my new 1911

ftballgod · March 11, 2012, 10:31 PM

i added this Springfield 1911-A1 TRP TACTICAL to my collection this week. i cant wait to get it to the range to try it out. the only problem is the grips. they just feel weird. any suggestions on a new set of grips? i dont want laser or wrap arounds i was thinking aluminum, rubber or wood. any pros or cons ?

krunchnik · March 11, 2012, 10:44 PM

There are many kinds of different grips a person could opt for,all in personal preference.I like Dymondwood or G10 grips myself.

So many types of grips,this is a couple of ideas

Uncle Malice · March 11, 2012, 10:46 PM

Nice. Enjoy. I've got the same gun in black armory kote. There are a lot of grips that will work very well. I like the lizard skin grips that come stock from the factory. I would recommend checking out VZ grips. Great feel.

ftballgod · March 11, 2012, 11:09 PM

@krunchnik i like the ones on the stainless kimber. what are those?

Sarge · March 11, 2012, 11:20 PM

To me at least, Double-Diamonds and an arched mainspring housing make a 1911 feel like the handshake of an old friend.

AndyWest · March 11, 2012, 11:32 PM

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@krunchnik i like the ones on the stainless kimber. what are those?

+1. Those grips look great on that gun. Do tell.

cheezhed · March 12, 2012, 12:06 AM

You either really like or really dislike houge grips. Me? I like them but I can see why some don't. Lots of nice grips out there and you have a nice looking pistol by the way.

ftballgod · March 12, 2012, 03:55 PM

@ cheezhed. I normally love houge grips. I have them in many of my guns. But for some reason they just feel wrong on the 1911. That's my opinion anyway .

COgunner · March 12, 2012, 06:09 PM

Just bought these off ebay for my Sig. They're purty!

Erikbal · March 12, 2012, 07:03 PM

Beautiful gun! Krunchnik I am drooling over your photos, especially the last one. What is that exactly? I WANT it! Lol..

loose_holster_dan · March 12, 2012, 07:31 PM

so jealous. i let 2 go by on gb this week along with a trophy match at a disgustingly low price. being a responsible fiance sucks.

March 11, 2012, 10:44 PM	#2
krunchnik Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Location: Lakeland,TN Posts: 225	There are many kinds of different grips a person could opt for,all in personal preference.I like Dymondwood or G10 grips myself. So many types of grips,this is a couple of ideas __________________ THE CROW

March 11, 2012, 10:46 PM	#3
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	Nice. Enjoy. I've got the same gun in black armory kote. There are a lot of grips that will work very well. I like the lizard skin grips that come stock from the factory. I would recommend checking out VZ grips. Great feel. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

March 11, 2012, 11:20 PM	#5
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,494	To me at least, Double-Diamonds and an arched mainspring housing make a 1911 feel like the handshake of an old friend. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.

March 11, 2012, 11:09 PM	#4
ftballgod Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2010 Posts: 268	@krunchnik i like the ones on the stainless kimber. what are those?

March 12, 2012, 12:06 AM	#7
cheezhed Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Posts: 302	You either really like or really dislike houge grips. Me? I like them but I can see why some don't. Lots of nice grips out there and you have a nice looking pistol by the way.

March 12, 2012, 03:55 PM	#8
ftballgod Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2010 Posts: 268	@ cheezhed. I normally love houge grips. I have them in many of my guns. But for some reason they just feel wrong on the 1911. That's my opinion anyway .

March 12, 2012, 06:09 PM	#9
COgunner Member Join Date: January 25, 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 30	Just bought these off ebay for my Sig. They're purty!

March 12, 2012, 07:03 PM	#10
Erikbal Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2012 Location: Olean, NY Posts: 375	Beautiful gun! Krunchnik I am drooling over your photos, especially the last one. What is that exactly? I WANT it! Lol..

March 12, 2012, 07:31 PM	#11
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,461	so jealous. i let 2 go by on gb this week along with a trophy match at a disgustingly low price. being a responsible fiance sucks.