![]() I find it to be both tactical and tacticool. (vanity?) But I certainly wasn’t disappointed. That was the reason that I initially purchased it. (And of course the custom trigger and competition sites.) The grip is impervious to water and oil, and should theoretically endure for generations.Īs I indicated earlier, the grip is a really good looking on the 1911. This is one of my favorite 1911’s to shoot because of the grip. I’ve had mine on my pistol for many years and see no signs of wear. The Hogue over-molded 1911 grip is very durable. This grip’s installation requires nothing like the patience that is required for setting up IKEA furniture. This type of fitting and tightening should come as no surprise to someone who has even a limited mechanical background. ![]() Then push the top section over each lug and install the screws on the top. If you are having problems, the trick is to install the lower part of the grip first. I think it might be a problem with those that already have texture on the front strap of their 1911. One of the few drawbacks mentioned by users online is that grip can be difficult to install. Amazon reviewers basically rank it 88% five stars. I also think that my opinion is really not that far off of everybody else’s. And when you heft your 1911, you feel in total control. Hogue is well known for the tactile feel of their grips and this one is no different. This grip has finger grooves that fit my hand perfectly. If you want a more permanent and elegant solution, I’m going to break with Dave and say that you should go ahead and investigate Hogue wraparound, over-molded grip. So if you’re really using your 1911 a lot you might have plenty to replace it with, when the adhesive finally wears off. And admittedly you get about 20 feet of it for that price. Now on the other hand, skateboard tape, grip tape, or nonslip tape as they may call it runs you approximately $8 to $15. You can find them online for between $20 and $30. One of the great things about the Hogue OverMolded 1911 grip is that it is really not that expensive. Well, anyway, that was the best move I’ve made on a grip so far. To be perfectly honest, I think it was because I had seen the grip on an M9 or 1911 (or something) used in the movie I am Legend with Will Smith. When I picked up my first 1911, a custom Springfield in stainless that had been already been significantly modified, for some reason my first thought was to remove the rosewood grips and replace them with the black, wraparound, over-molded, rubberized grip. Am I right?) And I wanted to bring up the fact that I really like my Hogue “wraparound” 1911 grip. (Obviously, I know that guns are on everyone’s mind these days. To quote Dave, he calls it “the dreaded skateboard tape.” Anyway, I have been thinking about 1911s lately. ![]() You know, there is an article here on all about upgrading your 1911 with grip tape to improve grip on the front strap.
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