Sidearms & Scatterguns Old Revolver Grip Replacements

[rlsmith1]

Was cleaning out my grandparents place after they moved and found an old 22 revolver and after playing cowboy for a little bit, the grips fell apart. I think they were broke to start and glued back to the frame.

Who does quality custom or semi custom grips? I don’t think I’ll need pearl with gold inlay but I also don’t want this to be a experiment for someone either.

Pics below, thanks in advance!

 

[cas6969]

Custom grips are going to cost a couple to several times what that thing is worth.

Reproduction ones would be the way to go assuming they're available.
https://www.vintagegungrips.com

 

[rlsmith1]

For sure but it’s a family piece so I don’t mind it. Really just looking for new grips and don’t have to be fancy

 

[roostercogburn98]

Might start looking for an ejector assembly as well

 

[rlsmith1]

Haha yeah one thing at a time

 

[cas6969]

I wasn't talking about fancy ones. lol Those would start about $400-450 and just go up depending on material.

What is it, an RG? If that's the case, even the cheap grips will be worth more than the gun.

 

[cas6969]

Seems to be several choices for grips.

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[M4guru]

There is no scenario where custom grips cost less than 3x the value of the gun.

Scott Kolar at SK Grips, BluMagnum, Bobby Tyler, and Rowen all make beautiful wood grips, but even then they'll be $375 on the low end and $1000 on the high end. The savage in me says get mastodon or dall sheep to troll people on the internet LOL. Spend the $2500.

Just buy 3 oversized blanks, write the first two off as practice, and make your own.

 

[Bigfatcock]

How thick is the grip frame?

 

[308pirate]

I think all they need is a pair of escutcheons and a screw.

 

[Bigfatcock]

I think all they need is a pair of escutcheons and a screw.

Looks to me like the escutcheon on both sides have pulled through.

 

[308pirate]

Looks to me like the escutcheon on both sides have pulled through.

That's what I mean, looks like they were gone a long time ago which is why the panels were glued on.

Do they make oversized ones to repair things like this?

 

[Bigfatcock]

Numerich has .25 diameter escutcheons and screws. Only problem is, with no bottom support, they’re likely to pull through when tightened.

He could always get some tubing to go around the screw and provide support for the escutcheons when tightening.

 

[308pirate]

Numerich has .25 diameter escutcheons and screws. Only problem is, with no bottom support, they’re likely to pull through when tightened.

He could always get some tubing to go around the screw and provide support for the escutcheons when tightening.

Serrated escutcheons with a thin coat of JB Weld on the OD would work, I think.

 

[Bigfatcock]

Serrated escutcheons with a thin coat of JB Weld on the OD would work, I think.

They still pull through if over tightened, which is what most people do.

Those little skinny escutcheons are gross. I highly recommend these:

Grip Screw & Escutcheon Set, New Reproduction

Grip Screw & Escutcheon Set, New Reproduction

www.gunpartscorp.com

 

[308pirate]

They still pull through if over tightened, which is what most people do.

Even with JB Weld and pressed into a slightly undersized hole?

Knurling and a press fit with epoxy is a legit way to take up torque.

 

[Bigfatcock]

With those knurls, coat them with JB Weld and press into a slightly undersized hole and let cure.

They won't be coming off.

They will.

 

[Bigfatcock]

Even with JB Weld and pressed into a slightly undersized hole?

Knurling and a press fit with epoxy is a legit way to take up torque.

A couple things you have to factor in:

A) The strength of the grip material. It might be brittle. If so, pressing into a slightly undersized hole could crack the panels.

B) The forces of tightening will break the escutcheons loose over time, and pull them through.

Now, a very slight press fit, and a reinforcing piece of tubing for the grip screw to go through will solve the above issues.

Also, your idea will work for a while as long as the grip screw isn’t tightened with a breaker bar, lol.

 

[MikeinTexas]

NC ordnance inc. I used to live there and if you call you can get pretty much anything you need.
google gungrip . Com

you can search by manufacturer and find them

 

[rlsmith1]

Beyond pleased with @Bigfatcock's work!!! Next up is sourcing an ejector assembly...