1911 e series vs. performance center 1911

[AveragEd]

I've spoken with Esmerelda (of Esmerelda Grips) about making grips for mine and she said it was no trouble for her to cut any of her 1911 grips to that profile. She makes beautiful grips from exotic woods and her work is impeccable at a fair price.

Ed

 

[Ranger98]

Thanks Ranger98. Do you remember where you got them from. I called customer service and tried to purchase a set for the E Series bobtailed pistol, but they told me they weren't available. I asked what if I damaged mine, and needed replacements. got a moment of silence and then a "I'm not sure". I don't mind a little woodworking mods to end up with the results that you achieved, so any info. would be appreciated.

I modified a pair of S&W 1911 rosewood grips from Midway.$39.99/Midway Product # 190425.If you order the standard ones from S&W ($42) they do not have the cut for the ambi safety.

 

[WisconsinKen]

Here is what I ended up putting on my 1911SC. I had them made by RMH Knives.

 

[andyo5]

As regards the bobtail design: I recently watched a Youtube video by the well-known Youtube member who calls himself Hickok45. He did a review of a Ruger Commander, and compared it to a custom bobtailed gun from a well known custom gunmaker. One comment he made was the bobtail was easier to conceal, but the standard grip profile felt much better in his hand.
Bear in mind that a titanium firing pin is easily purchased on the aftermarket and installed, so it should not be a significant decision point.

 

[WisconsinKen]

As regards the bobtail design: I recently watched a Youtube video by the well-known Youtube member who calls himself Hickok45. He did a review of a Ruger Commander, and compared it to a custom bobtailed gun from a well known custom gunmaker. One comment he made was the bobtail was easier to conceal, but the standard grip profile felt much better in his hand.
Bear in mind that a titanium firing pin is easily purchased on the aftermarket and installed, so it should not be a significant decision point.

I enjoy watching Hickok45's videos. Very informative.

I find my bobtailed guns as comfortable to shoot as my standard gripped 45's However, I have smaller hands. Bets thing is to find someone with both configurations and run a few hundred rounds through each of them.

 

[richcory]

Figured I'd put a photo of my SC with the Mammoth tusk grips so here it goes.

 

[WisconsinKen]

Figured I'd put a photo of my SC with the Mammoth tusk grips so here it goes.

Those are cool looking!

 

[richcory]

I'm really happy with how they turned out