How to shrink a "slip on grip"?

[gilfo]

Looking for idea's on how to shrink a slip on grip (like a Houge), bought a Limbsaver slip on grip for my Glock 26 but did not like how it felt. So I thought why not try it on my LCR w/CT grips, well it's a little loose so I'm asking if anybody has a home remedy to shrink it down to fit.

Thanks

 

[LightningMan]

How hot will a hair drier get? Maybe that will work, if you hold it close. Next I would try one of those Ronson Tech Torch's that uses butane fuel and use the hot air blower tip. LM

 

[kozak6]

I don't think you'll be able to shrink it.

You might be able to bulk up the LCR grip, though. I don't know how loose it is, but you might be able to use some tape or a section of inner tube to fill it out.

Activating the laser might be a problem, though.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

I don't think you'll be able to shrink it.

Me either. Typically,the slip on grip is undersized and heated (I use hot water)to be able to get it on where it is tight once cooled.

 

[Shadow 7D]

^^^^^^^^
Like he said, BUT, if you don't want to get another,
you can buy a bicycle tube, and using rubber cement, build up the guns grip until it fits nicely.

 

[Justin]

In my experience, those slip-on rubber grips aren't tremendously useful. They all lose their tension and shift around after awhile.

If a gun doesn't fit you out of the box, or you can't work with it, you're better off to dump it and get something else.

 

[EddieNFL]

Don't know if I would do it to a firearm, but in the past I used gasoline to install motorcycle grips. Pour a splash in the grip and it would slip right on the handlebar. Once evaporated, the only way to remove the grip was with a knife.

 

[IlikeSA]

No idea how to shrink them, but after going through 2 of them in a period of 4 weeks, I decided not to use them anymore. Granted, I was drawing, shooting, and practicing with my pistol every day, but still...they should have more staying power.

 

[Usmc-1]

Well sounds like you just gave yourself a reason to "draw,shoot and practice " some more! Great idea , I have to invent ways to keep practicing too!