1911 grips recommendation

[BruM]

I am interested in trying some different grips for my 1911 Colt series 80. They dont have to be pretty just fill the hand a bit more and provide better control than the standard grips. I don’t have any experience with different grips so am looking for recommendations of something readily available.

 

[Sapper771]

http://www.vzgrips.com/index.php?pa..._id=2&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

 

[REAPER4206969]

http://www.alumagrips.com/

 

[JTQ]

I have a pair of Hogue double diamond black Ebony grips on my Combat Elite. They are very nice.

http://www.getgrip.com/

 

[Oro]

I am interested in trying some different grips for my 1911 Colt series 80. They dont have to be pretty just fill the hand a bit more and provide better control than the standard grips.

The Colt "80 Series" has been in production for over 25 years and has worn many different grips in that time. What grips are you "starting from" in wanting to get more control?

Generally, the checkered wood diamond grips that come on them offer excellent control and feel - the design has really been little changed in over 100 years. The trick is to get a proper grips with good fore-aft tension on both the front strap and grip strap. Most people's groups improve with thinner grips, actually (it forces them to get a more proper grip).

If your hands are really large, this of course is different for you. Pachmayr and colt "wrap around" black rubber grips provide a little more volume and also texture on the front strap, and are cheap to try - many available as "take-offs." Here's what those look like. Widely available used for like $15 or less:

 

[Cougfan2]

+1 on VZ Grips. I have them on both of my 1911's and love them. I have their Operators on my DW CBOB, and their Alien's on my Colt Gold Cup. I like the Operators for carry, but would not recommend the Alien's for daily carry. Your experience may vary.

 

[JDGray]

These grips are awesome, a little thicker then standard.
http://davidsonknives.com/grips/grips.htm

His Son sells them here
http://stores.ebay.com/Volta-Machining

 

[HorseSoldier]

Another vote for VZ Grips if you're wanting functional quality rather than something showy looking.

 

[jpwilly]

If you want something for around $25 bucks the Ergo Grips are working well on my 1911.

 

[Tom Fury]

Simonich Gunner grips.
Available from Simonich knife works and Brownells
cheers, tf

 

[berkbw]

I find the arched MSH does it for me. I've got pretty big hands.
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[dakota1911]

Another thought is Houge rubber wrap around grips. Nice thing about grips is the common ones are not real expensive and they are easy to change.

 

[Shipwreck]

I like pachmeyer grips the best - I even have them on these two fairly expensive 1911s...

 

[Quadkid]

i used to have hogues (came with), but recently got some $20-30 cocobolo's from cheaperthandirt and love them.

 

[Clarence]

If I just wanted to shoot I'd use a set of the Pachmayer wrap-around grips.

If I wanted to look elegant & classy, I'd use aged elephant ivory.

If I wanted to look like a pimp, I'd use mother of pearl.

 

[Grayowl]

My three carry handguns ( a Para 5" 1911 7-45, a full size M&P .40 and a S&W .357 686 Plus have Crimson Trace grips.

 

[MattTheHat]

+1 For VZ grips. I like the slim variety.
+1 on the Davidson's grips too.


-Matt

 

[Avizpls]

crimson trace.

 

[Fremmer]

Hogue wrap-around grips. I put them on my 1911 and it makes a huge difference! Easy to install, much more gripping area, and much less twisting in the hand. BTW, I have big hands.

 

[jrod014]

Try http://www.e1911pistolgrips.com The site lists custom, ivory, punisher grips and more.

 

[gunnie]

as you can see above many different preferences. the moral of this story is you will be best served by handling many different styles to determine YOUR needs. my preferences have no bearing on your's.

gunnie

 

[RonBernert]

Very good quality, nice guy, former police officer, and old friend Bryant K makes hand built 1911 grips, may be into making revolver grips if you twist his arm, I'm sure.. [email protected] Tell him Ron sent ya!

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

depends on what you need the grips for. if you want some nice classy looking wood grips that offer a less secure hold, or if you want G10 grips that get you a secure hold for better control and faster followup shots.

VZ G10 tiger stripes:

 

[CrashInBlack]

I vote for Hogue Grips. The finger grooves help a lot with keeping a positive grip during recoil. I have small hands BTW.

 

[DAVIDSDIVAD]

I use Horn grips, and I absolutely love them.


EDIT:

I also use a Pearce grip insert, and I like the way it feels, but I think I might chuck it soon