New Grip Treatment

[TonyO]

I have recently taken possession of a brand new Morini Free Pistol (CM84E).
The wooden grip is not treated or coated in any way.
Should I oil it? Boiled linseed oil?
Or is there another treatment?
Or should I leave it raw?

Thanks.
Advice appreciated.

[Gwhite]

That's odd. They usually come oiled. I think I even have a can of Morini grip oil buried some place.

My favorite treatment for grips is Watco Danish Oil ("Natural"). It's a polymerizing oil that soaks into the wood and then sets up. It provides good protection for the wood, and is easy to apply. Dabbing on a bit more when you make modifications to the grip is also easy.

[David M]

Try multiple coats of Linseed oil/Turps mixed 50/50.
Coat, let dry (48hrs), rub to polish and re-coat.
Also good for annual touch ups.

[Rover]

I have recently taken possession of a brand new Morini Free Pistol (CM84E).
The wooden grip is not treated or coated in any way.
Should I oil it? Boiled linseed oil?
Or is there another treatment?
Or should I leave it raw?

I imagine they do that so you can modify the (sure NOT to fit) grips to suit your hand. AFTER you've done that, then I like Gwhite's answer, but I personally would not bother to finish them. Between the hacking and the putty, they'll be ugly anyway.

[Gwhite]

Try multiple coats of Linseed oil/Turps mixed 50/50.
Coat, let dry (48hrs), rub to polish and re-coat.
Also good for annual touch ups.

This is why I prefer Watco. Apply, let it soak in for 10-15 minutes. Apply again, let it sit for 15 minutes & wipe off any excess. Let it sit overnight & you are done.

Outside of the USA, look for "Danish Oil" wood finish. There are lots of different formulations, but they all should fully cure overnight.

[atomicgale]

Just shoot it . . . .

[TonyO]

Thanks everyone for your advice.
I think I’ll try the danish oil.
Regulations require me to store the pistol at my club armoury for another 5 weeks. After that I’ll give it a go and let you know how I went.

[trboat]

Get the real deal:

Scherell’s stock finish:

http://schaftol.de/

This is what Rink uses and recommends and is a great product.
Check eBay- there is a seller in Canada which sells match equipment to buy from- I got product in a couple of days.

[gimgim]

> Scherell’s stock finish:

+1 to Scherell's, I get mine from Rink. The applicator on the bottle wastes very little.