Front Strap Checking on 1911s: Yay or Nay - Page 2

**Shane Tuttle** · May 4, 2021, 05:46 PM

Yes, please, and thank you.

I want every decent means of being able to fire my 1911 without worry of it slipping in the process. Any number of LPI is fine with me. I have calluses older than most kids on this board.

Kreyzhorse · May 4, 2021, 06:42 PM

Yes.... done correctly, I really like the positive grip it provides.

JustJake · May 5, 2021, 05:39 PM

Seems like we got a lotta sweaty handed fellas on this board.

How'd we ever win two World Wars, one Korean "police action," and only get a "tie" outta that other SE Asian affair (

), all without front-strap checkering on our Mil-issued 1911s/1911A1s?

TunnelRat · May 5, 2021, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJake

Seems like we got a lotta sweaty handed fellas on this board.

How'd we ever win two World Wars, one Korean "police action," and only get a "tie" outta that other SE Asian affair (

), all without front-strap checkering on our Mil-issued 1911s/1911A1s?

I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest we didn’t win WWI, WWII, or have the results in Korea and Vietnam that we did because of the 1911. Additionally, something being a nice to have doesn’t mean you’re saying without it is a lost cause.

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hemiram · May 5, 2021, 11:55 PM

I voted no, but I don't mind front checkering on a gun, unless it's just "over the top", and makes gripping the gun uncomfortable, for me. For me is the point, I have friends who shoot guns that IMHO are so far over the point of comfort due to stippling, checkering, "grip tape", etc, that I want nothing to do with.

stinkeypete · May 6, 2021, 01:13 AM

Is "Stippling" a yes or a no?

tex45acp · May 6, 2021, 07:32 AM

I prefer stippling and I really like the wrap around grips on my Colt Delta Elite Gold Cup. Its like stippling and works very well.

I stippled the grip on a Browning Hi Power at a buddies request. It turned out great.

pete2 · May 6, 2021, 10:56 AM

I prefer checkering but skateboard tape will do. I have a Heavy Slide gun built by Clark Jr. with the Clark sharp stippling on it. It works just fine for wadcutter shooting but it might be too much if on a hardball gun.

TunnelRat · May 6, 2021, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stinkeypete

Is "Stippling" a yes or a no?

It’s different but I’d put it in a similar vein to this.

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Geezerbiker · May 6, 2021, 06:01 PM

I have Hogue wrap around grips on mine and I think the world of them. I can't imagine a better set of grips for the M1911...

Tony

Shadow9mm · May 7, 2021, 06:05 PM

personally I like a MILD checking or stippling on the front strap. Smooth feels good but tends to slide a bit more making it a bit harder to control under recoil. I cant stand sharp checkering.

KyJim · May 8, 2021, 08:29 PM

I like checkering or some form of stippling on a 1911. I’ve also used rubberized, wrap-around grips. I find the extra purchase I get to be beneficial.

ScottOh · May 9, 2021, 12:22 PM

It’s nice but not necessary for me. I do like an aggressive grip panel. All my 1911s and Berettas were VZs.

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View Poll Results: Do you like front strap checking on 1911s?
Yes	42	63.64%
No	14	21.21%
Don't care either way	10	15.15%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

May 4, 2021, 05:46 PM	#26
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	Yes, please, and thank you. I want every decent means of being able to fire my 1911 without worry of it slipping in the process. Any number of LPI is fine with me. I have calluses older than most kids on this board. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

May 4, 2021, 06:42 PM	#27
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Yes.... done correctly, I really like the positive grip it provides. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

May 5, 2021, 05:39 PM	#28
JustJake Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2020 Posts: 497	Seems like we got a lotta sweaty handed fellas on this board. How'd we ever win two World Wars, one Korean "police action," and only get a "tie" outta that other SE Asian affair (), all without front-strap checkering on our Mil-issued 1911s/1911A1s? __________________ I use the Jake Brake every chance I get. Don't care if it annoys you. Hear me now?!

May 6, 2021, 01:13 AM	#31
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,292	Is "Stippling" a yes or a no? __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

May 5, 2021, 11:55 PM	#30
hemiram Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Location: Toledo, ohio Posts: 762	I voted no, but I don't mind front checkering on a gun, unless it's just "over the top", and makes gripping the gun uncomfortable, for me. For me is the point, I have friends who shoot guns that IMHO are so far over the point of comfort due to stippling, checkering, "grip tape", etc, that I want nothing to do with.

May 6, 2021, 07:32 AM	#32
tex45acp Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 1,032	I prefer stippling and I really like the wrap around grips on my Colt Delta Elite Gold Cup. Its like stippling and works very well. I stippled the grip on a Browning Hi Power at a buddies request. It turned out great. __________________ “All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.“

May 6, 2021, 10:56 AM	#33
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	I prefer checkering but skateboard tape will do. I have a Heavy Slide gun built by Clark Jr. with the Clark sharp stippling on it. It works just fine for wadcutter shooting but it might be too much if on a hardball gun.

May 6, 2021, 06:01 PM	#35
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	I have Hogue wrap around grips on mine and I think the world of them. I can't imagine a better set of grips for the M1911... Tony

May 7, 2021, 06:05 PM	#36
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,969	personally I like a MILD checking or stippling on the front strap. Smooth feels good but tends to slide a bit more making it a bit harder to control under recoil. I cant stand sharp checkering. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

May 8, 2021, 08:29 PM	#37
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I like checkering or some form of stippling on a 1911. I’ve also used rubberized, wrap-around grips. I find the extra purchase I get to be beneficial.

May 9, 2021, 12:22 PM	#38
ScottOh Junior Member Join Date: September 17, 2015 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 10	It’s nice but not necessary for me. I do like an aggressive grip panel. All my 1911s and Berettas were VZs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro