kwelhand Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Just got an Elite Custom in 9mm and ended up getting Stock III aluminium grip from a private seller. Original wooden grip was too big for me and needed some slim grip for my relatively small hand. Unfortunately, I'm new to the wonderful world of Tanfoglio and didn't know that the Stock III grip was too long for my gun. Since I need to keep the factory magwell, it looks like that I have to cut down the grip to fit w/ my Elite Custom. I've searched the net and couldn't find the method they've used to cut down the aluminium grips. Does anyone know how to properly cut down the aluminium grip w/o damaging or ended up w/ worst case of bubba'ing you've ever seen? I've basic tools like Dremel, file and Ridgid 14" metal chop saw. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I'd cut slightly oversized with small hacksaw, grinding wheel or cutoff wheel or similar - measure twice cut once. Then dress/trim last millimeter or so with a good flat file to exact fit. I've done this on some alum grips before - but I cut off slightly to much so there was a gap. Don't "over cut" - file to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverse_edge Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 20 minutes ago, sfinney said: I'd cut slightly oversized with small hacksaw, grinding wheel or cutoff wheel or similar - measure twice cut once. This... You can always take more off. You cant put any back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Don't cut them! SELL them and buy the correct "short" version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDA Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 7 hours ago, johnbu said: Don't cut them! SELL them and buy the correct "short" version. Agree with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwelhand Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) I already cut it... Only paid $50 so I wouldn't worry too much... didn't feel like to paying $120 + shipping for that tiny pair of grip panels. The aluminium grip panels are very tough and I ended up chopping it off w/ my metal chop saw. As sfinney suggested, I cut it slightly oversized, then used the flat file to hand fit the grips. Came out pretty good... now, I need a set of screws bad. The old screws sticks out too much. Thanks for your help guys~ Edited November 2, 2017 by kwelhand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Looks nice! BTW, you guys would faint if saw what I have done with bench grinders, hacksaws, files, and yes even dremels to high dollar race guns I don't mind gunsmithing fees, just hate waiting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverse_edge Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Turned out real good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 now u can sell them as short grips at $120. u took one screw from cz where is the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooo Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 They did come out nice and clean looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwelhand Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 hours ago, yigal said: now u can sell them as short grips at $120. u took one screw from cz where is the other? I've tried both Tanfo & CZ screws and they're no go. Obviously, too long for my aluminium grips. Does anyone know the correct screws for this type of grips? I stopped by at my local hardware store and they don't have anything close to this size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 is the threading good ? try get few spare screws from cz or tan. dealer for this handgun. it must have item. standard size is M3.5x8 and M3.5x6 cz 75 was designed under communist regime. they didn't buy no screws no nuts and no washers. they produce everything inside country. and this M3.5 screw size very difficult to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwelhand Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) Fortunately, the thread is still good. I will try to order some EGD Xtreme grip screws for my aluminum grips. I think it should fit... Edited November 2, 2017 by kwelhand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yes, the Xtreme gripscrews will fit. They’re designed for those grips, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwelhand Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: Yes, the Xtreme gripscrews will fit. They’re designed for those grips, after all. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 4:12 PM, johnbu said: Don't cut them! SELL them and buy the correct "short" version. I have a set of silver extreme grips for a Stock 2 that I don't use. Anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenagain Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 On 11/2/2017 at 8:24 AM, kwelhand said: I already cut it... man that looks sharp!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sc0 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 file/grind the screws down to fit? I have a pair of EGD grips with shortened PD stainless grip screws with reshaped smaller heads to fit the screw pocket reliefs. The EGD grip screws had some quality control problems and the PD screws were a lifesaver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwelhand Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 6 hours ago, drivenagain said: man that looks sharp!!! I guess I'm getting good at this... here's my latest cut down project. Worked out perfect. The key is use flat file and work VERY slowly. Do not rush unless you want to end up with crappy grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa-XD45 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 13 hours ago, Sc0 said: file/grind the screws down to fit? What he said ^^^. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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