SantaBarbaraKimber Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I just bought a Hogue grip sleeve for my Ruger 22/45 as that pistol has a famously thin set of grips. Midway.com - $7.99. I was concerned about getting it on as several people in the reviews said it was a pain in the butt to do so. My friend came up with an idea that is perfect. Ronson lighter fluid (for lighters, not BBQ's). Squirt liberally on the inside of the rubber grip. Slip on. Let dry. Total install time - 3.27 seconds. [About as fast as my split times. :-)] I am guessing this will work for any brand rubber sleeve. Thanks for the Forum, BE. It is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHoffman Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 One thing that worked for me was my wife's hair spray. Gets it nice and slick to put on but when it dries it sticks very good and doesn't move. Used to use to get tight motorcycle grips on the bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calishootr Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 while not as fast as 3 seconds, back inthe dayto put one on my gen1 glock i dropped one in a cup of water and heated it up in the microwave tillthe water was just under boiling, pull it out, shake offthe excess water and slide into place, it shrinks up nice as it cools down, been in place for 15 yrs??? now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Cannon Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Great tips all! I think I speak for a fairly large group when I say, "NOW ya tell me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I just ordered a set of "overgrips" for my 22/45 hunter from a guy in Indiana. These fit over the existing grips and can either be secured with 1911 grips screws or sticky taped on. I can then remove the Hogue sleeve. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Tried the same grips as airdale and they are still in the wrapper. The work fine but I went the route of having the grip milled and 1911 bushings put it so now it takes regular 1911 grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro-Pain Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Doesn't the lighter fluid degrade the rubber in the grip sleeve? How did you properly clean the excess fluid out? I'm pretty sure you would want to avoid all "en-LIGHT-ening" encounters between muzzle flash and lighter fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 The lighter fluid will evaporate. Does not hurt rubber sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 It is a golf club regripping trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biloxi23 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 It's also an old trick for moto-cross riders for replacing handlebars and grips. After teh lighter fluid evaporates, you couldn't turn the grips with pliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 If the use of petroleum products scares you, I've always used Windex to install those grip sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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