Grip fitment issue on #99021

[2tango2]

Picked up a set of VZ Compact Diamondbacks with the intention of putting them on my #99021 that I got last week.  The right grip fits perfect, the left seems to fit fine but when attempting to line the grip screw up I can see that it is off just ever so slightly.  Just enough so that you can't start the screw in the threads unless at an angle and we know we don't want to do that.

I tried the grips on my PCR and they went on no problem.  So it doesn't look like it's the grips.  In fact I plan on leaving the grips on my PCR and hoping to get another set for the #99021  I was able to get the rubber grips back on by pushing the screw through the grip and starting the screw into the hole straight.  Because the rubber grips have a bit more flex to them, I was able to get the grip to fit back on.  G10 or aluminum won't be as flexible, ideas or tips on getting those grips to fit when the grip hole doesn't line up perfectly with the frame threads?

I don't want to booger things up as I've never had fitment issues before

PS the oem grips screws are really soft...yeeesh

[Tok36]

I would embiggen the hole in the grip.

[M1A4ME]

I've changed several older pistols to the soft rubber factory grips.  Most of them seem to have an alignment issue on one side or the other.

I don't know if it's the grips or the frame that are different.

I guess the soft rubber grips are easier to install, in spite of the alignment issues, due to being able to push/twist them a little to get a better alignment.

If one side does align well - I install that one last.  That leaves me able to get a finger through the frame from the other side to help push/pull/put pressure one the stubborn side.

I also, sometimes, leave the grip "up" off the frame, get the screw started a turn or two (so I know it's straight and threading in without damage to the screw or frame threads) and then start the pushing/twisting action to get the front of the grip down in/on the frame and aligned before using the screw to force the rear of the grip down into place.  Again, this might only work with the flexible rubber factory grip panels.

Good luck with it.  That can be a frustrating task.

[SEAKPhotog]

I have left side grip fit issues on both my P01 and PCR. Getting the stock rubber grips back on after taking them off is an interesting chore and my LOK grips for the P01 are loose on the left side. On both guns, the holes on the stock grips don't quite line up properly with the holes in the frame. I tried to Dremel the stock grips a bit and discovered they're rubber sandwiched over metal. Go figure. I'm going  to try the P01 LOK grips on the PCR for kicks but don't relish dealing with reinstalling the stock grips. Good luck!

[SEAKPhotog]

Oh and FWIW, I just ordered a pair of Beretta 92 VZ grips to try on my Girsan Regard (a 92 clone). VZ couldn't tell me if they'd fit or not so I just went ahead and got them to check out. They almost fit. Close enough that about 30 minutes with a Dremel had them fitting perfectly. Anyway, my point is that the G10 material was pretty easy to Dremel/sand if you need to enlarge the screw hole, trim edges, etc.

[2tango2]

I bought a set of Cool Hand Grenade model in the Cherry black color for short money off of Amazon.  They should be here tomorrow.

I mean the VZs were just off a smidge. Just enough so you couldn?t get the screw started correctly.  I have a thin round file if I need to make the hole just a little bit bigger.  If I manage to screw it up I won?t be that upset as I only paid half of what I paid for the VZ grips LOL


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[2tango2]

The Cool Hands fit perfectly [emoji3]






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[SEAKPhotog]

They look good.  I installed the LOK grips I bought for my OD green P01 that were loose on the left side onto my PCR this weekend.  They fit the PCR just fine.  Nice and tight. I also installed a pair of LOK grips onto my SP01 and they too fit very well.  Maybe I'll try Cool Hands for the OD green P01.

P01 and SP01 2 by Joe, on Flickr

P01 and SP01 1 by Joe, on Flickr

[2tango2]

They look good.  I installed the LOK grips I bought for my OD green P01 that were loose on the left side onto my PCR this weekend.  They fit the PCR just fine.  Nice and tight. I also installed a pair of LOK grips onto my SP01 and they too fit very well.  Maybe I'll try Cool Hands for the OD green P01.

P01 and SP01 2 by Joe, on Flickr

P01 and SP01 1 by Joe, on Flickr

Those look great [emoji106]

Check out the Cool Hand ones on Amazon.   These only ran me 34 bucks and shipped overnight.  Different colors are different prices but I think this color, the black ones and the black and gray ones are all $34




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[SEAKPhotog]

I ordered a pair of Cool Hands to try out right after I replied to your post   

[2tango2]

I ordered a pair of Cool Hands to try out right after I replied to your post   

Nice [emoji41]

For the price I?m very pleased with them


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[SEAKPhotog]

Just to touch base, I rec'd the Cool Hand grips for my OD Green P01 yesterday and put them on last night.  The fit is much better than the LOK grips. Installation went without a hitch and they're very solid.  No wiggle. Interesting.  I still prefer the palm swell LOK grips for ergos (I like a more rounded grip plus I like the "shelf" on top of the OEM and LOK grips - it's where my shooting hand thumb naturally rests) but dang, the Cool hands fit tight on the P01 whereas the LOKs wouldn't.  Go figure.  Thanks for the tip.

65274848_2350466171859311_6026942639415230464_n by Joe, on Flickr

[2tango2]

Just to touch base, I rec'd the Cool Hand grips for my OD Green P01 yesterday and put them on last night.  The fit is much better than the LOK grips. Installation went without a hitch and they're very solid.  No wiggle. Interesting.  I still prefer the palm swell LOK grips for ergos (I like a more rounded grip plus I like the "shelf" on top of the OEM and LOK grips - it's where my shooting hand thumb naturally rests) but dang, the Cool hands fit tight on the P01 whereas the LOKs wouldn't.  Go figure.  Thanks for the tip.

65274848_2350466171859311_6026942639415230464_n by Joe, on Flickr

That looks great [emoji106]


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