Crappy Indian made grips. - Page 2

champ7fc · 12-17-2003, 08:14 PM

I have just purchased two sets of the CDNN Luger grips, I have original 1917 and 1920 grips to compare them to when I receive them. I will let you know my thoughts when I can compare them, although I'm no expert either.
Happy Holidays to All, Craig

Dwight Gruber · 12-18-2003, 01:33 AM

Actually, comparing them by themselves in photos is not the most informative. You need to picture them on the gun so that we can see the fit: particularly the area at the front left where it curves under the trigger plate; the fit at the seft back around the safety lever and frame cuts; the thickness and fit along the front and back grip straps; and the fit at the cuts at the bottom of the grips.

--Dwight

Lugerdoc · 12-18-2003, 10:40 AM

Fritz et al, Your CDNN repro PO8 grips appear to be the Italian made ones that they have been selling for years now. Unfortunately, they are cut too low below the safety lever (so that they won't chip out like the originals do) and also at the top of the left side. As with all new repro wood grips, they are made a bit oversized, so that they can be fitted to any luger frame. I've never been crazy about the dark verticle grain running thru these, but the Watco's stain does even it out a bit. TH

saxman · 12-19-2003, 07:10 PM

Yes, but the dark vertical stripes seem to be evident on many untouched original grips. I think they're about the best you can find for under $60.

Tad Powle · 12-19-2003, 11:37 PM

Thanks for the mug shots Fritz! I think these grips and a pair of new screws will really dress up my shooter.

12-17-2003, 08:14 PM	#21
champ7fc User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I have just purchased two sets of the CDNN Luger grips, I have original 1917 and 1920 grips to compare them to when I receive them. I will let you know my thoughts when I can compare them, although I'm no expert either. Happy Holidays to All, Craig __________________ cfm

12-18-2003, 10:40 AM	#23
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	Fritz et al, Your CDNN repro PO8 grips appear to be the Italian made ones that they have been selling for years now. Unfortunately, they are cut too low below the safety lever (so that they won't chip out like the originals do) and also at the top of the left side. As with all new repro wood grips, they are made a bit oversized, so that they can be fitted to any luger frame. I've never been crazy about the dark verticle grain running thru these, but the Watco's stain does even it out a bit. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-19-2003, 07:10 PM	#24
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, but the dark vertical stripes seem to be evident on many untouched original grips. I think they're about the best you can find for under $60. __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

12-18-2003, 01:33 AM	#22
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,281 Times in 423 Posts	Actually, comparing them by themselves in photos is not the most informative. You need to picture them on the gun so that we can see the fit: particularly the area at the front left where it curves under the trigger plate; the fit at the seft back around the safety lever and frame cuts; the thickness and fit along the front and back grip straps; and the fit at the cuts at the bottom of the grips. --Dwight

12-19-2003, 11:37 PM	#25
Tad Powle New User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the mug shots Fritz! I think these grips and a pair of new screws will really dress up my shooter.