Can I take the handle off Black Jennings?

[Odie]

Hi,

I wanted to give my Black Jennings (same as BB) warf a new paint job.

I started to think if (how) the black plastic grip can be removed? There are no screws... I tried to pry it away, but quit, as I did not want to break the grip...

So: can I remove it, or do I need to mask it when sanding and painting?

[RogerB]

I don't know, but it is a good question, because I would like to do the same thing with my BB. If you find out (outside the forum) would you let me know.

[benzy]

They are held on with two sided tape. You can pry them off, but you might mark up the grip.

[SLR]

At the base of the grip you should see a space between the grip and riser. insert a flat screw driver and gently pry up. I have not seen tape . there should be two nubs that snap into hollows on the grip.
Chuck

[benzy]

OOOPS Sorry, SLR is absolutley correct. I was thinking tape because I use it when I reinstall the grip. :mistake:

I do remember once finding tape under a Proline grip though, but it might not have been original...

[Bob Gordon]

SLR has it right, just gently pry it off. if it's real stiff run some hot water over the grip and riser to loosen it up a bit, they all will come off, it's just a friction fit. BUT...these are old risers and a lot of people had done a little of this or that to them and I have seen more than one that had the grip epoxied on, if so it's there forever...warf

[Odie]

Many thanks,
Will see what can be done ...