Goncalo Alves 1911 panels

[American1776]

I like the color of Goncalo Alves. I’ve always liked the stripes in the figure.

I purchased a set of Hogue wood panels for my blued Colt series 80 Government model.

Like the Cocobolo hogues, I’m a little disappointed in the coloring. Seems awfully dark for Goncalo, though they are an improvement over the super dark rosewoods that came with the gun.

I think I’m done buying Hogue wood grips for good. I’ll keep these on the pistol for now, but eventually I’ll replace them with a set from a more custom maker.


Any other fans of Goncalo? How do you like your Goncalo Alves to look?

[bamabiker]

The grain and colors would show up better if they were smooth with no checkering. Still look nice.

[ContinentalOp]

Seems to me like you may need to get more 1911s for all your grips.

[oysterer]

Originally Posted by ContinentalOp

Seems to me like you may need to get more 1911s for all your grips.

I bought 1911s for lot lesser reasons than having too many grips laying around...

[bamabiker]

I don't have any 1911 GAs but I do have some that I like...a lot.