Instructions for proper procedure for installation of Single Action Bonded Ivory Grips with out breakage.
Grips Broken due to improper installation will not be eligible for return or exchange
GENERATION 1 MAGAZINES
These magazines are notched on the right side for the magazine release.
GENERATION 2 MAGAZINES
These magazines are also notched on the right side for the magazine release.
GENERATION 3 MAGAZINES
These magazines are notched on the right side for the magazine release, and can include an additional notch in front of the magazine for ambidextrous magazine release models.
Generation 1, 2, and 3 magazines will interchange as long as the magazine release is in the standard right hand configuration (except ambidextrous models).
GENERATION 4 MAGAZINES
These magazines are notched on the right and left side (left retention notch) for the reversible magazine release, and can also include an additional notch in front of the magazine for the ambidextrous magazine release.
Generation 4 magazines will interchange with all previous GLOCK generations.
GENERATION 5 MAGAZINES
These magazines are notched on both sides for the reversible magazine release and include an orange follower, raised feed lip, and a floor plate that is slightly extended and curved in the front.
Generation 5 magazines will not interchange with any previous GLOCK generations.
Fitting Info
The Colt Python grips offered here are designed to drop-in fit on the Colt Python (2020+) and the Colt Anaconda (2021+) models. Grip screw included with purchase.
COLT PYTHON (1955-2005 MODELS): Due to frame variations, it may take minor fitting with a file or sandpaper to fit the grips to the older Colt Python models.
COLT ANACONDA (1990-2003 MODELS): The grips on this page will NOT fit the older Colt Anaconda models.
TRIPLE K REPRODUCTION GRIPS
We Suggest you use a qualified gunsmith to complete all installations, fittings and repairs.
Please remember that altered and/or broken merchandise cannot be returned for refund or exchange.
Most of the items are hand casted and may be sanded, filed, reamed drilled or polished (similar to wood) for proper fitting. Several of the items are injection molded and should be grinded or filed, sanding will not work.
If your item is warped in shipping or if you need a curved piece and the item you have is flat, simply soak in hot tap water for about 60 seconds until pliable, then apply to gun and hold in place until cool. Installation of the escutcheons or screw may also be done while the piece and escutcheons are warm to prevent cracking.
Final Fitting Tip: In some cases, you may want to fit the grips to the frame/back strap. After installing screws and snugging the down, carefully apply a layer or two of blue painters’ tape to the back strap or portion of the frame which need to be adjusted using an area at a time, but repetitively go over all the high areas until flush. once you have completed one grip repeat the process on the other grip. Remove the tape and inspect on the shaved edges. Polish using a small felt buff dampened with plastic polish using a Dremel tool on slow speed.
Make sure grips are at room temp or warmer before installation, broken and/or modified grips are a non-returnable item. some sets require escutcheons on BOTH sided. These can be ordered in the hardware section.
Smith & Wesson Round Butt Frame
Smith & Wesson Square Butt Frame
Smith & Wesson Back Straps/Hogue Rubber Texture
Beretta 21 & Tomcat
The general procedures for fitting grips are:
- First, make sure the handgun is unloaded and safe to work on.
- Put the grips on with your hands, pressing them flush to the frame. NEVER USE THE GRIP SCREW TO FORCE THE GRIPS ONTO THE GRIP FRAME PIN. If you cannot press the grips over the grip frame pin, open the edge of the pinhole with a knife then push the grips on by hand until they are flush with the frame.
- Tighten the grip screw until it is snug. By over-tightening, the grip screw or by trying to force the grips together by the screw will cause the escutcheon to break through the grip.
- After the grip is snug to the frame operate the unloaded firearm making sure there is no interference in the operation of the handgun. If the grip does not fit flush against the frame because of hanging up on the frame pin bevel the hole in the grip to allow the pin to start and press the grips together, then snug up the grip screw.