Shooter grips! best BW type!

G.T. · 11-07-2015, 11:09 PM

Hello to all, I've been literally shooting the grips off of my test Lugers and I'm at a point to where I would like to replace them with reproductions that at least fit well?? So, my question to the members is, what vendor has consistently supplied the best of the reproduction Black Widow style grips so far? Krieghoff repros would be viable candidates as well?... Color doesn't really matter as long as it ain't pink!...

... Give me a consensus, and I will give them a try... best to all, til...lat'r....GT....

Edward Tinker · 11-08-2015, 12:08 AM

I have at least 2 sets and I'll just send them to you - not the best, but you can play with and have them

- although the East German bullseye grips are what I would use.

Zorba · 11-08-2015, 01:49 AM

How about fuchsia?

DonVoigt · 11-08-2015, 11:27 AM

GT,
I've been using original vopo bakelite/plastic grips on one of my shooters.
They are substantial, can be bought for $25 to $35 online and are still
"real Luger grips".

They fit better than some reproductions too.

Beware of plastic , especially vintage plastic as in Franzite, many have shrunk to the point that they are 1/4" too short for a luger frame, near "baby luger" size!.

Of course wrapping medical stretch bandage around them helps too, it even comes in black!
Protects the grip and your hand. I'm talking about the wrinkle/grippy/stretchy type that is often seen as "sports" related. This might be a good solution for you, given those 32 round drum dumps you have been and will continue to do!

G.T. · 11-08-2015, 12:33 PM

Hi Don and all, After mulling it all over, I think Don is correct.... I would appreciate the chance to buy some VOPO grips sets as they would fit nice and hold up well?... But, not the resin repros.. (why would anyone want to replicate VOPO grips???) If any of you have any extra original VOPO grip sets please let me know... Best to all, til...lat'r....GT... Got money to spend! Parts to trade!..... Monty Python haggling rules apply!.....

jonnyc · 11-08-2015, 10:53 PM

I've found the grooved Russian Capture grips to be the most comfortable "Shooter Luger" grips I have tried.

John Sabato · 11-09-2015, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

- although the East German bullseye grips are what I would use.

+1 The EG grips are the best "aftermarket" plastic grips I have ever used, and they are good quality, and require little if any fitting... Just my $0.02

Sergio Natali · 11-09-2015, 12:20 PM

Richard

They are quite nice, but in all honesty to me nothing can beat gooooooood traditional walnut ones!

DonVoigt · 11-09-2015, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

I have a set of the 'Russian' vertically grooved grips, and find them the most aesthetically pleasing of all grips, wood or Bakelite.

I would like to see a set of these in dark Walnut, just for S&G...

To each his own, but I find the Russian grips both un-comfortable and Ugly!

John Sabato · 11-09-2015, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

To each his own, but I find the Russian grips both un-comfortable and Ugly!

+1

Me too!

DonVoigt · 11-09-2015, 07:52 PM

Not offended at all, we just like janking your chain!

If we could not get a reaction, then we would ignore you.

John Sabato · 11-10-2015, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Not offended at all, we just like janking your chain!

If we could not get a reaction, then we would ignore you.

Lighten up Richard!

The commentary on this forum is what keeps folks coming back. Good clean fun.

John Sabato · 11-10-2015, 01:06 PM

Rich, no one is talking about ignore lists... except you? I hope you are kidding about limiting your posts. Your contributions to this forum are what legends are made of... Stick around. the fun is just starting

11-07-2015, 11:09 PM	#1
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	Shooter grips! best BW type! Hello to all, I've been literally shooting the grips off of my test Lugers and I'm at a point to where I would like to replace them with reproductions that at least fit well?? So, my question to the members is, what vendor has consistently supplied the best of the reproduction Black Widow style grips so far? Krieghoff repros would be viable candidates as well?... Color doesn't really matter as long as it ain't pink!...... Give me a consensus, and I will give them a try... best to all, til...lat'r....GT....

11-08-2015, 12:33 PM	#5
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	grips that will last! Hi Don and all, After mulling it all over, I think Don is correct.... I would appreciate the chance to buy some VOPO grips sets as they would fit nice and hold up well?... But, not the resin repros.. (why would anyone want to replicate VOPO grips???) If any of you have any extra original VOPO grip sets please let me know... Best to all, til...lat'r....GT... Got money to spend! Parts to trade!..... Monty Python haggling rules apply!.....

11-09-2015, 12:20 PM	#8
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Richard They are quite nice, but in all honesty to me nothing can beat gooooooood traditional walnut ones! __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

11-10-2015, 01:06 PM	#13
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Rich, no one is talking about ignore lists... except you? I hope you are kidding about limiting your posts. Your contributions to this forum are what legends are made of... Stick around. the fun is just starting __________________ 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..."*

11-08-2015, 12:08 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	I have at least 2 sets and I'll just send them to you - not the best, but you can play with and have them - although the East German bullseye grips are what I would use.

11-08-2015, 01:49 AM	#3
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	How about fuchsia?

11-08-2015, 11:27 AM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	GT, I've been using original vopo bakelite/plastic grips on one of my shooters. They are substantial, can be bought for $25 to $35 online and are still "real Luger grips". They fit better than some reproductions too. Beware of plastic , especially vintage plastic as in Franzite, many have shrunk to the point that they are 1/4" too short for a luger frame, near "baby luger" size!. Of course wrapping medical stretch bandage around them helps too, it even comes in black! Protects the grip and your hand. I'm talking about the wrinkle/grippy/stretchy type that is often seen as "sports" related. This might be a good solution for you, given those 32 round drum dumps you have been and will continue to do!

11-08-2015, 10:53 PM	#6
jonnyc User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 425 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	I've found the grooved Russian Capture grips to be the most comfortable "Shooter Luger" grips I have tried.

11-09-2015, 07:52 PM	#11
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Not offended at all, we just like janking your chain! If we could not get a reaction, then we would ignore you.