If new screws are supplied with the grips, use them if not, use your original screws. Multiple-pin grips must be gently moved to work them apart - direct, outward force will cause cracking or breaking of the grip.Ĭlean the frame before installing new grips. 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.

Some grips have one or more pins in the back- or frontstrap area. Don't wait until the problem is insurmountable, or damage is done to the gun or grips. If you're not sure, ASK US! We have installed these grips ourselves and are familiar with the process. Please refer to any instructions for each particular grip on the web page relating to that grip, or any instructions included in the package. Set aside and preserve the factory grips, as they might be a valuable part of the weapon and should you decide to sell the weapon they could increase the value. Be careful not to damage the existing grips. Remove Existing Grips as per the instructions of the manufacturer. Double check to make sure no rounds remain in the weapon. Revolvers: Open the cylinder and remove any rounds. Pistols: Remove the magazine, clear the action and check barrel and chamber to ensure they are clear of any rounds. Point the gun in a safe direction to unload it. IF YOU'RE NOT SURE WHAT GUN YOU HAVE, ASK US FOR HELP BEFORE PURCHASING GRIPS.īefore any disassembly of the gun, MAKE SURE IT IS UNLOADED. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT GRIPS FOR YOUR GUN.

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