1911 Grip Panels

[army_eod]

Been playing with 1911s for a while now.
Probably have and used any and all grip panel types; wood, aluminum, G-10 and black rubber panels.
I just ordered Hogue diamond and checkered black rubber panels for all of them.
I have them on one 1911 and I just figured out they are the best for me.
I have a ton of grip panels.

What does the hive think of rubber grip panels?

 

[Gumby0961]

I have the stock rubber ones that came on the gold cup. I like them good grip and comfortable in my hand.

 

[Patocazador]

My Hardballer came with rubber grips. I've never changed them.

 

[Olympus]

Rubber grips on a 1911 are about as soul-less as you could possibly get. I can tolerate rubber grips on a revolver as they do a great job of absorbing recoil, but on a 1911 they are about as cheap and cheesy looking as you can get in my opinion.

 

[army_eod]

My guns are not worried about how they look. I like em just fine. It is about shootability.

 

[THEWELSHM]

My grips have the 2nd amendment on them, my stock wood are in a safe place. Rubber has its place, but not on a 1911 my o2

Thewelshm

 

[army_eod]

I’ll sell you some nice grips.
Except I will never get what they are worth. Grips and holsters. I could open a store.

 

[JTQ]

I think rubber grips on a 1911 are fine, just as long as they aren't wraparounds that cover the front strap. To me, nothing ruins the sleek feel of a 1911 more than wraparound grips, especially finger grove wrap arounds.

 

[army_eod]

I think rubber grips on a 1911 are fine, just as long as they aren't wraparounds that cover the front strap. To me, nothing ruins the sleek feel of a 1911 more than wraparound grips, especially finger grove wrap arounds.

Agree.

 

[Rudolph31]

Double diamond wooden grips for me.

 

[Electricmo]

No rubber on mine. No smooth grips either. Checkering and wood reign as King.

 

[jhb]

dont care so much anymore, as long as they support or better said the cut sits under the plunger tube closely and lays enough over it, as Browning designed it to be.


that aside I like elk grips right now. problem is many dont fill this ^ paragraph above.

 

[Electricmo]

dont care so much anymore, as long as they support or better said the cut sits under the plunger tube closely and lays enough over it, as Browning designed it to be.


that aside I like elk grips right now. problem is many dont fill this ^ paragraph above.

I have had a hankering for a set also. Some of the ones with lots of grain really tug at my heart. Thanks longmirer.

 

[Old Dog]

What does the hive think of rubber grip panels?

Heresy.

 

[JDR]

I can admire a nice set of wood grips but I can live with whatever fits my hand when I’m shooting it. The one time I can remember changing grips on a gun was when I swapped out the plastic grip panels on my CZ 75B for the rubber grip panels which I like a lot better. And I like those Pachmayr wrap around rubber grips on my BHP’s better than anything else I’ve tried.

 

[JFrank]

I really like these Elephant Ivory grips, my Daughter raided my safe one day then by by Kimber.
Cocobolo is probably my favorite though.

 

[bannockburn]

I like all different kinds of grips on my 1911s, from Ahrend's Skip-line Checkering to Pachmayrs to factory Double Diamond to Checkered Walnut to something fancy like my son got for me last Christmas.

 

[drband]

I use stock double-diamond RUBBER grips on my Dan Wesson Heritage. Super comfortable and effective.
... and I recently tried out the factory rubber grips on my cz97-- and I prefer them to the aluminum grips it was supplied with.

I really like the look of wood grips-- and I use the factory wood grips on my Sig P938 effectively. They just work and are comfortable.

I replaced the stock wood grips on my 625JM because they just didn't fit my hands--now have a no-finger-groove Hogue monogrip on that revolver.

It really comes down to how the gun fits in your hand, grip frame, grip size, tackiness, etc... every setup is a little different. I have G10 on another 1911 (double stack) that works extremely well.

If looks were the only consideration, I would use wood every time-- but other factors are more important.

 

[Slamfire]

While I prefer the red brown appearance of double diamond coco bolo wood



I think rubber grips will protect your hand better in a case head blow out.



I have noticed the rubber grips are cast around a steel mesh, and I am of the opinion that a case head blow out that will crack wooden grips, will simply bend and bow a rubber grip.

Case head blow outs do happen. Had one recently, for whatever reason, the RIA pushes the bullet into the case during feed, and I think that is what caused an over pressure condition. I shot the rest of the ammunition, and chronographed the lot, again, nothing anomalous. Had an over pressure incident with the same powder, same bullet, with a lower powder charge. I am still testing the gun, and the ammunition, trying to figure out if I have an ammunition problem or a gun problem. But, cracking grips made me realize that strong grips can protect your hand.

these grips are toast

 

[kidneyboy]

Rubber grips on a 1911 are about as soul-less as you could possibly get. I can tolerate rubber grips on a revolver as they do a great job of absorbing recoil, but on a 1911 they are about as cheap and cheesy looking as you can get in my opinion.

^^^
Says the guy that makes some of the more beautiful custom wood grips out there

 

[JTQ]

I think rubber grips will protect your hand better in a case head blow out.

I have noticed the rubber grips are cast around a steel mesh, and I am of the opinion that a case head blow out that will crack wooden grips, will simply bend and bow a rubber grip.

I believe the steel insert is a feature of some Pachmayr models, but I'm pretty sure the OP's Hogue rubber panels, and for that matter most rubber grips, don't have that feature.

Today, folks looking for protection in a kaboom situation, typically choose G10 or micarta grips.

 

[Slamfire]

I believe the steel insert is a feature of some Pachmayr models, but I'm pretty sure the OP's Hogue rubber panels, and for that matter most rubber grips, don't have that feature.

Today, folks looking for protection in a kaboom situation, typically choose G10 or micarta grips.

Good post. I know Micarta is tough stuff. It is a resin matrix composite, one of the early resin matrix composites. G10, I have knife handles made from the material but I don't know how strong, or how brittle. As a part of any grip selection I believe the hand protecting features of a grip ought to be a consideration.

I got to tell you, kabooms happen. It has nothing to do with the righteous hand of God protecting the Elect, and letting misfortune happen to the damned. (a view those who believe in a Just World have, more or less have) Sometimes, things beyond your control, or understanding happen and cause a kaboom!. Always wear your shooting glasses.

 

[army_eod]

I was never thinking about protection aspect. Hell. I an an EOD tech. I am not going to wear a bomb suit when shooting.

 

[Slamfire]

I was never thinking about protection aspect. Hell. I an an EOD tech. I am not going to wear a bomb suit when shooting.

So you rate that consideration low. It is worth thinking about.

It's the small things that let you know, they love you

 

[bannockburn]

I should add that in addition to all of the grips that I like, if I can get them with factory medallions then all the better!