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Changing the grip on a P32 |
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All right, you've seen my P32 with the new ivory grip. Here's the instructions on how to replace it. |
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Here's what I started with: A P32, a new grip, a hammer, and two mini-screwdivers from a kit from Radio Shack. The P32 doesn't have screws to remove, but I selected a flat head screwdriver for prying and a hex-head screwdriver for a punch. If you have a good punch, use that. If not, a hex-head screwdriver, a filed down nail, or something similar should suffice. Don't cringe at my tools -- I'm trying to use tools everybody might have! |
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P32, new grip, small hammer, hex screwdriver (makeshift
punch) and flat-head screwdriver for prying. |
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First, UNLOAD THE GUN and REMOVE THE MAGAZINE. Check the chamber. Then you need to remove the slide. If you can't do that, please stop now! And, if you're not prepared to send the gun back to Kel-Tec in pieces for them to finish the replacement, you should probably stop now as well. But don't get too nervous, this isn't that hard.
After the slide, you need to remove the hammer spring catch. This is the little black cap on the bottom of the grip that remains after you remove the magazine. It has to come out before the receiver can be removed; but it's not hard. Push down thru the magazine hole with the screwdriver and push it outward until it clears the grip. Now move it away from the spring shaft and release it over the magazine shaft. You may have to turn it, but the hamme spring should pull it up into the magazine shaft. Don't worry, it's not hard getting it back in! |
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Now, with your hammer and punch, gently tap out the pins. The picture at left is for display only -- don't punch against a hard surface. Punch out the two frame pins against something that will not get damaged and will not damage the surface of the plastic grip, like maybe a nut or something. You don't want to damage the appearance of your gun! Be careful with this! |
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Click here to continue with the installation. |
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| Gently punch out the two frame pins holding the reciever into the grip. |
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