Added skateboard tape to my 1911s...sweet!
I decreased them nicely, cut to shape and stuck it on. Two days later, the tape started to peel off at the edges.
Next time, I cut a bit over-sized, just enough to put about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of tape under the grip when it is tighted back down. Wow, what a difference it made, not only is it better for fit, but it's better in function too. No edges popping up and unfomfortable. In fact, it can NOT come loose now. It helps that this tape is "waterproof". Since my Warrior has "KimPro" finish, and my Colt Series 70 reissue is stainless steel, I need not worry about cleaning externally as much, and running the risk of chemicals dislodging the tape.
Anyhow, it looks sharp, and feels even better. It actually provides better grip than with tooled/machined front-straps of my other 1911s.
The most important part is that I added tape to the front of the trigger guard too. It is a tactical thing, and wow, does it contribute to controlled firing. This scateboard tape comes in sheets that meassure about 12" by 36", and it comes in several colors. I stuck with plain old black...and it looks sweet.
Doc2005