Reproduction WWII Red-Brown Grips

Fuego · 02-04-2010, 11:18 PM

Reproduction WWII Red-Brown Grips

Who currently makes the best reproduction grips for the P.38? Personal experience please. Appearence, fit, texture, durability--who makes the best ones?

jujonte · 02-08-2010, 01:34 PM

You can try this web site....
http://www.carlwalther.com/pp.htm

It's Earl's repair. I have bought a number of items from him and suppossedly he deals directly with Walther for all new or used replacement parts for anything Walther in the U.S Hope this helps.

searcher451 · 02-08-2010, 05:36 PM

You can find original grips for the P.38s on a number of sites; CDNN is selling originals for less than $13 right now, for example; they are black and used. I can't remember seeing a reproduction grip produced for the P.38 that is a reddish brown. You almost always have to buy originals, and they generally are pricey. Check Randall Bessler's Collector Firearms site (main page, left-hand side, under Walther at the bottom) to get an idea of what he might have in stock, and the prices attached to them.

Fuego · 02-17-2010, 10:56 PM

My research has led me to conclude that the Vit Zimanek are about the best of the lot for looks, fit and function.

The stock post war black plastic P.38-P.1-P.4 grips are functional and fit well, but give up a bit of panache.

I also ordered up some Altamont grooved walnut grips in the Heerspistole style that fit very well, but I have not had them to the range yet.

So, bottom line, if you want the look of the WWII red brown plastic grips, go with Vit Zimanek.

02-04-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
Fuego Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	Reproduction WWII Red-Brown Grips Reproduction WWII Red-Brown Grips Who currently makes the best reproduction grips for the P.38? Personal experience please. Appearence, fit, texture, durability--who makes the best ones?

02-08-2010, 01:34 PM	#2
jujonte Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 190	You can try this web site.... http://www.carlwalther.com/pp.htm It's Earl's repair. I have bought a number of items from him and suppossedly he deals directly with Walther for all new or used replacement parts for anything Walther in the U.S Hope this helps. __________________ "the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and the state" NRA - LT Member

02-08-2010, 05:36 PM	#3
searcher451 Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,230	You can find original grips for the P.38s on a number of sites; CDNN is selling originals for less than $13 right now, for example; they are black and used. I can't remember seeing a reproduction grip produced for the P.38 that is a reddish brown. You almost always have to buy originals, and they generally are pricey. Check Randall Bessler's Collector Firearms site (main page, left-hand side, under Walther at the bottom) to get an idea of what he might have in stock, and the prices attached to them. __________________ Searcher 451 Μολὼν λαβέ

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02-17-2010, 10:56 PM	#4
Fuego Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	My research has led me to conclude that the Vit Zimanek are about the best of the lot for looks, fit and function. The stock post war black plastic P.38-P.1-P.4 grips are functional and fit well, but give up a bit of panache. I also ordered up some Altamont grooved walnut grips in the Heerspistole style that fit very well, but I have not had them to the range yet. So, bottom line, if you want the look of the WWII red brown plastic grips, go with Vit Zimanek.