Grip And Stock Assembly Instructions I Custom Firearm Products

Grip AND STOCK Installation

REMOVAL OF THE OLD grips OR STOCKS

Before any disassembly of the gun, MAKE SURE IT IS UNLOADED.

Point the gun in a safe direction to unload it.

Pistols: Remove the magazine, clear the action and check barrel and chamber to ensure they are clear of any rounds.

Revolvers: Open the cylinder and remove any rounds. Double check to make sure no rounds remain in the weapon.

Remove Existing Grips as per the instructions of the manufacturer. Be careful not to damage the existing grips.

Set aside and preserve the factory grips, ask about our trade in program and receive a credit for trading in your old grips.

Installing New Grips OR STOCKS

Clean the frame before installing new grips.

If you're not sure, ASK US! We have installed these grips ourselves and are familiar with the process. Don't wait until the problem is insurmountable, or damage is done to the gun or grips. Some revolver grips have one or more pins in the back- or front strap area. The halves of these grips must be carefully worked apart by slow, easy movement - rotating around the pin on those grips with just one pin to prevent damage to the new grips. Multiple-pin grips must be gently moved to work them apart - direct, outward force will cause cracking or breaking of the grip. Avoid prying the two halves apart as you may nick the wood of the grips or damage the holes containing the pins. Clean the frame before installing new grips.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE GRIP SCREW(S), as the grips will be damaged when the gun is fired. Grips should be just snugged up, typically no further than 45 degrees after the screw head contacts the grip; to further secure grip screw(s), Do not use a permanent thread sealant as the screw(s) will require heat for removal. Tightening the grip screw(s) until they will no longer turn is the surest way to damage your grips!

If the grips do not fit correctly, DO NOT FORCE THEM ON. Be certain you have purchased the correct grips for your gun! If they are correct, fit the grips to the gun before installing the grip screws(s); never use the screws to force or pull the grips to the gun, as doing so may damage the grips

Some guns vary quite a bit in frame dimensions from gun to gun, such as surplus guns or those from former Soviet-bloc countries. Fitting to the specific gun may be needed if the gun is worn, surplus or older, as the manufacturing process was not as precise, involved hand fitting, or were made with an eye toward production volume rather than precise tolerances. Often surplus or service weapons are of this nature. Metal may be thinner in the slide or frame, or require spacers or work for a tight fit,

Many guns prior to the 1980s were largely made by hand and fitted by a gunsmith during assembly. This results in differences from gun to gun, something less common now as guns are made using CNC machining, as are our grips.

Be sure to operate your unloaded pistol with the new grips on it prior to firing it. Ensure that the gun's parts operate correctly and there is no interference with the operation. Check to be sure slides, hammers and other moving parts do not contact the grip, as damage could occur. If contact points are found, adjust the position of the grips or fit them to the gun where needed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only install grips on the frame for which they were designed. Even then, grips may not always be a perfect fit right out of the package as grip frames may vary. Please, read the instructions and DO NOT attempt any alteration until you have done so. Also bear in mind the instruction by manufacturer of your weapon.

Grips that have been modified in any way ARE NOT RETURNABLE. Grips damaged due to overtightened grip screws, improper installation or failure to follow manufacturer's or our instructions may not be covered by any warranty. You are responsible for the proper installation of your grips. After installing grips, CHECK YOUR GUN and make sure that all parts of the gun function correctly and without being obstructed or hindered by the grip. Cycle the action on semi-auto pistols to ensure clearance between the grips and the slide; improper clearance may result in damage to the grips or gun when the gun is operated. Improper manipulation of any other internal component may affect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may cause serious injury or death.

NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM UNLESS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING AUTHORIZED PARTS.

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