Fitting & Customization

The general procedures for fitting grips are: First make sure the handgun is unloaded and safe to work on. After this, particularly with single actions, put the grips on with your hands, pressing them flush with the frame. Do not use the grip screw to force the grips onto the grip frame pin. If the grips do not go easily over the grip frame pin, open up the edge of the pin hole with a knife. Then push the grips on by hand until they fit flush with the frame. Tighten the grip screw until it is snug. Do not overtighten the grip screw; do not try to force the grips onto the grip frame pin with the screw or the escutcheon will pull through and break the grip. Once the grip is snug on the frame make sure that there is no interference with the operation of the handgun. If there is, do not fire the gun ---call toll free 1-800-626-5774 for technical service.

Fitting problems are unlikely, except in two frames: the Colt Single Action and the Walther PPK/S. Each Colt Single Action grip must be fitted to the speicifc individual gun. We make the Single Action grip in 2nd and 3rd generation sizes; these are slightly oversized to the frames. With each Single Action grip, we send a sheet detailing the fitting procedures.

The Walther PPK/S requires minor fitting of the inside tabs to the machined opening in the frame. File the tabes until the grips fits flush on the frame then snug the grip down with the grip screw. Once again, we provide detailed fitting instructions with the Walther PPK/S grips.