Making Replica Pistol Grips
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 .40 Cal Beretta Model 96This is the gun as I got it. Original grips are a polymer (plastic) of some sort. Grips are very thin with lots of cut outs/relief details on the inside. |  Original GripsPicture of the original grips removed from the gun. Been used a lot! |
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 Left GripThis is the inside of the left grip showing details of the cut-outs on the inside. On the left is the walnut blank with some milling work done and drawings of the work to be done. |  Milling GripI use an end mill bit in my drill press with an X-Y positioning vise to do the mill work. Accuracy is only about ± 5 mils on dimensions. I rely on hand tools and files for finished dimensions. |
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 Right Grip DoneThis shows the finished right hand grip finished and mounted on gun. Left grip is shown with walnut blank. |  Left GripLeft grip finished with Tru-Oil and mounted on gun. |
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 Right GripRight grip also finished with Tru-Oil and mounted on gun. |
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