Does Anyone Actually like Factory 45xx Grips?
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DUSTYDOGDAN
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I like them. I have large hands and prefer the rounded on my 4500 and 5900 series 3RD Gens.
Frank Black
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Same here, arched is better for my hands.
Better still is the ‘palm swell’ arched grip for the FBI 1076 frame-mounted decocker, but which also fits the M1026. This grip will also fit any other 10XX-series pistol if you’re okay with a bit of a gap on the left side where the frame-mounted decocker lever would be.
Use of this grip on a large-frame 10XX- or 45XX-series pistol is considered a ‘tactical upgrade.’
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KurtC
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The purpose of the arched grip is to help keep the
muzzle up on full size pistols. It started with the 1911A1.
Folks with large hands usually find a straight grip perfectly fine.
I'm fine with the OEM straight grip on my 4646 and 4586TSW, but I prefer the feel of the Hogue checkered Pau Ferro. I find rubber grips useless, as they snag on clothing.
muzzle up on full size pistols. It started with the 1911A1.
Folks with large hands usually find a straight grip perfectly fine.
I'm fine with the OEM straight grip on my 4646 and 4586TSW, but I prefer the feel of the Hogue checkered Pau Ferro. I find rubber grips useless, as they snag on clothing.
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Trooper224
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Factory grips with the arched backstrap are my preference.
I never liked the Delrin grips of the 59xx series guns but I like them on the .45s. The .45 grip is just a bit too thin for my hands so I use a Hogue slip-on sleeve. It’s the best solution I’ve come up with for shooting the 45-series guns, though I admit the combination is not the most attractive grip I’ve seen. In general, I’ve always found the .45s much easier to shoot accurately than the 59s.
Frank Black
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Both those wood grips are beautiful, and I’ve tried a pair of Hogue’s checkered Coco Bolo on my 1006 but they swelled the grips too ‘girthy’ for my liking. I was having to constantly adjust my shooting hand shot-to-shot.Not really a fan of plastic or rubber grips on any generation of Smith and Wesson handgun
Many of mine currently have various wooden grips on them which I think are much more attractive and have a better feel in the handMy 1006 is wearing Brazilian Rosewood from Hogue while my 845 is wearing walnut from KSD
I’ve never tried the KSD grips or seen them on a 3rd Gen in person. On a large-frame 45XX or 10XX-series gun, are they somewhat thinner than the Hogue’s?
Yendor357
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They used to have several of those trees that you could drive thru.
Now they’re called logs.
Now they’re called logs.
The Hogues are thicker and I kind of like that one the single stacks. Unfortunately Brazzilion Rosewood is no longer availble
The KSDs are about as thin as the Factory Derlin grips. I was worried putting them on, I thought they might crack, but it went well and they have been on that auto loader for 10 years or more now.
Beside I really like the look of the KSDs
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Frank Black
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Yeah, I do too, and thanks for the info.Beside I really like the look of the KSDs
Does KSD make checkered grips specifically for the 10XX or 45XX guns?
Thanks!
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Does Anyone Actually like Factory 45xx Grips?
Yes, not only liked but preferred..........
Yes, not only liked but preferred..........
Aukula1062
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Straight back works best for me. Rubber Houge grips always felt too big for me on 3rd gens. I have 3 sets in my parts bin for 5900 series guns.
My only one left is a 4566 with Hogue Rubber grip.
kbm6893
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The straight factory trip is my choice. They feel best in the hand, BUT they are too slippery. I’m not sticking a rubber Hogue over the factory grip. Looks terrible. On the single stack 3953 I have, the rubber Houge panels are nice. On the double stack, they feel too fat. I’ve tried the Hogue on my 4566 and I don’t like it.
A couple of things that can be done to improve the slipperiness of the factory plastic grips. The simple fix is skateboard tape, just place it where you want it, change it when necessary. Another fix would be a section of bicycle tire inner tube, just cut a section and slip it over the grip area of the pistol. The inner tube is thin and adds little to the circumference of the grip.
A permanent fix to their slippery nature would be a soldering iron with a pointy tip. Get the iron hot and stipple the plastic grip.
A permanent fix to their slippery nature would be a soldering iron with a pointy tip. Get the iron hot and stipple the plastic grip.
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I do like the factory grip size, but they are a little slippery. Not trying to hijack the thread, I have a compatibility question. Will 4516 factory grips fit a 4513TSW in the 7 round configuration? I'm guessing the 3913 grips would be too narrow and the 4013 would be too wide? I have to retrofit and cannot find 4513TSW factory grips anywhere. Thanks.
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