Any problems with the fit?
Looks great. Good luck.
I may order the checkered.
Finally figured out how to post pics, Thanks Danny.
Here's A pic I'm posting on a EDC thread on another forum, but wanted to show my Black Cherry grips on a two tone. I like the look but I'm tempted to try out the grey/black, and the brown/black also.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/5414035653_a486ea6047_z.jpg)
I noticed after cleaning the R9S that a slight discoloration can be seen in the area of the top grip screw on both sides of the gun (the top front portion of the grip). I noticed this too with the original black grips as well......any suggestions as to what this is and/or how to prevent it.
Thanks,
Rich
For me, I'd like black.
I carry mine in a Meco back pocket holster, but in the front pocket. I have carried it one time in the Meco Sharkskin, however, only to lunch and back; not really worried about scratching the Blues as I am about holster wear on the finish.
I'm going to try that Renaissance Wax/Polish that Richard suggested.
http://www.restorationproduct.com/
Just got the Renaissance Wax in the mail and have now applied it to the #127; just a little dab goes a long way. This is some good stuff. Have now applied it to the R973. You gotta get and try this. A big thanks, Richard!
Ken
Let me know how you like it in a couple of weeks. :)
Nice looking grips! ;D
For a minute there, I thought you had my PUP!
(http://vzgrips.com/img/Grip%20Pics/R9/R9%20013-2.jpg)Great picture! I was wondering . . . before taking the picture did you lightly oil or wax the gun?
Great picture! I was wondering . . . before taking the picture did you lightly oil or wax the gun?
linked to VZ's website, so you'd have to ask them. ;DDone, I'll post VZ's answer here after I hear back from them.
Mike,
The pin that the trigger pivots on is held on each end by the grips, possibly the locating pin holes are too large (or larger than on the factory grips)
Mike,
Tracker,
I have always thought there should be a small groove machined around that post to keep the spring from sliding off, .
Interesting about the groove, just a few weeks ago a gunsmith was showing a Bersa 380 that had a groove for that trigger spring in the frame.
Goove on the pin, notwithstanding, the Bersa is a heavy, crude gun.
Ken
Let me know how you like it in a couple of weeks. :)
John. You are now asleep. I understand! ;D ;D ;D ;D
I think it was a result of reading the last page. ;D ;D
Hi all,
I got a pair of VZ grips today (checkered black/cherry) and I love the way they feel on the weapon. I have run into a snag and was hoping someone has a picture of the inside of the right grip (the one with the cutout) , after installing mine I noticed a rattle where there had been none before. The weapon seems to function fine however the trigger is noticeably loose and wobbly. I took off the grip and reinstalled the factory one, no rattle and the trigger tightened right up. I looked at the cutout on the VZ and noticed that it was different in dimension than the factory grip. It seems that the VZ is pressing on the transfer bar spring and when I take the VZ off, the spring pops out of the hole in the transfer bar. I'm including a picture of the insides of the factory and VZ grips. I noticed a difference in the thickness at the backstrap area, the front of the grip and the lower cutout is wider on the factory grip. I don't know if this matters or not???? It could be user error on my part. I can't imagine I'm the only one with this issue and I'm not knocking VZ in any way. I really want these to work on my pistol but I can't take the rattle and loose trigger. Maybe I'm not installing them correctly, any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks, Mike
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/jmoh/DSCN0330.jpg)
Never mind
Anyone have their screws strip out of their new VZ grips?Do you mean the threads or the hex indentation in the screw's head stripped out? If the head, I found that the hex tool that came with the VZ grips wobbled slightly when inserted into the head - which could easily strip the head when force is applied. I had a Sears Craftsman 1/16" hex tool in my tool box and found that this fit tight in the head. Using the Sears tool I removed the factory screws and installed the VZ screws with no problem.
Thanks for the welcome. I had posted a photo of a funny poster that involved a cup of coffee, but then deleted it as it had a bit of rough language, and i didnt want my first post to be about that. Anyway, for my new guy intro, i bought a stainless two-tone R9S two weeks ago, but then decided i really liked the Stealth model better, so i ordered one and am still waiting for it to get to my NY FFL from Arizona. I probably am not going to ever shoot my stainless one, and just sell it as soon as my Stealth comes in. Or else I might just keep it in the box as factory fresh for a while, i don't know. I like small pistols, and have two Seecamps, in .32 and .380 and a Kahr P380 that shoots smooth as silk and is 100% reliable. I just wanted to upgrade my carry caliber for a bit more punch. I am a bit spoiled by the Seecamp though. I retired two years ago from the NYPD after 24 years. I always just had 2 wheel guns, a SW model 10 on my hip and during off hours a SW model 36 on my belt. I got tired of carrying that heavy steel after all those years, and wanted something a bit lighter. This forum has great info and seems to have great brothers willing to help out.
Joe, Welcome to the group from a former Western New Yorker.