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MG 34 grip panel removal
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:33 pm
by Franz20
How do I remove this farkin thing?
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg4 ... c30e8b.jpg
Any information appreciated
I do not understand the instructions on the other thread here
Thanks
Re: MG 34 grip panel removal
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:09 am
by bbrown
Cut a slot into the business end of an old screwdriver, the width of the end of the visible screw. Insert that cut end into the slots in the nut, then use another screwdriver on the other side of the grip. You may have to clean out the slots in your picture, as well as use some Kroil to get the screw loose.
Some of us here already have our screws loose.
Bryan
Re: MG 34 grip panel removal
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:33 am
by 42rocker
That's what I did. Works well on mg42 grip panels also.
Later 42rocker
Re: MG 34 grip panel removal
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:49 pm
by Franz20
I was thinking about trying something like that....I was about 10 seconds from trying the old, "Throw it as hard as you possibly can against the floor/and or/ wall, while screaming like a banshee" technique.
Thanks!
Franz
Re: MG 34 grip panel removal
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:05 am
by 42rocker
Remember when using the ""while screaming like a banshee" technique"" always video it and then utube so hopefully the hits will raise enough money to pay for another one. Or just post and ask us and we might have an answer for you. Wait that way is not as much fun.
brp also sells this tool.
Later 42rocker
Re: MG 34 grip panel removal
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:28 pm
by DroppedbyGriffit
after you get those two screws out the grip panel slides down...fyi
Re: MG 34 grip panel removal
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:05 am
by anjongni
Caution - the screws in your photo are factory-staked. If you don't need to remove them, please don't. Original MG34 grip panels are rare, expensive, and brittle. They will have shrunk in size, and won't go back on after you remove them! If you feel you must, carefully drill out the staking before trying to remove the screws. Warm up the grip under hot water. If you're just curious as to what's under there, well, usually just grease. I'll send you some pictures! Best of luck....Phil
Re: MG 34 grip panel removal
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:06 am
by anjongni
Caution - the screws in your photo are factory-staked. If you don't need to remove them, please don't. Original MG34 grip panels are rare, expensive, and brittle. They will have shrunk in size, and won't go back on after you remove them! If you feel you must, carefully drill out the staking before trying to remove the screws. Warm up the grip under hot water. If you're just curious as to what's under there, well, usually just grease. I'll send you some pictures! Best of luck....Phil
Re: MG 34 grip panel removal
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:03 am
by Franz20
Thanks for the heads up, the grips are safely off. I took them off as I am converting the full auto internals to SA. I have to get the grip blued as well. *From what I can tell the trigger guard was blued as well?*
Franz