jimbo1096 44spl Bronze Member Joined Jan 10, 2005 Messages 4,573 City & State/Province Alexandria, LA USA Dec 2, 2010 #1 If I have a set of XR3-RED grips that I want to refinish, what is the best way to remove the medallions without damaging them so I can reinstall them later?
If I have a set of XR3-RED grips that I want to refinish, what is the best way to remove the medallions without damaging them so I can reinstall them later?
G2 Hunter Joined May 8, 2006 Messages 3,012 City & State/Province UT/AZ Dec 2, 2010 #2 They will usually just push out from the back side. I use 1/16th punch. IF they won't go THEN... Fold a towel on it's self to ~2" thick place the grip on it and from the back give it a lot of little tappatee taps. The Staking process pushes the metal out, but not all that much.
They will usually just push out from the back side. I use 1/16th punch. IF they won't go THEN... Fold a towel on it's self to ~2" thick place the grip on it and from the back give it a lot of little tappatee taps. The Staking process pushes the metal out, but not all that much.
OP jimbo1096 44spl Bronze Member Joined Jan 10, 2005 Messages 4,573 City & State/Province Alexandria, LA USA Dec 2, 2010 #3 I'll give it a try, thanks.
R rugerfan100 Single-Sixer Joined Jan 9, 2010 Messages 420 Dec 3, 2010 #4 The small punch method works for me too. Just be careful with the wood...