|
|
 |
06-24-2013, 07:05 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 66
Liked 1,116 Times in 324 Posts
|
|
1911 Wraparounds?
Trying some different stocks for target shooting with the renegade 9mm Commander.
Anyone use wraparounds?
Guess we'll see at the range tomorrow.
__________________
Professional Trainer
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
06-24-2013, 07:10 PM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Congress, AZ
Posts: 1,193
Likes: 2,345
Liked 1,260 Times in 541 Posts
|
|
wraparounds
I like them (yours look very nice) but I don't think I shoot any better because of them.
tb
__________________
frontsightnsqueaz
|
06-24-2013, 07:12 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 66
Liked 1,116 Times in 324 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Beavert
I like them (yours look very nice) but I don't think I shoot any better because of them.
tb
|
thnx
Been using these aggressive VZ's
they sure enough don't slip!
__________________
Professional Trainer
|
06-24-2013, 07:27 PM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: West Central IL
Posts: 22,808
Likes: 18,558
Liked 22,430 Times in 8,279 Posts
|
|
I've never had a problem holding on to a 1911. I even like the smooth grips on my compact 3 1/2" RIA. But, I do like a checkered front strap.
__________________
H Richard
SWCA1967 SWHF244
|
06-24-2013, 07:31 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 66
Liked 1,116 Times in 324 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by H Richard
I've never had a problem holding on to a 1911. I even like the smooth grips on my compact 3 1/2" RIA. But, I do like a checkered front strap.
|
I agree...never had a problem holding on to a 1911 either.
Some stocks just fit my long, boney fingers better than others, I guess.
__________________
Professional Trainer
|
06-24-2013, 07:39 PM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: South of Gritville
Posts: 2,580
Likes: 1,113
Liked 2,547 Times in 1,006 Posts
|
|
I have a pair of stocks almost exactly like those. Surprisingly, with my smaller hands, my Commander seemed to fit my hand better with them compared to the wrap around rubber ones. Right now I have a set of Esmerelda stocks on mine. I just wish Esmerelda would make a set of wrap arounds.
CW
__________________
μολὼν λαβέ
|
06-24-2013, 07:47 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Gun lovin\' Hollywood Ca.
Posts: 10,238
Likes: 7,741
Liked 18,707 Times in 3,792 Posts
|
|
On revolvers I like 'em, but I just don't like them on autos. They add a lot of bulk...and they kind of ruin the lines of the gun...other than that, they're ok I guess... 
__________________
Thirty characters. Exactly...
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
06-24-2013, 08:15 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Maine
Posts: 3,289
Likes: 3,076
Liked 3,829 Times in 851 Posts
|
|
Wow! Sorry, but those things are HUGE! I can't stand the Hogue and Pachmayr wrap arounds, I can only imagine how thick those are. Kind of defeating the purpose of the inherently slim 1911 grip frame.
I'm running these Alumagrips on my Novak 1991A1 Commander and I'm very happy with them.
__________________
Don't kiss smiling dogs!
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
06-24-2013, 08:27 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mexia Texas
Posts: 383
Likes: 7
Liked 154 Times in 78 Posts
|
|
Nice looking grips. I've tried some before and I don't seem to be able to hit the magazine release without adjusting my grip somewhat. They feel great.
|
06-24-2013, 08:44 PM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Connecticut Yankee
Posts: 2,380
Likes: 744
Liked 3,575 Times in 789 Posts
|
|
I'm game, who made em? My 1911 is way to narrow for me.
DW
__________________
"NUTS"
|
06-25-2013, 02:14 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 66
Liked 1,116 Times in 324 Posts
|
|
Shot them this morning at 50yds.
Comfy
__________________
Professional Trainer
|
06-25-2013, 02:18 PM
|
 |
US Veteran
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,143
Likes: 3,701
Liked 5,261 Times in 1,885 Posts
|
|
The only 1911 I've ever tried with wrap-around grips was a Colt Defender, which came with them. I removed them and put regular grips on the gun. I have small hands, and I like the thinner profile of the standard 1911 grips.
Plus, I think they look better. 
|
06-25-2013, 04:06 PM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: KY
Posts: 3,568
Likes: 4,483
Liked 1,189 Times in 509 Posts
|
|
I like them for range use but I never carry with them.
|
06-25-2013, 04:24 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Rocky River, OH, USA
Posts: 9,451
Likes: 1,271
Liked 9,184 Times in 3,621 Posts
|
|
I don't like anything bigger than Pachmayrs.
Those are the only wraparound grips I have.
|
06-25-2013, 04:36 PM
|
|
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Planet earth
Posts: 13,869
Likes: 2,079
Liked 13,354 Times in 5,549 Posts
|
|
I have rubber wrap around pachmayers on one 1911. And INI rubber wrap around grips from cdnn investments on another 1911. The rest have wood grips. I like the rubber grips on my ccw guns. I can squeeze my fingers into them.
|
06-25-2013, 05:10 PM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2012
Location: suburban philadelphia
Posts: 738
Likes: 297
Liked 946 Times in 355 Posts
|
|
I have two other Dan Wesson pistols and based on the quality, bought this CCO sight unseen from a broker in Kansas. The only problem I had with it was that the front and back strap are chain link instead of dpi checkering. The officer frame is small in my meaty hand and with the chain link, it was harder to maintain a decent grip on it. The wrap around grips solved the problem. Love this gun.
|
06-25-2013, 06:16 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 66
Liked 1,116 Times in 324 Posts
|
|
Friend's letting my try these "Ro Co" target stocks.
