karlunity Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I had refinished and polished the wood grips on my 1911 RI and I must say that they look sharp. Polished the wood with up to 1200 grit paper and 0000 steel wool till the wood shone and 7 coats of tru-oil and seven coats of wax. They are outstanding. BUTI have to replace them with rubber grips.Problem is that as your hand get sweaty and I do live in FL, the grips get slippy and that ruins your aim.Bummer.But I would rather hit that target than look good.karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Checkering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I don't know how to checker nor have the tools. I am thinking of learning. karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I like the Pacymar grips that wrap around the front. I'm sure there are others now, but when I bought them, they were top of the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Pacymar are ok, I like them or Hogue. I was thinking of the wrap around but I have had problems with finger placement. on some 9s and a 380 i use them on. it works but it is not perfect. I have a big,head but for my size, small hands and feet..weird i know. : ) karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRednek Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Get them the same place a USA company is buying them.http://www.ebay.com/itm/China-Made-Airsoft-PVC-Rubber-Plastic-Panel-Grip-Cover-For-M1911-Black-07-/141192814812?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item20dfbf60dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Got my new grips from Houge. Black rubber standard 1911 grips. They look more like the 45 grips we are used to and feel good. I shall report back after a trip to the range. karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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