil Grips. The poster seemed quite happy with the quality of his new grips, particualrly with the quality of the workmanship around the safty area (always a problem area). I own a pair of the Nil Grips. They fit the pistol quite nicely, but do have a very different "feel" to them, as their sharp checkering bites into your hand when you shoot the pistol in a slightly uncomfortable mannor. Also, when I got them, they were as black as the night, having been soaked in oil for some time. As I haven't used them enough to really get the oil level down to normal, I really can't tell you just what the grain of these grips looks like. I have been in contact with CMR regarding the purchase of a pair of their grips, and should be hearing back from them shortly. Perhaps, we can inquire from other forum members regarding their experiences with the CMR grips and make an informed decision accordingly. Sieger

07-24-2004, 07:05 PM	#8
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Sieger, I saw that post, but I think someone said that CMR is constantly back ordered? Please let me know if you find otherwise. Thanks! Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

07-24-2004, 07:27 PM	#9
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Ron & Sieger -- - - - Actually, I bought a pair of the CMR grips. They have thicker edges and they do not fit under the safety as well as the Nil grips. They are $35.00 to $38.00 (depends on the exchange rate) plus about 15 dollars shipping from England. On the positive side, they are uniformly soft brown, as the original walnut grips were, without the harsh grain patterns of the Nils. Charles at CMR is very helpful. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

07-27-2004, 02:55 PM	#10
rayalbers User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: vienna va Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also bought a pair of grips from CMR recently. I can't comment on their fit vs others but the fit seems OK to me. I applied a few coats of Watco Danish oil in medium walnut and am happy with the look Ray

07-27-2004, 04:47 PM	#11
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	CMR is currently out of Luger grips. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net