Modifying a grip

[Swiper]

Good morning to all,

I have a Northern Mist longbow. It was my very first traditional bow that I purchased(used). Over time I have acquired more bows mostly Recurves(Zippers & Brackenburys). I am more comfortable with the pistol grip type handles. Can a handle be modified on a completed bow?

[Oregon Okie]

I looked into this on here a while ago. Several people have used material to build up a grip. Bondo, epoxy, leather with superglue etc. I did it with bondo then put one of those rubber grips over it. Worked pretty well but I ended up taking it back off and am back to the wood... but it works.

[Dave Lay]

you can do anything you want with it, i have modifyed several grips, build up can be done with bondo as stated by okie or a good rasp followed by sandpaper will remove material just go slow and be sure you get what ya want out of it

[lpcjon2]

There are a few threads on this.
 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=081037;p=3#000040
 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=087360#000012

[PEARL DRUMS]

You can make a simple locater style out of it with just sand paper and a rasp. I have done that will great success, go SLOW as stated above, be sure you like it. Im back to straight grips like Okie mentioned! Once I got used to them I cant hardly shoot any other.

[straitera]

Mine is opposite adding to the locator to make it straight. Carved a piece of wood form fitting then wrapped it with tight leather grip. Perfect. Easy to take off if ever decide to sell.

[Swiper]

I'm going to try and modify it myself.

[Swiper]

I'm going to try and modify it myself.

[ron w]

What grip do you have on your bow now. I know that if you send it back to Northern Mist, Steve can make a locator grip for you or do whatever he can to make you happy. He reduced and refinished a Superior for me, did a fantastic job and it cost me $100.