Slim Line Grips On The 1911

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Thin grips on the 1911 makes all the difference in the world. I have 8 or so 1911s and all but one (the EMP) have thin Alumagrips; I love 'em.

Boarhunter

Ps: The EMP comes with thin grips from the factory, and Alumagrips has yet to sell a replacement grip for it. But if it does, you can bet I will place my order.
 
I have to agree, I do like slim grips, Alumagrips in particular. It's almost strange now to hold a gun with standard grips, they feel a whole lot larger. It's amazing what that fraction of an inch will do. When I first put slim grips on, they felt awkward, but after a couple minutes I knew I liked them better than the originals.

And I don't have medium-sized hands, I have large hands. If you go by glove size, I have extra large hands, but they're not that big. ;)
 
I just added some slim VZ grips to a full house 1911 I just recieved. The thinness is definitely noticeable. Can't wait to put some rounds downrange to see how the change feels.
 
The thin ones seem to cost about 2x what the ordinary ones do. Half the material, twice the price. Makes sense.. :rolleyes:
 
I think my next upgrade is going to try a flat MSH
I think the flat checkered housing will give me a little more control on hand position
I always have a high grip on my wheel guns and position the thumb high behind the cylinder latch more like a vise set up
 
If anyone comes across them at a reasonable price, would you post it please?
I know it's kind of hard to remember a thread when after it passes for a while, but I thought I would beg anyway. I just can't see spending that much on grips.
 
Ultra slim Alumagrips on my Defender:

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I'll never go back to regular size. Hate that I wasted so much money on full size grips first.
 
My TRS has the thin grips and at first I thought I would change then out for thicker ones but they really grow on you after some shooting. The VZ grips sure are nice, a little pricey but nice.
 
With CMC's thin grips, I find that I have to grind off some of the screws' lengths. With out shortening them, then tend to be a tad too long and hence over penetrate the bushing and interfere with the magazine.

I put slim grips on all my 1911s. It makes it so that I can reach all the controls without having to whip my gun around high and left in order to drop a mag or release the slide.
 
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