"shooting grips"

DougT · 11-21-2004, 01:05 AM

I decided recently to try and optain aftermarket grips to use when I shoot my Lugers--the original grips seemed a little fragile. I did get some very usable ones from a couple of sources. Both of these grips were very "full" and had the coarser checkering. After some fitting with a Dremmel tool and a file, the grips were on the guns and ready to go shooting. They worked well, and I wasn't worried about them getting damaged or having a "safety chip" re-occur. When I got home, I cleaned the guns and put the orignal grips back on (for display). I purchased one set of grips from Nurmrich, and the other from a company I found easily on an internet search (I can't remember the name right now). I was wondering if anyone else does this "shooting grips" thing.
DougT

Luke · 11-21-2004, 06:37 AM

Yes, I replace my wood grips with the brown plastic East German grips when I go shooting.

These grips fit my Imperial Lugers well and are inexpensive; found my last pair at a gun show here for $8.00 in perfect condition. I have seen them offered for as much as $30.00, but I think that is the high point.

Luke

Lugerdoc · 11-21-2004, 11:54 AM

Doug, I have the brown plastic DDR grips as well as the Russian black checkered or grooved plastic replacements in stock @$15/set or choice of 2 sets (one set must be the E.German, but mixed OK) @$25 + $5 priority S&H. Tom Heller POB 398 St.Charles, MO. 63302.

Vlim · 11-21-2004, 11:57 AM

Hi,

I use Russian grips (tokarev style) on my S/42 and modified VoPo grips on my Dutch 1906 model with grip safety. VoPo grips can easily be cut to accept a grip safety since they are hollow.

VoPo grips are very comfortable shooting grips.

DougT · 11-21-2004, 01:20 PM

Thanks Tom, I'll keep that in mind the next time I need some "shooting grips". OK--I'll admit my ignorance: What is "VoPo"?
DougT

Hugh · 11-21-2004, 11:45 PM

Doug,

"VOPO" are the brown plastic grips with the "bullseye" insignia on them. They were issued with the rebuilt VOPO (East German Police) Lugers.

Nil-Griff sells excellent new grips made in Germany that are virtually identical to the originals. However, they are somewhat expensive!

John Sabato · 11-22-2004, 11:33 AM

VOPO is an acronym for "Volks Polizei" or People's Police...

Pete Ebbink · 11-22-2004, 11:47 AM

John Sabato · 11-23-2004, 09:56 AM

Thanks for the great photos Pete... these EG grips are my favorite for shooting. They are quality made, fit rather well on most vintage Lugers, and you don't have to worry about cracking or damaging your originals... I like them better than the Russian vertical grooved type of replacement grips.

Ron Smith · 11-23-2004, 11:06 AM

If anybody finds a VOPO without grips. Pete stole them.

Pete Ebbink · 11-23-2004, 10:42 PM

VOPO's were my favorite shooter grips...until I ran across the French ARRO grips from the 1950-60's (???).

Found a brown pair, first, and then a few months later found a black pair...

11-21-2004, 01:05 AM	#1
DougT User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"shooting grips" I decided recently to try and optain aftermarket grips to use when I shoot my Lugers--the original grips seemed a little fragile. I did get some very usable ones from a couple of sources. Both of these grips were very "full" and had the coarser checkering. After some fitting with a Dremmel tool and a file, the grips were on the guns and ready to go shooting. They worked well, and I wasn't worried about them getting damaged or having a "safety chip" re-occur. When I got home, I cleaned the guns and put the orignal grips back on (for display). I purchased one set of grips from Nurmrich, and the other from a company I found easily on an internet search (I can't remember the name right now). I was wondering if anyone else does this "shooting grips" thing. DougT

11-21-2004, 06:37 AM	#2
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Yes, I replace my wood grips with the brown plastic East German grips when I go shooting. These grips fit my Imperial Lugers well and are inexpensive; found my last pair at a gun show here for $8.00 in perfect condition. I have seen them offered for as much as $30.00, but I think that is the high point. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

11-21-2004, 11:54 AM	#3
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	Doug, I have the brown plastic DDR grips as well as the Russian black checkered or grooved plastic replacements in stock @$15/set or choice of 2 sets (one set must be the E.German, but mixed OK) @$25 + $5 priority S&H. Tom Heller POB 398 St.Charles, MO. 63302. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-21-2004, 11:45 PM	#6
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Doug, "VOPO" are the brown plastic grips with the "bullseye" insignia on them. They were issued with the rebuilt VOPO (East German Police) Lugers. Nil-Griff sells excellent new grips made in Germany that are virtually identical to the originals. However, they are somewhat expensive! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

11-22-2004, 11:33 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	VOPO is an acronym for "Volks Polizei" or People's Police... __________________ 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..."*

11-21-2004, 11:57 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,032 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	Hi, I use Russian grips (tokarev style) on my S/42 and modified VoPo grips on my Dutch 1906 model with grip safety. VoPo grips can easily be cut to accept a grip safety since they are hollow. VoPo grips are very comfortable shooting grips.

11-21-2004, 01:20 PM	#5
DougT User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Tom, I'll keep that in mind the next time I need some "shooting grips". OK--I'll admit my ignorance: What is "VoPo"? DougT

11-22-2004, 11:47 AM	#8
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts

11-23-2004, 09:56 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	Thanks for the great photos Pete... these EG grips are my favorite for shooting. They are quality made, fit rather well on most vintage Lugers, and you don't have to worry about cracking or damaging your originals... I like them better than the Russian vertical grooved type of replacement grips. __________________ 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..."*

11-23-2004, 11:06 AM	#10
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	If anybody finds a VOPO without grips. Pete stole them. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-23-2004, 10:42 PM	#11
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	VOPO's were my favorite shooter grips...until I ran across the French ARRO grips from the 1950-60's (???). Found a brown pair, first, and then a few months later found a black pair...