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NVBigEd
June 8, 2011, 02:31 AM
I have seen a picture of a custom Colt 1911 from the 1930's, well it is at least meant to look like it's from that era. It has a set of Wilson Combat grips on it and I absolutely love the look of that custom Colt, although I doubt I will ever be able to afford such a work of gunsmith art.

I recently bought a Ruger SR1911 and I would like to put the same Wilson Combat grips on the Ruger. Is that uncool? I'm not trying to fool anyone, I just love the look of the Wilson grips. Is it possible to swap the medallions from the Ruger to the Wilson? I have already purchased the Wilsons, but I started feeling like I was putting Caddy badges on a Chevy.... Any thoughts?

Here's a couple of pics of the look I like (not my photos... pulled from another forum) and my Ruger with the Wilson Combat grips.

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z358/Ed_Forrester/Dream%201911/IMG_1821.jpg http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z358/Ed_Forrester/Dream%201911/IMG_1819.jpg http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z358/Ed_Forrester/Dream%201911/ChowGray191101-1-2.jpg

The grips are great... but the old Colt is beautiful!

Venom1956
June 8, 2011, 04:19 AM
if you like it go for it. Who gives a **** what someone else thinks.

Don Glock
June 8, 2011, 05:18 AM
wilson makes some nice G10 grips, and they would sell FAR more if they offered them without their emblem. however, i guess ego trumps sales lol

nothing wrong with putting them on a non-wilson 1911 :)

also, check out VZ grips. i have them on all my 1911's.

dahermit
June 8, 2011, 08:18 AM
"If it fits, you must..."

tjhands
June 8, 2011, 09:57 AM
To be honest, that's something I wouldn't do and I have no "real" reason why. It just wouldn't look right to me.

On the other hand, I have noooo problem using Wilson mags in all my 1911s. :)

BarryLee
June 8, 2011, 02:41 PM
Well, as someone else has said I personally would not do it. However, as someone else so eloquently put it, "Who gives a **** what someone else thinks".

There is another option you might consider. There are a large number of companies that make grips for 1911s maybe someone else makes a generic version similar to the Wilson grips you like so much. Also, many companies will make semi-custom grips and maybe one can add the Ruger logo. Just Google "1911 grips" and see what you can find.

NVBigEd
June 8, 2011, 02:55 PM
Well, for now, the point is moot.... There was locktite (red) on the bushings on the mag release side of the frame, but surprisingly, none on the opposite side. So, it's the Wilson's for a while, at least until I can get some more bushings as I chewed the two with locktite up :barf: getting them out.

I'll post some pics and get ready for some flak....:)

BarryLee
June 8, 2011, 03:01 PM
No flak, but I would like to see the grips.

BigJimP
June 8, 2011, 03:07 PM
I own some Wilsons ....and I don't think anyone cares what kind of grips you put on any of your guns...

but I wouldn't put Wilson grips on my Brown, or my Baer or my Kimbers either...somehow it just doesn't seem right to me ....but I could care less what anyone does with their own guns ( but like someone else said, I do run Wilson mags in all of my 1911's - regardless of who made them) .

9mm
June 8, 2011, 03:10 PM
YOUR gun, put what ever grips YOU want on it.

For me I like these :D

Pachmayer American Legend Series 1911 grips

Not my picture

http://www.pafoa.org/forum/imagehosting/358046a555d7608dd.gif

NVBigEd
June 8, 2011, 09:07 PM
Delete please moderator

Sgt Pepper
June 8, 2011, 09:53 PM
Squared guard and frontside stippling on a National Match!?!?!?!? Oh well, to each his own. At least it was tastefully done. Not big on the ambi safety, but nice choice of beavertail.

The Ruger really looks nice with those Wilson grips, btw.

HKFan9
June 8, 2011, 09:58 PM
I wouldnt do it, would probably snicker at someone who did.... :rolleyes: But thats who I am.:D

BarryLee
June 8, 2011, 10:54 PM
The Ruger really looks nice with those Wilson grips, btw.

Agreed, I would just go shoot the thing and not worry about it.

KyJim
June 9, 2011, 07:40 AM
They are nice looking grips and most shooters probably won't immediately think of them as being Wilson Combat grips.

NVBigEd
June 10, 2011, 02:18 AM
I combined two of my posts in this thread so it might actually make sense.... Sorry about "bumping" my own post.... I know that's bad form....

NVBigEd
June 25, 2011, 08:30 PM
I think I've solved my problem.... What do you think?

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z358/Ed_Forrester/IMG_1839-1.jpg http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z358/Ed_Forrester/IMG_1840-1.jpg

Don Glock
June 25, 2011, 08:45 PM
^^you're a thinking man, ed. i like that lol :)

NVBigEd
June 25, 2011, 09:05 PM
^^you're a thinking man, ed. i like that lol

Stubborn and cheap too...

Don Glock
June 25, 2011, 09:06 PM
Stubborn and cheap too...

we have much in common! :eek: :D

NVBigEd
June 25, 2011, 09:08 PM
Don,

Have a look at my latest acquisition...

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=454948

Don Glock
June 25, 2011, 09:15 PM
^that's sweet! i've fired the newer model 10 with the heavy barrel, great guns. to be honest, i like the balance of the tapered barrel better like you got :)