Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
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Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
The double diamond grips on my 1918 vintage Bob Chow customized wad gun look to be original. Unfortunately they are worn almost smooth and need replacing. Actually, if looks like someone maybe sanded them down at some point....arrrgh! I'll keep the originals safely stored, of course. I'm pondering what to replace them with. I'd like target grips with a thumbrest to maybe match my model 41 stock grips (which work well for me) for consistency. Suggestions?
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Re: Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
Herrett Automatic Target are the ones you're looking for.
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Re: Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
Wobbley wrote:Herrett Automatic Target are the ones you're looking for.
Thank you. I looked it up. You led me to a wider range of Herrett stocks than I was aware of.
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Re: Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
I have a Model 17 that Bob Chow tuned for me shortly before he retired, he was a really nice gentleman. Would love to see pictures of your 1911.
troystaten- Posts : 824
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Re: Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
Here are some pics I took of my Bob Chow 1911. You can see the grips are worn smooth. Colt serial # puts production date at 1918. Bob Chow engraved #154 on the inside, so best guess is that it's one of his early guns probably worked on by him in the late '40s.
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Re: Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
Really neat pistol and a nice piece of history. If you shoot it let us know how it shoots. There is a guy on the S&W forum who restores grips he might be able to re-checker yours. I think the guys login name is DWFAN.
troystaten- Posts : 824
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Re: Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
These would match the look of that era. Price is right also. NFI.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Colt-1911-double-diamond-grips-/142186470762?hash=item211af95d6a:g:fIYAAOSwB09YC63c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Colt-1911-double-diamond-grips-/142186470762?hash=item211af95d6a:g:fIYAAOSwB09YC63c
LenV- Posts : 4769
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Re: Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
Another option is that those original grips can be re-checkered and given new life.
BE Mike- Posts : 2589
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Re: Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun
if you are just looking for good grips to shoot with either these http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=HB1
or
http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/grip-parts/grips/1911-sharkskin-grips-prod68565.aspx
if you like the M41 grips then try these they typically go for $55 and sometimes cheaper on ebay I can't shoot them but they are nice.
https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/american-tactical-imports-gsg-1911-target-grips-with-22-lr-magazine-extension-flat-walnut-wood-finish-ger4110151-813393016721.do
or
http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/grip-parts/grips/1911-sharkskin-grips-prod68565.aspx
if you like the M41 grips then try these they typically go for $55 and sometimes cheaper on ebay I can't shoot them but they are nice.
https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/american-tactical-imports-gsg-1911-target-grips-with-22-lr-magazine-extension-flat-walnut-wood-finish-ger4110151-813393016721.do
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