Grips, and other things.

theliberal · Post by **theliberal** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:59 pm

Am I right in noticing that nealjguns no longer carries Vitarbo grips? I am really in need of a new AP grip, but am in no condition to put down $200 or more. Any ideas? Also, I'd like advice about changing my login. "theliberal" isn't any fun, and I'd prefer to just use my name. Just start a new 'account'?

Oz · Post by Oz » Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:06 am

Arnie (Vitarbo) shoots at our club. While he sold the grip manufacturing business, he still has access to them. If you can't get access to one, let me know and I'm sure I could put you in touch with him for a grip.

As for username: contact a moderator. They can easily (with proper access) change your username.

Oz

RobStubbs · Post by **RobStubbs** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:31 am

theliberal wrote:Also, I'd like advice about changing my login. "theliberal" isn't any fun, and I'd prefer to just use my name. Just start a new 'account'?

I'd just make yourself a new account / username.

Rob.

Spencer · Post by **Spencer** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:34 am

RobStubbs wrote:I'd just make yourself a new account / username.
Rob.

I think each e-mail address is only allowed once

Spencer

Steve Swartz · Post by **Steve Swartz** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:46 am

"I am really in need of a new AP grip."

What's wrong with the one on the gun?

Steve

(I have grip putty and a dremel tool OBTW)

theliberal · Post by **theliberal** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:28 pm

Steve: I bought the thing with a large grip and it was just enormous. So I started messing with it until I crossed the point of no return. I still can't get a consistent grip and I destroyed the part that goes next to the heel of the hand. I figured I might as well start over. I'm also carving a grip from scratch, but finishing it will take a while and success is far from guaranteed.
Ricardo

Tycho · Post by **Tycho** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:42 pm

So what. As long as there is something left to be mounted to the frame, fiberglass reinforced body filler does the job as well as a 250$ Rink grip, if you get the fit right.

FredB · Post by **FredB** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:11 pm

Tycho wrote:So what. As long as there is something left to be mounted to the frame, fiberglass reinforced body filler does the job as well as a 250$ Rink grip, if you get the fit right.

"if you get the fit right....."

I have worked on scores of grips and found that it is extremely difficult to "get the fit right" on a grip that is fundamentally the wrong size. Sure, it CAN be done, but all the basic reference points are wrong. It's worse than starting from a blank block of wood.

"The Liberal" might want to check out Marchall (sp?) grips for a less expensive option. The contact information is somewhere here in Target Talk. Also the last time I checked out NealJ Gunsmithing about a month ago, I was able to find Vitarbo grips still listed - about $115 for custom made AP grip. Call NealJ to check it out.

HTH,
FredB

Tycho · Post by **Tycho** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:16 pm

If you're working with polyester anyway, take a negative of something that DOES fit and put that on your frame. Works!

theliberal · Post by **theliberal** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:53 pm

Thanks for the various opinions. I'm thinking of trying some more with putty and carving, and will continue with my 'from scratch' project. Will also look up the recommended supplier. AND I AM INTRIGUED by the polyester suggestion. Tycho, can you elaborate?

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