MK9 G10 Grips

[berettabone]

I have an MK9 from 2001..............has different grip holes than other year models. GA, GC, etc.

[Bawanna]

Looking good Alfonse! Anything I can do to help, you know I'm there for ya.

Hoping this all pans out well for you.

I'm sure the detective with the MK9 I usually borrow will want a set if affordable.

I like that guys quote of 300 bucks a set, I'd ponder giving up my day job for that but alas even at 300 making them by hand probably not enough to support me evil bad habits.

[Alfonse]

I have an MK9 from 2001..............has different grip holes than other year models. GA, GC, etc.

These would fit the same ones that the Kahr grips fit. Kahr says they will not fit MKs with serial numbers starting with 'GA.'

[Bawanna]

There's really some major confusion on what fits what and apparently a few variations within those prefixes.

The MK I borrowed was a GA, I sent grips out to others with GA and they didn't fit, sent them to guys with GC's and they did fit. I think some of the differences are just miniscule but just enough to mess things up.

I tried to get defective frames for each of the SN variations but couldn't happen. They all have to be accounted for.

I don't know what the answer is, I surely don't.

[Alfonse]

I don't know what the answer is either. So, the best thing I could think of to do is have them fit the same as the nylon grips that can be ordered from Kahr. That should fit more of the pistols than anything else I could think of. I did leave clearance, I believe, around the areas the wood grips seem to need some carving. B4uqzme is going to test a prototype set to confirm that for me.

It also looks to me that the lower screw could engage more threads than the standard grips allow without protruding and interfering with the magazine. I prefer allen screws on grips as well.

[berettabone]

They will probably end up fitting most, but probably won't fit GA, GC, or LTD. Some have complained that with these G prefix serial numbers, they have had to do some carving to get the Kahr wooden grips to fit, then had trouble with the length of the standard screws not being long enough. Some like mine, have a slightly different hole configuration. What year or years they changed the hole spots is unknown as of yet. They're not different by much, at all. Wish I knew the reason for the change for a short time. Frustrating............................

[Alfonse]

They will probably end up fitting most, but probably won't fit GA, GC, or LTD. Some have complained that with these G prefix serial numbers, they have had to do some carving to get the Kahr wooden grips to fit, then had trouble with the length of the standard screws not being long enough. Some like mine, have a slightly different hole configuration. What year or years they changed the hole spots is unknown as of yet. They're not different by much, at all. Wish I knew the reason for the change for a short time. Frustrating............................

If you wanted to send me one, or preferably both, of your grips I can see if I can make them compatible. I would also like to get you inline to try to fit one of the next printed plastic prototypes. I will PM when a set is available.

[berettabone]

If I send you one of my grips, I will have to go without a ccw weapon. I could probably find a replacement, but not for that long. I will help in any other way that I can, but going without my main carry firearm isn't an option.

[Alfonse]

Got it. Maybe we can figure it out with you getting a prototype.

[Cokeman]

They will probably end up fitting most, but probably won't fit GA, GC, or LTD. Some have complained that with these G prefix serial numbers, they have had to do some carving to get the Kahr wooden grips to fit, then had trouble with the length of the standard screws not being long enough. Some like mine, have a slightly different hole configuration. What year or years they changed the hole spots is unknown as of yet. They're not different by much, at all. Wish I knew the reason for the change for a short time. Frustrating............................

The wood grips from Kahr don't fit the GCs? Mine is pretty new and is a GC. You would think that the grips they sell would fit the guns they are selling now.

[berettabone]

Got it. Maybe we can figure it out with you getting a prototype.

That would be fine.............................................. .................

[Alfonse]

Still no feedback on textures? I could also do more traditional checkering, on the complete side or the lower part. Sort of like this, or I could change the angles for a more diamond like look:

[Bawanna]

I think I'd be inclined to change the angle and go for the more diamond look myself.

Having given it some thought I like the way you did the back strap with each side having it's own indentations without crossing over the seam in the back. They should always line up fine if the screws are drilled right but better to do it like you did the one in the photo.

I have no idea how the tooling works to get that effect on G10, must be a pretty cool machine to do that and I'm betting its a whole bunch quicker than hand checkering.

[berettabone]

I'd go with the diamond pattern also....................that backstrap has to be done, so it doesn't dig in to the palm of your hand, but still gives you a firm grip. I think a finer cut on the back would do the trick. Something like they do on the grips of a 1911 model, but leaving them separated, like in your photo, and having them go all the way up to the cutout.

[Alfonse]

Maybe like the image below, or finer yet?