1911 grip screw spacing?

Terrill · October 30, 2001, 11:42 AM

Does anyone have the exact dimensions of he spacing between the two grip screw studs for a 1911? Since the counterbore on the grips screw holes is the only thing to keep the grips from shifting, I would like to double check my numbers before I start boring out some expensive wood for grips. I come up with 3.073" when I measure it.

James K · October 31, 2001, 11:45 PM

I don't have anything showing the exact dimensions. But why not simply remove the bushings and lay the frame on the wood and trace the holes? (Stake the bushings when you put them back in.)

Unless you finished the outside dimensions first, in which case you did it backwards.

Jim

George Stringer · November 1, 2001, 07:05 AM

Terrill, you're just a hair off. It's 3.309" C-to-C. George

James K · November 1, 2001, 01:21 PM

Hi, guys,

I get 3.08, center to center, which is close to Terrill's 3.073. George, did you measure outside to outside of the bushings and forget to subtract the diameter of one bushing?

Terrill, I still recommend using the gun as a template rather than depending on measurements.

Jim

George Stringer · November 1, 2001, 02:11 PM

OOPS! No it's 3.074" +/-.005". That's from a technical drawing. George

Jim V · November 1, 2001, 07:56 PM

Check your spacing with a piece of scrap wood first. Then use the good stuff if the spacing is correct.

George you could have given him the spacing from a Ballista-Molina and really messed with his mind. LOL

Terrill · November 6, 2001, 09:58 AM

Thanks for the reply gentlemen. My first attempt at grips but I think I'll play some more. I have a few more handguns to match up with knives.

Jim V · November 6, 2001, 09:34 PM

Terrill, it looks as if you did well for your first set of stocks. What kind of wood is it?

Terrill · November 11, 2001, 11:36 AM

Jim, it is "ringed gidgea" from down under. An Autraian knifemaker sent some to me and I had to try it. It is about as hard as a wood can be and sands and polishes well. I have another maker from Atlanta doing me a knife to match. It just wouldn't do to go out in public without matching, at least that is what my wife always tells me. Do you think this is what she meant?

johnwill · November 11, 2001, 11:47 AM

Very nice looking grips for a "first attempt", or even subsequent attempts!

"It just wouldn't do to go out in public without matching, at least that is what my wife always tells me. Do you think this is what she meant?"

You better hope that's what she meant!

October 30, 2001, 11:42 AM	#1
Terrill Member Join Date: January 24, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 44	1911 grip screw spacing? Does anyone have the exact dimensions of he spacing between the two grip screw studs for a 1911? Since the counterbore on the grips screw holes is the only thing to keep the grips from shifting, I would like to double check my numbers before I start boring out some expensive wood for grips. I come up with 3.073" when I measure it. __________________ Terrill Hoffman Photography terrillhoffman.com

November 1, 2001, 07:56 PM	#6
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	Check your spacing with a piece of scrap wood first. Then use the good stuff if the spacing is correct. George you could have given him the spacing from a Ballista-Molina and really messed with his mind. LOL __________________ *MOLON LABE* If it ain't metal, single stack & single action, it ain't a 1911 no matter what it looks like. 1911 Forum THE TUBBY CURMUDGEON

November 6, 2001, 09:58 AM	#7
Terrill Member Join Date: January 24, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 44	Thanks for the reply gentlemen. My first attempt at grips but I think I'll play some more. I have a few more handguns to match up with knives. __________________ Terrill Hoffman Photography terrillhoffman.com

November 6, 2001, 09:34 PM	#8
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	Terrill, it looks as if you did well for your first set of stocks. What kind of wood is it? __________________ *MOLON LABE* If it ain't metal, single stack & single action, it ain't a 1911 no matter what it looks like. 1911 Forum THE TUBBY CURMUDGEON

November 11, 2001, 11:36 AM	#9
Terrill Member Join Date: January 24, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 44	Jim, it is "ringed gidgea" from down under. An Autraian knifemaker sent some to me and I had to try it. It is about as hard as a wood can be and sands and polishes well. I have another maker from Atlanta doing me a knife to match. It just wouldn't do to go out in public without matching, at least that is what my wife always tells me. Do you think this is what she meant? __________________ Terrill Hoffman Photography terrillhoffman.com

October 31, 2001, 11:45 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I don't have anything showing the exact dimensions. But why not simply remove the bushings and lay the frame on the wood and trace the holes? (Stake the bushings when you put them back in.) Unless you finished the outside dimensions first, in which case you did it backwards. Jim

November 1, 2001, 07:05 AM	#3
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Terrill, you're just a hair off. It's 3.309" C-to-C. George

November 1, 2001, 01:21 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, guys, I get 3.08, center to center, which is close to Terrill's 3.073. George, did you measure outside to outside of the bushings and forget to subtract the diameter of one bushing? Terrill, I still recommend using the gun as a template rather than depending on measurements. Jim

November 1, 2001, 02:11 PM	#5
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	OOPS! No it's 3.074" +/-.005". That's from a technical drawing. George

November 11, 2001, 11:47 AM	#10
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	Very nice looking grips for a "first attempt", or even subsequent attempts! "It just wouldn't do to go out in public without matching, at least that is what my wife always tells me. Do you think this is what she meant?" You better hope that's what she meant!