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I recently purchased a Rock Island Armory 1911 and I am looking to change the grips on it and maybe look into some other upgrades, does anyone have any suggestions on what improvements should be looked at first? Also are the grips for those mostly all the same, I see a few differences as far as beveled or magwell but I assume the shape on them are all the same other than that. Maybe pics of yours if you've changed some things?
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Only thing I have change on my RIA was the grips. I love these even though they aren't all that pretty.
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Those are what I am really looking at, the stock smooth wood grips don't offer much grip. I have looked on E-bay at a few, do you have any recommendations on a plce to look for them? I am going to a gun show in Lewisville this weekend so maybe they'll have some?Originally posted by Mach1Run View PostOnly thing I have change on my RIA was the grips. I love these even though they aren't all that pretty.
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I have three 1911's and the first thing I always do is throw out the factory mags and replace them with Wilson 8 round magazines (47D's?). Don't care for those grips but to each his own. On my new Kimber I'm really digging the wood grips and might get another set to replace the factory rubber grips on my Custom Classic II.Comment
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I think I got those at Bullet Trap for $10-$15. They're cheap like the gun but get the job done.Originally posted by Wicked98Snake View Post
I liked the look of the factory wood but when my hands would get sweaty they got slippery. And I wanted to be able to use it and not have to worry about scratching expensive wood ones up.Originally posted by Jose View PostJonComment
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I have these exact grips on mine, and have no complaints. They are Pachmayr.
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Mammoth ivory grips. Yes they actually make them.
Ballin' ain't cheap.Originally posted by lincolnboyComment
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I have two of those hogue overmold grips if anyone is interested. For a full frame 1911."When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser TytlerComment
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By that comment I was thinking something insane. $200 - $300Originally posted by DOHCTR View PostComment
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How do I know if I have a full frame gun? Sorry for the stupid questions, it's a 1911 A1 if that makes a difference? I saw some punisher grips but thought those might make me look like a nerd and if I had to shoot some one in self defense I bet the D.A. would try and say I was out for vigilante justice, LOLOriginally posted by 5.0_CJ View PostOriginally posted by Nash B.Comment
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Expect to pay $400 to $500 for quality.Originally posted by Chopped54 View PostOriginally posted by lincolnboyComment
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The full frames have a longer grip. The compacts are shorter. Just look at some pics.Originally posted by Wicked98Snake View Post"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser TytlerComment
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Mine is not a compact it's a full size.Originally posted by 5.0_CJ View PostOriginally posted by Nash B.Comment
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well then it's a full frame.Originally posted by Wicked98Snake View Post"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser TytlerComment
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Sweet how much do you want for one of those grips?Originally posted by Nash B.Comment
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