Hope to see how they shoot soon.
__________________
Professional Trainer
|
06-25-2013, 09:00 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Indiana USA
Posts: 17
Likes: 3
Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts
|
|
I have small hands and hate wraparound 1911 grips of any kind. I have a Defender that came with wraparounds and I immediately removed them and replaced them with standard checkered wood grips. I have the front straps of my 1911's checkered at 30 LPI and find this perfect when paired with standard stocks and a flat checkered mainspring housing.
|
06-25-2013, 09:40 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 66
Liked 1,116 Times in 324 Posts
|
|
I guess hand size matters much with wraparounds.
My spider monkey fingers seem to like them so far.
__________________
Professional Trainer
|
06-25-2013, 10:29 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Denver area
Posts: 6,250
Likes: 20,283
Liked 13,114 Times in 4,177 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by doc540
Trying some different stocks for target shooting with the renegade 9mm Commander.
Anyone use wraparounds?
Guess we'll see at the range tomorrow.
|
No. I tried some many years ago (1979). Didn't like em.
I don't like anything that detracts from the 'slab sided' configuration of a 1911 or that increases its front to back dimensions.
Different strokes!
|
07-16-2013, 10:07 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 66
Liked 1,116 Times in 324 Posts
|
|
most simple solution: Pearce finger groove inserts
Now to shoot them and see how they work.
__________________
Professional Trainer
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
07-16-2013, 10:59 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Victoria, Texas
Posts: 3,323
Likes: 380
Liked 1,016 Times in 358 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by deanodog
I like them for range use but I never carry with them.
|
I recently attended a Travis Haley Disruptive Environment 3 day handgun class. It was over 100 degrees each day and we were shooting strings to the point where it made it difficult to hold my gun (that hot). Roughly 1200 rounds total.
early on...day one....one of the instructors walked up to me and asked if I was alright. I told him yes. He said I was bleeding. I look at my right hand pinky and the faucet was on. I ripped skin off and did not know it.
Day two, my primary hand felt a little raw. I broke out with a single mechanics glove and cut all the finger tips off and this improve holding the hot gun.
My gun is 25LPI and was using Larry Davidson oversized shredders (aggressive). While I am over 50 and drive a desk these days, I guess my dishwashing hands softened up (pushing too many pencils)
However I have switched to pachmyrs for duty carry.
__________________
if you're gonna be a bear...
Last edited by SW CQB 45; 07-16-2013 at 11:09 PM.
|
07-16-2013, 11:03 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 66
Liked 1,116 Times in 324 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SW CQB 45
|
A dirty powdered nose is such a thing of beauty.
__________________
Professional Trainer
|
07-16-2013, 11:06 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 817
Likes: 392
Liked 890 Times in 263 Posts
|
|
My houge wrap arounds sure do reduce the felt recoil :-D
[ATTACH] 548554_337338579662520_871204393_n.jpg[/ATTACH]
|
07-16-2013, 11:41 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Victoria, Texas
Posts: 3,323
Likes: 380
Liked 1,016 Times in 358 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by doc540
A dirty powdered nose is such a thing of beauty. |
I cleaned it each morning before class.
Years ago, I made the big mistake of waiting till the end of a 3 day class to clean a gun.
It was about 800 rounds that my SW CQB 45 started to malfunction. Shooting notoriously dirty PMC ball.
This was Remington ball. roughly 400 rounds a day....day two....we were rolling around on the powdered dirt. One student locked up his Ed Brown SF with so much dirt impacted into the internals....its scratched the finished. Toward the end of class on day two...my gun felt crunchy and had a malfunction in the dark that I could not identify. maybe my glove along with dirty gun caused a stove pipe.
__________________
if you're gonna be a bear...
Last edited by SW CQB 45; 07-16-2013 at 11:47 PM.
|
07-16-2013, 11:46 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 66
Liked 1,116 Times in 324 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SW CQB 45
I cleaned it each morning before class.
Years ago, I made the big mistake of waiting till the end of a 3 day class to clean a gun.
|
As John Moses Browning intended it to be!
__________________
Professional Trainer
|
07-17-2013, 09:24 AM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NW FL
Posts: 1,565
Likes: 828
Liked 1,159 Times in 563 Posts
|
|
Same as Smithsrevenge, I have Hogue wraparound grips. I have long fingers and get a very good grip with the wraparounds, I also like rubber grips because of sweaty hands in the land of heat and humidity.
My Colt 1911 also has a hard rubber checkered backstrap which really helps with my grip also.
__________________
"Life is short, hunt hard"
|
07-17-2013, 12:08 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Deepest, darkest, Indiana
Posts: 6,199
Likes: 3,381
Liked 6,202 Times in 1,899 Posts
|
|
Since moisture can build under rubber grips watch for rust under the wraparound that covers front grip strap.
|
|
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
