'70's Mauser 9mm '06, right grip "rotating" loose...

Frank H. · 08-17-2004, 04:06 AM

I finally finally got out to the range with my 3 acquired Lugers, and the '70's Mauser 6" 9mm '06 shocked me with the first 5 rounds going into the size of a quarter at about 30 yards.

I shot for another few mags and never came that close to those first 5 shots, "wow", surprising accuracy.

With even just a bit of shooting though, the right grip "rotated" forward, the little slot in the upper grip not retaining the grip in the frame, with the grip screw snugged pretty well (don't want to crank it and damage the grip of course).

Maybe this would be a good candidate for Scott H.'s "Hot Glue your Grips" trick? Maybe a bead on both long edges of the grip would keep it located, letting the glue cool slightly then snugging it down, per Scott's suggestion.

Anyone else have "rotating out of socket" grips on their Mauser, any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Frank H. in L.A. (but moving to Oregon soon, might have to sell some stuff to help pay for the move...)

Ron Smith · 08-17-2004, 08:43 AM

Frank, The hot glue trick is the best remedy. It works great.
Ron

Lugerdoc · 08-19-2004, 09:47 AM

Frank, Since the Mauser Parabellum grips are not grooved inside like the originals, they should have several steel pins installed at the factory to hold them in place. I do have replacement factory pins available @$1 each. TH

08-17-2004, 04:06 AM	#1
Frank H. User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon, south of Portland Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	'70's Mauser 9mm '06, right grip "rotating" loose... I finally finally got out to the range with my 3 acquired Lugers, and the '70's Mauser 6" 9mm '06 shocked me with the first 5 rounds going into the size of a quarter at about 30 yards. I shot for another few mags and never came that close to those first 5 shots, "wow", surprising accuracy. With even just a bit of shooting though, the right grip "rotated" forward, the little slot in the upper grip not retaining the grip in the frame, with the grip screw snugged pretty well (don't want to crank it and damage the grip of course). Maybe this would be a good candidate for Scott H.'s "Hot Glue your Grips" trick? Maybe a bead on both long edges of the grip would keep it located, letting the glue cool slightly then snugging it down, per Scott's suggestion. Anyone else have "rotating out of socket" grips on their Mauser, any other suggestions? Thanks, Frank H. in L.A. (but moving to Oregon soon, might have to sell some stuff to help pay for the move...)

08-17-2004, 08:43 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Frank, The hot glue trick is the best remedy. It works great. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-19-2004, 09:47 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	Frank, Since the Mauser Parabellum grips are not grooved inside like the originals, they should have several steel pins installed at the factory to hold them in place. I do have replacement factory pins available @$1 each. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net