Grips screws and new wooden grips Beretta

[AuibleHD]

Hi all,
So I ordered some factory walnut grips for my 92 FS Beretta from Beretta directly. They came with screws and lock washers. But the washers appear to keep the screws from tightening flush. I'm afraid to tighten too hard to make flush. Anyone here have experience with new grips, etc for Beretta 92 or similar?

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[Xmark1]

Are you using flat washers or serrated?
I have always had problems with wood grips on handguns.
They swell and they contract.
I never over tighten the screws because it will crack the wood.
I sometimes use blue Loctite.

 

[Koda]

What kind of lock washers did they provide?
It could be they are designed to crush into the wood to secure the grips. Try installing everything without the lock washers and check for the screw protruding (always do that with new grips anyways).
On some wood grips people use tiny rubber orings in place of lock washers. I just use blue loctite.

 

[AuibleHD]

I installed. Used blue loctite. Fits great. Wood grips are bit thicker, but my grip is secure. Look is good.

Thank you for input.

 

[Stomper]

 

[AuibleHD]

Here is a pic after installation.

 

[CJWinOR]

Hi all,
So I ordered some factory walnut grips for my 92 FS Beretta from Beretta directly. They came with screws and lock washers. But the washers appear to keep the screws from tightening flush. I'm afraid to tighten too hard to make flush. Anyone here have experience with new grips, etc for Beretta 92 or similar?

In the Beretta armorers class, it is taught to only use the lock washers with the standard plastic grips. No washers are to be used with wood or rubber grips.