P-38 grips--

jrhilde · October 24, 2011, 07:53 PM

I just bought a nice Walther P-38 today and would like to replace the original grip panels--the gun was manufactured in 1941, is in very good condition, but the grip panels have an over all oil stained look and really detract from the piece---I would appreciate any info on a good place to go for new grips--thanks------John

ZEBRARANGER · October 24, 2011, 08:06 PM

Are you looking for original grips or wood? CDNN and Sportsmans Guide has the P38/P1 Black Synthetic Grips, they are post war though. Gripsforguns.com has them in wood. I put wood on mine a couple of years ago.

priler · October 24, 2011, 11:02 PM

WOW ZEBRARANGER,that is one nice looking p38/p1 with those wood grips. i had to stare at it for a while.nice black finish too.

i've seen lots of different options on grips for them. do a wide search everywhere to get what you want. bakelite(gunbroker and others) in different shades,wood in different colors,plastic in black and i think brown,they're out there. nill grips has some nice but expensive ones too.

Idaho Spud · October 25, 2011, 12:47 AM

Don't know if this will help, but...... http://www.robertrtg.com/contact-us.html

tipoc · October 25, 2011, 04:25 AM

This last post above is spam.

tipoc

jrhilde · October 25, 2011, 05:31 PM

Thanks for the suggestions on where to look guys---Got to agree, those wood grips are very sharp---I'll for sure hang on to the original grip panels though due to I think I got lucky on this deal--It was manufactured in "41", all the serial numbers match, came with the holster and extra mag and is in approx 85% condition--I've already had an offer of $300 over what I paid for it, but these have always been a favorite of mine so I think I'll just keep it---John

jmstr · October 25, 2011, 06:02 PM

grips for guns dot com is a domain for sale now. Is the store gone? Or was there another provider?

Loved the grips though: wish I could get some.

Edit: Found it: Grips4guns.com, not 'for'.

**James K** · October 25, 2011, 06:08 PM

If you have a matching 1941 P.38, your gun should have brown plastic grips, not wood, so I don't understand how they could "stain". Some have a sort of mottled look but that is normal.

Those early P.38s are getting scarce, and expensive, so I strongly recommend not messing with one in nice original condition.

Jim

jrhilde · October 26, 2011, 08:03 AM

Oh no, not going to mess with it at all--I'm finding out it has a fair amount of collector value as is--the mottled look is what I was referring to, the grips are plastic, looks like they would have been a shiny black originally, but now have dull orange splotches and the surface is sort of uneven looking--I'm sure this is probabely typical due to the age and possibly normal wear--just that the overall look would be enhanced with a set of nice looking grips, but of course keep the originals-----John

group17 · October 26, 2011, 10:15 AM

You should check CDNN under grips
http://www.cdnninvestments.com/wap3blsygrus.html

Idaho Spud · October 26, 2011, 10:57 AM

tipoc said:

This last post above is spam.

tipoc
Not sure how you conclude that. Too much medical maryjane, perhaps? I bought recoil springs, guide rods, and some other stuff for a P-1 some time ago from this site. Good people. Just trying to help this guy. You need to get outta Kalif. That's what I did 7 years ago.

Edit: Maybe this is preferable? http://www.robertrtg.com/p1.html

jrhilde · October 26, 2011, 10:15 PM

Thanks again --- Found exactly what I wanted from Grips4guns--nice figured wood with the horizontal slots, just like the originals---I'll put em on when I get them and then post a couple photos--------John

October 24, 2011, 07:53 PM	#1
jrhilde Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2011 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 122	P-38 grips-- I just bought a nice Walther P-38 today and would like to replace the original grip panels--the gun was manufactured in 1941, is in very good condition, but the grip panels have an over all oil stained look and really detract from the piece---I would appreciate any info on a good place to go for new grips--thanks------John __________________ Remember, two of anything is a collection----

October 24, 2011, 08:06 PM	#2
ZEBRARANGER Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 479	Are you looking for original grips or wood? CDNN and Sportsmans Guide has the P38/P1 Black Synthetic Grips, they are post war though. Gripsforguns.com has them in wood. I put wood on mine a couple of years ago. __________________ THE ULTIMATE HANDGUN RACK http://manaboutracks.com/default.aspx

October 25, 2011, 05:31 PM	#6
jrhilde Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2011 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 122	Thanks for the suggestions on where to look guys---Got to agree, those wood grips are very sharp---I'll for sure hang on to the original grip panels though due to I think I got lucky on this deal--It was manufactured in "41", all the serial numbers match, came with the holster and extra mag and is in approx 85% condition--I've already had an offer of $300 over what I paid for it, but these have always been a favorite of mine so I think I'll just keep it---John __________________ Remember, two of anything is a collection----

October 25, 2011, 06:02 PM	#7
jmstr Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2001 Posts: 699	grips for guns dot com is a domain for sale now. Is the store gone? Or was there another provider? Loved the grips though: wish I could get some. Edit: Found it: Grips4guns.com, not 'for'. __________________ Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin. Its the triumphant twang of a bedspring.

October 25, 2011, 06:08 PM	#8
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,433	If you have a matching 1941 P.38, your gun should have brown plastic grips, not wood, so I don't understand how they could "stain". Some have a sort of mottled look but that is normal. Those early P.38s are getting scarce, and expensive, so I strongly recommend not messing with one in nice original condition. Jim __________________ Jim K

October 24, 2011, 11:02 PM	#3
priler Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2008 Posts: 165	WOW ZEBRARANGER,that is one nice looking p38/p1 with those wood grips. i had to stare at it for a while.nice black finish too. i've seen lots of different options on grips for them. do a wide search everywhere to get what you want. bakelite(gunbroker and others) in different shades,wood in different colors,plastic in black and i think brown,they're out there. nill grips has some nice but expensive ones too.

October 25, 2011, 12:47 AM	#4
Idaho Spud Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Posts: 147	Don't know if this will help, but...... http://www.robertrtg.com/contact-us.html

October 25, 2011, 04:25 AM	#5
tipoc Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Location: Redwood City, Ca. Posts: 1,942	This last post above is spam. tipoc

October 26, 2011, 08:03 AM	#9
jrhilde Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2011 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 122	Oh no, not going to mess with it at all--I'm finding out it has a fair amount of collector value as is--the mottled look is what I was referring to, the grips are plastic, looks like they would have been a shiny black originally, but now have dull orange splotches and the surface is sort of uneven looking--I'm sure this is probabely typical due to the age and possibly normal wear--just that the overall look would be enhanced with a set of nice looking grips, but of course keep the originals-----John __________________ Remember, two of anything is a collection----

October 26, 2011, 10:15 AM	#10
group17 Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Posts: 307	You should check CDNN under grips http://www.cdnninvestments.com/wap3blsygrus.html

October 26, 2011, 10:57 AM	#11
Idaho Spud Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Posts: 147	tipoc said: This last post above is spam. tipoc Not sure how you conclude that. Too much medical maryjane, perhaps? I bought recoil springs, guide rods, and some other stuff for a P-1 some time ago from this site. Good people. Just trying to help this guy. You need to get outta Kalif. That's what I did 7 years ago. Edit: Maybe this is preferable? http://www.robertrtg.com/p1.html Last edited by Idaho Spud; October 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM.

October 26, 2011, 10:15 PM	#12
jrhilde Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2011 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 122	Thanks again --- Found exactly what I wanted from Grips4guns--nice figured wood with the horizontal slots, just like the originals---I'll put em on when I get them and then post a couple photos--------John __________________ Remember, two of anything is a collection----