Adding Wood Grips to Resin Firefly Mal Pistol

[dr_slurpee]

I got a set of these real american walnut wood grips over on FireflyProps.net to try and finally upgrade and finish my resin Mal pistol. fireflyprops.net - Wood grips for sale

I'll be putting them on this, which I know will take a little alteration since the grips weren't designed to specifically fit the resin pistol, but it should be pretty simple to fill and modify the resin with a little bondo and elbow grease. More to follow!

 

[Crusaderman2004]

This will be a fun project to follow! Just curious, what resin model is that? A Wilco?

 

[LizardJedi]

Not a wilco, they don't have the safety switch, and the grips are separate.

Phillips? If so I think the grips would be close at least?

 

[Nexus6]

Phillips? If so I think the grips would be close at least?

It HAS to be. At least, it looks exactly like the Philippes' piece that I used to own...

 

[robstyle]

Keep in mind the Phil castings were off the original FF version out of the original mold or remolded from a pull from the original mold pending the number of the run. By altering it, your removing its lineage.

 

[Sundowner]

Does the multiple castings throw the size a little off for the grips fitting?

 

[robstyle]

it will so break out your $10 Harbor Freight digital calipers before you start cutting.

 

[dr_slurpee]

Yep it's a Phil cast. I admit I am a bit torn still about modding it, but I would love to add the grips, make the lever move, add a moving trigger. Perhaps I will end up scratch building though. LOL

 

[Prefect42]

dr_slurpee,

Looking forward to your progress on this one.

Oh, and damn you! :lol Just sent Badger some credits for a set. Seriously though, thanks. The resin ones on my Sidkit need replacing.

Ted.

 

[Risu]

I had the same plan, but I actually have to make the grips, too, so I haven't gotten around to it yet. I did remove one of the grips from my Phil cast already, though. It's not too difficult with a dremel tool.