Bullseye-L Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Bullseye-L Forum

A Forum dedicated to the sport of Bullseye shooting


Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

+8
mikemyers
rreid
Roddy Toyota
Dcforman
james r chapman
TonyH
dronning
John Dervis
12 posters

Bullseye-L Forum :: Equipment Discussion

Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by John Dervis Fri Aug 09, 2019 5:21 pm

I found myself with a new wadgun that I want to replace the grips on.  For quite few years I have used Herret D-45 grips on all my match guns but I thought now might be a good chance to try something different.  I looked at the VZ website but they have a bewildering list of designs and options so I thought I would ask here for opinions on the best materials, designs and textures (of any brand really but I mentioned VZ because that is the site I looked at).  I would prefer them to be CMP legal because if I like them, I would probably put a set on that gun too but that requirement is not set in stone.  I do not want anatomical grips at all so conventional slab sided grips are what I'm looking for.  If anyone has a favorite and some reasons why you like them I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks.
John

John Dervis

Posts : 538
Join date : 2012-08-29
Age : 55
Location : Sheridan, Il.

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by dronning Fri Aug 09, 2019 5:33 pm

Kensight Sharkskin, I have them on all my 1911's.
- Dave

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/grip-parts/grips/1911-sharkskin-grips-prod68565.aspx?avs%7cManufacturer_1=KENSIGHT%2bMFGxzzx
dronning
dronning

Posts : 2581
Join date : 2013-03-20
Age : 71
Location : Lakeville, MN

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by TonyH Fri Aug 09, 2019 5:49 pm

Kensight Sharkskin, I have them on all my 1911's.
+1...very grippy and don't slip in sweaty hand. and of course they are priced right.
TonyH
TonyH

Posts : 802
Join date : 2018-08-06
Location : Utah's Dixie

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by james r chapman Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:48 pm

+2
james r chapman
james r chapman
Admin

Posts : 6372
Join date : 2012-01-31
Age : 75
Location : HELL, Michigan

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by Dcforman Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:02 pm

+3. You may be sensing a trend here...

Dcforman

Posts : 928
Join date : 2017-11-18
Age : 43
Location : Ohio

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty CopperGunGrips

Post by Roddy Toyota Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:29 pm

I really like the VZ grips in the slim format for the 191, since I have medium size hands.  I also like the Kensight grips but they aren't as pretty as the VZ grips.  Recently a customer of mine turned me on the a maker of 3D grips which are cheaper than the Kensight grips and have a sticker texture.  Not as sticky as the VZ, but only $24.00 with free shipping.  Here's a link:
https://coppergungrips.com/

Cheers,
Roddy
Roddy Toyota
Roddy Toyota

Posts : 64
Join date : 2011-06-11

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by james r chapman Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:51 pm

Ordered a pair of lava grips
james r chapman
james r chapman
Admin

Posts : 6372
Join date : 2012-01-31
Age : 75
Location : HELL, Michigan

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by rreid Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:28 pm

james r chapman wrote:Ordered a pair of lava grips

Let us know how they work. They look similar to the plastic ergo grips.
rreid
rreid

Posts : 562
Join date : 2012-02-06

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by Guest Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:32 pm

I have several pairs of Lava grips - I think that they are perfect for medium hands - really grippy, but not abrasive. I find that they feel very similar to 30dpi checkering or similar roughened frame areas so that I have a consistent feel and grip level for all parts of my hand and fingers. I can put pressure on my thumb and fingers comfortably and really create a repeatable grip "memory" during practise.

And you can order them in almost any conceivable color (but don't make the mistake I made of buying white - they look great when pristine, but are only good for safe queens, get dirty very quickly if on a well lubricated wad gun that is shot a lot).
Highly recommended.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by mikemyers Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:02 pm

I had the wider SIG grips on my Caspian wad gun for a while.  They felt more comfortable than any other grips I've used.  I recently put the Sharkskin grips back on that gun.  The last word I would use for them is "comfortable", but even though I know I'm supposed to be gripping the gun mostly from front strap and back strap, fingers and seat of my palm, I feel I have better control of the gun with the Sharkskin grips.  That they weigh next to nothing is a bonus.

In what way are Lava grips preferable to Sharkskin?
https://coppergungrips.com/shop?olsPage=products%2F1911-gov-full-size-grips-lava-rock-texture

I guess if I order a pair in blood red, nobody will notice my ugly hammer.     :-)

Very reasonably priced, too.
mikemyers
mikemyers

Posts : 4236
Join date : 2016-07-27
Age : 80
Location : South Florida, and India

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by JIMPGOV Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:47 pm

https://www.ebay.com/str/Stoner-CNC/1911-Grips/_i.html?_storecat=9206335015
 JOHN, I BOUGHT A PAIR FROM HERE FOR MY BALLGUN. MINE ARE AGGRESSIVE AND I LOVE THEM. JP

JIMPGOV

Posts : 657
Join date : 2011-09-27

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by lablover Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:42 pm

Hope this isn’t too much of a hijack but I’m also looking for grips for my ball gun.  Stock slaps are just way to thin for me and from what I have been told I can’t add spacers or anything else.  I’ve also been told to check Roco grips?  For Cmp EIC I’m kind of limited
lablover
lablover

Posts : 1275
Join date : 2015-07-30
Location : Michigan

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by John Dervis Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:52 pm

The D-45 Grips I referenced are a slab type profile but are thicker than standard grips.  When EIC grips had to be standard issue, these failed an inspection at Perry once (but no other time) because they were too thick.  The rules are a little more relaxed now but they do still need to be symetrical (side to side need to match) and there can't be palm swells, finger groves, thumb shelf etc.  Try a pair of those to see how they feel to you. 

