I've seen a several threads mentioning the need for better grips for the Rock Island double stacks, so I thought I'd post my experience. I received a pair of Alumagrips for the Para P14 in the mail today, with the hope that they would drop in right of the box. They don't, but it also didn't take much, even for a someone like myself, who is less gunsmith and more ******* with a dremel.
So here's the starting point, my double stack match 5 tactical Arnel special, currently with a Promag 20-rounder.
Immediately clear that the grips aren't going to just fall in, as it sits much too high. The safety transfer bar tunnel appears to be the culprit.
Cue the Dremel. More to remove than I first thought, but I suspect that it could have been done with less work by working at a 45 degree angle rather than flat, as I started out.
And there we go, much better.
Right hand side was a little harder, as the screw holes are off compared to the grips. Not as badly as this picture indicates, though, as the spur pushes them further off than needed.
Fixed...ish. Screws still don't line up perfectly. I could probably improve the fit by trimming the lower screw hole a hair or two, but I was rather short on time tonight.
All set!
All in all, this took me less than 30 minutes with a Dremel and a triangular file. I could probably improve the fit a little on the right side by adjusting the screw hole, but it is already a huge improvement compared to the originals.
I have no experience with the Alumagrips from before, but I'm quite pleased with them at this point. They feel like they just about stick to my hand without me even holding on to the gun. I hope to put a few rounds down range this weekend and will update with impressions then.
Thanks,
Everhome
So here's the starting point, my double stack match 5 tactical Arnel special, currently with a Promag 20-rounder.
Immediately clear that the grips aren't going to just fall in, as it sits much too high. The safety transfer bar tunnel appears to be the culprit.
Cue the Dremel. More to remove than I first thought, but I suspect that it could have been done with less work by working at a 45 degree angle rather than flat, as I started out.
And there we go, much better.
Right hand side was a little harder, as the screw holes are off compared to the grips. Not as badly as this picture indicates, though, as the spur pushes them further off than needed.
Fixed...ish. Screws still don't line up perfectly. I could probably improve the fit by trimming the lower screw hole a hair or two, but I was rather short on time tonight.
All set!
All in all, this took me less than 30 minutes with a Dremel and a triangular file. I could probably improve the fit a little on the right side by adjusting the screw hole, but it is already a huge improvement compared to the originals.
I have no experience with the Alumagrips from before, but I'm quite pleased with them at this point. They feel like they just about stick to my hand without me even holding on to the gun. I hope to put a few rounds down range this weekend and will update with impressions then.
Thanks,
Everhome