TargetTalk

The grip on my LP10 just isn't as comfortable as I'd like it to be, and would like to try my hand at making my own. Even if that means spending days with the die grinder to get it perfect. Is there anything I should watch out for? (both for legality and ideal hand position)

And should I worry about an adjustable palm shelf, if I make it fit perfect? My hand will grow more, I am still fairly young.

Yes, will bend up a metal plate to rest against the adjustment screws, and will machine a steel escutcheon for the M5 screw.

Good luck with that.
I find the LP10 grips are far too thin. I would think an adjustable palm shelf would be essential (is for me anyway).
The Rink site has the legal requirements (in German) but with diagrams.
http://www.formgriffe.de/en/shpSR.php?p ... 415&p3=427

See Grip Fitting:

http://www.usashooting.org/11-resources ... olshooting

My preferred grip putty is either PC Woody or JB KwikWood. They are both two part epoxy putty in a large "Tootsie Roll" tube. They are softer and easier to file and cut than Bondo or other epoxy putties but hard and permanent when done. I have heard of people using thermal moldable plastic or Sugru.

Go slow, it is amazing what a difference 1mm can make and when you get close shoot a few sessions (dry or live) before making a change. My first grip took me 6-9 months of intermittent work. Now that I am experienced I can fit a grip in a mere 2-3 months :)