Comparison Pics CS9 vs M&P9c

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

I agree completely about the weight distribution and recoil. Short slide equals short travel and less muzzle flip.

I remember a thread from several years ago (before I had to re-register) where a guy shaved down a set of CS9 Hogue grips. He removed rubber material from the side of the grips like he was grating Parmesan cheese. Gave them a rough texture, made them thinner, but kept the soft back strap which helped aid in recoil. I wish I would have kept the pics. I have often thought about trying to replicate his work. I don't think I have the skill or patience of Big Dog.

I've wondered about that. I wonder if you can freeze the grips and take a belt sander to them like you can with recoil pads?

On a related topic, I've considered wood grips for my 5906. I'd really like to have some nice, yet thin, checkered cocobolo or rosewood grips. The Hogues look nice but are too thick for my tastes.

I asked Esmerelda about this, as she has some thin wood grips for 1911's and BHP's, but none for 3rd gens. Do you guys know of anybody that makes nice, yet thin, 3rd gen wood grips?

 

[Cashdog]

I'm with you tgardner. Been huntin a CS9D for a long time with no luck. I did luck into a CS45D a while back, and I'm very happy with it, but I'd still like to add the 9.

Hokie-I'd be interested in some thin wood grips as well, so please keep me in mind if you find some.

 

[wheelgun1958]

Have you seen one like this?

Looks like the one I just bought for $300.