Got some new grips for my RIA 1911!

[Vegetaman]

I bought this gun 6 years ago (as some of you on here may know, I've posted about it quite a bit over the years) and it came with the smooth wood grips in the bottom left. Well they drove me nuts (the only thing I didn't care for about my RIA, honestly), so I bought some Hogue rubber grips in Desert Tan (I like them, but I bought dad a pair in Olive Green and they look better IMO).

But lately I've been thinking that what I really want is some wood grips... And a lot of people I've spoken with have agreed. So finally broke down and bought some fully checkered laminant rosewood Pachmayrs (sp?). Never have owned a pair, but they're very nice quality. Probably won't swap the grips over until I finish cleaning it though.

 

[JohnRippert]

Those blah smooth wood grips were what came with my RIA and I immediately went looking on Ebay for something better. I found some checkered walnut for $20 and was very happy. I think you will like yours when they are installed.

 

[Collo Rosso]

I have a set of the Hogue rubber in black. They fit nice and give a good grip, just not anything special. I put a set of G10 on my Sig 1911 and while they look good I keep having to tighten the grip screws when they loosen after so many rounds. Picked up a S.A. loaded target and love the wood cross cannon grips. They also have yet to loosen up. I'm looking for a nice set of wood grips for the Sig now.

 

[RONALD HENSLEY]

ive been concidering an ria to trick out

 

[Andyd]

My son ended up with those grips on his 9mm RIA:

 

[H Richard]

I felt the same way about the ones that came on my RIA compact 9mm. Found these at a gun show for $10.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

I think those grips will look gangbusters on your RIA! Here's a pic of my RIA 9mm Tactical with a set of left over Kimber stocks.

 

[Vegetaman]

Those look beautiful; and whew, wish I was that good of a shot! :O

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Those look beautiful; and whew, wish I was that good of a shot! :O

It doesn't happen all the time. Now of course the ones that aren't photogenic do not get photographed!

 

[Art Doc]

I have an RIA in 38 Super. About 25 years ago a buddy gave me a set of ivory stocks with Medieval themed scrimshaw and I have them on the Super. Unfortunately the left panel split lengthwise and had to be glued back together. Almost adds to the charm.

 

[BigBill]

I put the IAI full wrap around grips on my norinco project 1911. I prefer rubber grips on my ccw guns. The IAI Grips are Israeli.

 

[gregintenn]

We have a fellow forum member who produces stocks that will nicely dress up a Rock Island 1911.

I think the factory Rock Island cardboard grips were intended to be upgraded.

 

[gwpercle]

Whatever you do, don't go look at all the exotic wood grips available from Ahrend's....trying to choose just one is driving me to drink.
I've narrowed the choice down to 4 , as of today. Too many beautiful woods.
Gary

 

[BAM-BAM]

A heads up guys...... check out Hogue's Auction site.....

just visited .......a few nice sets (wood) left......use to be a great place to get carry grips....most "seconds" I couldn't figure out why........use to be dozens to chose from......



newer stuff not my style....

 

[Valmet]

All of these grips look slick! I've been pondering picking up one of the RIA 1911s in 38 Super.

 

[GtownGeorge]

Or, just make your own. With Hogue finger grooves.