Good Luck.
John

John Dervis

Posts : 538
Join date : 2012-08-29
Age : 55
Location : Sheridan, Il.

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by John Dervis Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:58 pm

JIMPGOV wrote:https://www.ebay.com/str/Stoner-CNC/1911-Grips/_i.html?_storecat=9206335015
 JOHN, I BOUGHT A PAIR FROM HERE FOR MY BALLGUN. MINE ARE AGGRESSIVE AND I LOVE THEM. JP
Jim,

  Which design did you get?  That link goes to their main page and they look to have a few different choices.  Let me know what you chose.  Thanks.

John

John Dervis

Posts : 538
Join date : 2012-08-29
Age : 55
Location : Sheridan, Il.

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by lablover Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:05 pm

John Dervis wrote:The D-45 Grips I referenced are a slab type profile but are thicker than standard grips.  When EIC grips had to be standard issue, these failed an inspection at Perry once (but no other time) because they were too thick.  The rules are a little more relaxed now but they do still need to be symetrical (side to side need to match) and there can't be palm swells, finger groves, thumb shelf etc.  Try a pair of those to see how they feel to you. 

Good Luck.
John
Who makes these?  Herrets?

Thanks buddy
lablover
lablover

Posts : 1275
Join date : 2015-07-30
Location : Michigan

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by John Dervis Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:12 pm

Yes.  Sorry I misspelled that the first time.  There are two T's.  Here is a link to Bullseye Gear.

https://www.bullseyegear.com/bullseyegear/herrett-1911-d-45-walnut-diamond-stocks.html

John

John Dervis

Posts : 538
Join date : 2012-08-29
Age : 55
Location : Sheridan, Il.

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by lablover Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:31 pm

John Dervis wrote:Yes.  Sorry I misspelled that the first time.  There are two T's.  Here is a link to Bullseye Gear.

https://www.bullseyegear.com/bullseyegear/herrett-1911-d-45-walnut-diamond-stocks.html

John
Thank you
lablover
lablover

Posts : 1275
Join date : 2015-07-30
Location : Michigan

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by james r chapman Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:47 pm

rreid wrote:
james r chapman wrote:Ordered a pair of lava grips

Let us know how they work.  They look similar to the plastic ergo grips.
Lava grips arrived.
first impressions. They are grippy not a deep a grip as the sharkskin.
The lava grips are not relieved for ambi safeties.
Thickness,
Sharkskin .268
Lava         .230

I prefer a fuller grips, but, ladies, and medium hands might enjoy them.
james r chapman
james r chapman
Admin

Posts : 6372
Join date : 2012-01-31
Age : 75
Location : HELL, Michigan

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by james r chapman Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:50 pm

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 71238710
Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Ed3c5f10
james r chapman wrote:
rreid wrote:
james r chapman wrote:Ordered a pair of lava grips

Let us know how they work.  They look similar to the plastic ergo grips.
Lava grips arrived.
first impressions. They are grippy not a deep a grip as the sharkskin.
The lava grips are not relieved for ambi safeties.
Thickness,
Sharkskin .268
Lava         .230

I prefer a fuller grips, but, ladies, and medium hands might enjoy them.
james r chapman
james r chapman
Admin

Posts : 6372
Join date : 2012-01-31
Age : 75
Location : HELL, Michigan

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by lablover Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:43 pm

Might have to try dem sharkskin...maybe you’ll have them tomorrow 

lol!
lablover
lablover

Posts : 1275
Join date : 2015-07-30
Location : Michigan

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by x90rider Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:40 pm

I use VZ Diamond Back Grips on my EIC gun and no slippage. Just make sure that the grips are symmetrical for EIC matches. My left grip has the relief cut for the magazines release while the right grip is full checkered. My gun would not pass inspection at Camp Perry because the grips were not symmetrical. Now I have a new relief cut in the right grip too.  Rolling Eyes  
https://vzgrips.com/pistol-grips/1911/diamond-backs

x90rider

Posts : 25
Join date : 2016-08-22

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by james r chapman Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:41 pm

Should have passed
james r chapman
james r chapman
Admin

Posts : 6372
Join date : 2012-01-31
Age : 75
Location : HELL, Michigan

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by x90rider Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:46 pm

james r chapman wrote:Should have passed
My thought too but the armorer had a different opinion. No worries, nothing but a little sanding to make it acceptable.

x90rider

Posts : 25
Join date : 2016-08-22

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by spyer40 Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:01 pm

+99 on sharkskins.  Sticky and price is right

spyer40

Posts : 119
Join date : 2016-02-23
Location : Indiana

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by John Dervis Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:27 pm

So I ordered a pair of the sharkskin grips based on these recommendations.  I'm quite impressed by how the gun doesn't move.  I fired the 1st 100 rounds out of this gun today and it never shifted position.  It is a new RRA Wadgun with 20LPI on both the front strap and MSH so that's pretty aggressive as well but that in combination with the sharkskin grips was all I could ask for.  Thanks to all who replied.

John

John Dervis

Posts : 538
Join date : 2012-08-29
Age : 55
Location : Sheridan, Il.

Back to top Go down

Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911 Empty Re: Slab Sided Grip recommendation for 1911

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

Bullseye-L Forum :: Equipment Discussion

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum