Custom Grips 1858 New Army

[CDM5]

I've sourced why my 1858 shoots around 2 feet high. The gun slides out of my hand upon firing, I tried using a real death grip and held 5 out of 24 on the bull.
Gloves may be a cheaper option but I'd rather a secure grip.




Can anyone suggest a stock maker to make a set of grips that incorporate a palm/web swell or thumb shelf.

[dromia]

Les Bowler, wherefore art though now?

[dromia]

Seriously though we all miss Les and fine bespoke pistol grips.

Personally I'd get a spare set of grips and have at them with Milliput, files and sandpaper.

The end result may not be pretty but you can easily get a set of good fitting grips this way with a little patience.

[dromia]

You could always raise the foresight.

A strip of can metal epoxied to the front of the ramp site can then be snipped and filed down to get you on target, sight black and away you go.

[Sim G]

What load are you using. Increased velocity will lower point of impact.

[1066]

When shooting my Rem 58 I find I can curl my little finger under the grip, in effect holding the pistol with 3 fingers. I use 30 grains BP and never found it a problem.

I must say, the grips are small - I can't imagine why they were designed that way in the first place.

[CDM5]

What load are you using. Increased velocity will lower point of impact.

Tried that to not much effect. Used both a .38 case of powder and a 9mm case. Can't remember how many grains off the top of my head.

[CDM5]

When shooting my Rem 58 I find I can curl my little finger under the grip, in effect holding the pistol with 3 fingers. I use 30 grains BP and never found it a problem.

I must say, the grips are small - I can't imagine why they were designed that way in the first place.

I tried this earlier, it helps somewhat I agree but still rides up in my hand.

[CDM5]

Seriously though we all miss Less and fine bespoke pistol grips.

Personally I'd get a spare set of grips and have at them with Milliput, files and sandpaper.

The end result may not be pretty but you can easily get a set of good fitting grips this way with a little patience.

That's what I'm planning on doing if quotes are over budget. Something like this would do.

[poll007]

I have the same problem with mine, so if you find a solution be sure to let us know.

my current plan is to make some from MDF to get the right fit and checkering the surface.(the either casting them in a tough rubber, or copying the designs in a nicer wood)