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Old 03-10-2014, 05:17 PM
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How about some information on how to fit grips. All the in's and out's and what tools to use. I have not noticed that topic come up since I joined. But I am sure there will be some references at the bottom of the page.

I'll post a photo from an older thread of an uneven set. What say ye to these? Too far off or saveable?

And I want to see some pictures on this thread. Talk is cheap.

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I've used the Dremel fitted with the flexible wand thing with an end-mill.
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How do they fit on an actual revolver?

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I've fitted some to a colt saa.With wood,I start with 100 grit till its a good basic fit and then work my way up to 300-400 to finish.
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How about some information on how to fit grips. All the in's and out's and what tools to use. I have not noticed that topic come up since I joined. But I am sure there will be some references at the bottom of the page.

I'll post a photo from an older thread of an uneven set. What say ye to these? Too far off or saveable?

And I want to see some pictures on this thread. Talk is cheap.

Trolley

Those aren't an uneven set, they're two sides from two different sets showing a difference in shape: Tyler's Tru-Fit Grips
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You can saw it off, but you can't saw it on.
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In other words, be very slow, check the fit often. Nothing worse than taking too much off, speaking from experience.

Use the right screwdriver, and don't pry- tap the backed out screw, then tap from inside out.

Try not to alter serial numbered stocks until you've tried to find their real home frame.
That's about all I got.
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