1911 grips?

[church]

Whats the best place to purchase grips for a 1911?

Anybody have a favorite texture or brand?

 

[thoroughbred]

I use VZ grips...they are pretty good stuff

 

[hemicharger]

VZ operator II grips

 

[halfmileharry]

I've found the wood double diamond checkered grip as good as it gets for my hands. It's an all weather grip. rain or shine, even oily hands they work well and don't throw the gun position off in my hand. Consistent anchoring in my grip.
Every hand is different though. What works best for you might not work for me.

 

[tradertator]

I'm a big Strider knife fan, so the Simonich ones get my vote.
1911 G10 Grips [1911G10] - $135.00 : Strider Knives, High-Speed Tools for Hardcore Individuals
Here's a pic of them on my old TRP next to my DB DGG and SNG DGG:

 

[JetGirl]

I've gotten tons of grips from lots of places (ten 1911s and I changed the grips on all of them)...
For texture, I really like RAASCO grips:

For looks alone, custom stuff from West Virginia Wood Arts:

 

[wtfd661]

Esmeralda's grips

Latest Grips added

or

The Finer Grain Grips (Sarge's grips)

Government and Commander frame 1911 Grip panels - The Finer Grain and Sarge's Grips

 

[Rob377]

I'm a big Strider knife fan, so the Simonich ones get my vote.
1911 G10 Grips [1911G10] - $135.00 : Strider Knives, High-Speed Tools for Hardcore Individuals
Here's a pic of them on my old TRP next to my DB DGG and SNG DGG:

That's a good looking set of grips.

I'm a big fan of the VZ Operator IIs and Aliens. Or anything VZ, really. Get on their email list and they send out discount codes pretty regularly. I'm sure there will be something for memorial day.

Operator II

Aliens

 

[Leo]

Applied Ballistics in Lafayette has gotten a selection of fancy 1911 wood grips, different woods, fancy checkering and engraving, etc. Not too bad on the price either. It is always nice to see them in person next to your pistol before you buy something nice like that.

 

[RJHill]

For looks alone, custom stuff from West Virginia Wood Arts:

I've had them make a set with a Boondock Saints theme That are comfortable as well as looking good. GNRPowder has a patterned set for better grip.

 

[Mech45]

+1 for the Gunner Grips. I have a set on my STI Primier, pretty much indestructible and your grip will never slip with them. I have heard of people sanding them down a little to make them a little less aggressive but I like mine the way they came.

1911 AUTO SIMONICH GUNNER GRIPS | Brownells

 

[worddoer]

Aluma Grips...I have them on both my 1911 and my Beretta 92F. Great prices and great service. They offer custom services at reasonable prices and have quick turn times...2-3 weeks. This is the company that makes the aluminum grips for many factory brands.

Alumagrips - Home

 

[SERparacord]

Simonich Gunner

VZ is the maker of these grips now.
https://vzgrips.com/gun-grips/1911/simonich-gunner

 

[Mwiseman6]

Ebay There really is a very large selection and even some really nice exotic wood grips from out-of-country sellers for very inexpensive prices.

 

[Nacho Man]

Another vote for vz grips. Fast shipping too.

 

[SERparacord]

I've gotten tons of grips from lots of places (ten 1911s and I changed the grips on all of them)...


For looks alone, custom stuff from West Virginia Wood Arts:

Those grips appear to have a small flaw below the bottom grip screw.

 

[JetGirl]

Those grips appear to have a small flaw below the bottom grip screw.

Bite me.

 

[SERparacord]

Bite me.

Only if you promise to bite back.

 

[Nick040905]

VZ grips are nice

 

[JetGirl]

Only if you promise to bite back.

I sub-contract stuff like that out. But it can be done.
I got a big ol' friend named Bubba...