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Posted: 8/18/2014 10:43:45 AM EDT

Went to a local to see what they had in stock for 1911 Grips. Woman working introduced me to her 1911 with Magpul grips.

I was impressed with the feel and fit.

Their supplier was out of stock, she told me her price would have been around $20.00. Just orded a set from AIM for $18.95 delivered.

Looking forward to getting them and giving them a whirl.

Anyone else?

Posted: 8/18/2014 2:00:00 PM EDT

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I have a set on my range officer and I like them. I wasn't to sure about the large cut out for the mag release but they still
feel great.

Posted: 8/18/2014 3:17:32 PM EDT

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They're the thinnest grips you can buy without getting thin grip bushings.

I have them on a carry Gov't 1911.

Posted: 8/21/2014 11:35:02 AM EDT

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Same here. Got em from AIM. I like Magpul's stuff. I got a black set and an FDE just because.

Posted: 8/21/2014 7:27:51 PM EDT

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Dash_ispy have you put the FDE ones on any guns and if so could you post a pic?

Thanks

Posted: 8/21/2014 7:36:52 PM EDT

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Tough to find pics of the fde, eh? Gimme a min and I'll swap mine for ya.

Posted: 8/21/2014 7:53:25 PM EDT

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Took them in the same light to compare. Not sure how I feel about the FDE.

Posted: 8/22/2014 12:38:58 AM EDT

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I wish I'd known the Magpul grips had the large thumb cut-out before I shelled out for a set of VZ grips...

Posted: 8/22/2014 1:50:26 AM EDT

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I put a set on satin nickel Series 70 a year or so back. I thought the OD green color looked good on the satin nickel gun, but I don't have a picture of it.

Posted: 8/22/2014 4:40:04 AM EDT

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Thanks for that; going to order the black!

Posted: 8/22/2014 6:46:09 AM EDT

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No problem. The FDE looks a little strange but I will run em for awhile to see if it grows on me now that I switched for the photo.

Posted: 8/22/2014 2:27:38 PM EDT

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I ordered a pair after handling a co-worker's gun that had them. They feel pretty grippy but not to harsh on the hands. I like the large mag release cut out and it helps me drop a mag without rotating the gun as much.

On a side note, I shot my first USPSA match last weekend with the new grips. I ended up winning the single stack division and shot 2 ranks higher on the classifier than I am currently ranked. All this was done without me trying to shoot like a hero either. I just casually shot the match. Coincidence or not, I dont know lol.

Posted: 8/22/2014 9:13:41 PM EDT

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The mag release cut out felt weird at first since I wasn't used to it, but after one range trip that all went away. I highly recommend them to anyone.

Posted: 8/23/2014 5:11:11 AM EDT

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I have a pair on my Taurus PT1911AL and they are very nice...especially for the coin

Bill

Posted: 8/23/2014 4:15:22 PM EDT

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Wish they offered them without the cutout!!!

Posted: 8/23/2014 5:38:17 PM EDT

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I have them on my Ruger and I like them a lot.

Posted: 8/23/2014 6:28:33 PM EDT

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Anyone try the 'Stealth Gray" or "Olive Drab Green"?

I'm wondering if either would look good with a parkerized finish.

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Posted: 8/23/2014 10:14:40 PM EDT

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I got them today, well yesterday I guess looking at the time now.

They fit and feel excellent. Flawless fit on my SA:

Posted: 8/24/2014 9:14:55 AM EDT

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How do they feel weak hand/left handed?

Posted: 8/24/2014 10:04:27 AM EDT

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Really comfortable.

Posted: 8/24/2014 5:31:41 PM EDT

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How do they feel weak hand/left handed?

Really comfortable.

Cool may have to drink some more Colorado cool aide!!!

Posted: 8/24/2014 6:00:24 PM EDT

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How do they feel weak hand/left handed?

Really comfortable.

Cool may have to drink some more Colorado Wyoming cool aide!!!

fify

Posted: 8/24/2014 6:12:18 PM EDT

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I bought a set on a whim for my Ruger SR-1911CMD commander , put them on about a year ago

I really like the feel , nice thin grips - I shot it in an IDPA match last month too !

Posted: 8/24/2014 6:28:33 PM EDT

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I like how they're relieved on the right side for ambi safeties.

Posted: 8/25/2014 7:11:31 AM EDT

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Can anyone compare the Magpul grips to

Ergo Suregrip
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/3206833518/ergo-warrior-suregrip-grip-panels-rubber-overmold-square-bottom-1911-government-commander?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Ergo XTR Hard Rubber
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/858502/ergo-xtr-hard-rubber-grip-panels-aggressive-texture-square-bottom-1911-government-commander-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding

These are the slimmest grips I have found (without using slim bushings) and both are very "grippy" without being uncomfortable. They also have cutouts for ambi safeties and square bottoms for a magwell.

Posted: 8/25/2014 12:47:38 PM EDT

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This may be a stupid question, but how hard do you think it would be to shape these to fit a Sig bobtail?

Posted: 8/25/2014 1:10:01 PM EDT

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Can not do it for bobotail. The back side of the Magpul grips are hollow. See picture below.

Posted: 8/25/2014 3:45:09 PM EDT

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I'm betting they both would be sharp.

My choice would probably be the gray

Posted: 8/25/2014 9:59:24 PM EDT

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After spending what I did on VZs, I really don't want to try the Magpuls. My luck I would like them better.

Posted: 8/25/2014 10:29:44 PM EDT

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You know the rules, get both.

Posted: 8/26/2014 1:43:48 PM EDT

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You can pick up the Magpul 1911 grips from Amazon at 17.50 shipped. I picked up a set there for my SR1911. Hoping they are made from the same material that the MOE+ grips are...

Posted: 8/27/2014 2:57:06 AM EDT

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They are. You'll dig em.

Posted: 8/28/2014 10:37:27 AM EDT

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Got a set on my Kimber. Only shot with them one, but they were gtg?

Posted: 8/28/2014 8:23:07 PM EDT

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You can pick up the Magpul 1911 grips from Amazon at 17.50 shipped. I picked up a set there for my SR1911. Hoping they are made from the same material that the MOE+ grips are...

They are. You'll dig em.

I just got them. While I like the profile and the cut-out, they are definitely not the same type of plastic/rubber that the MOE+ grips use. The MOE+ have an almost "overmold" type rubberish grip to them. These 1911 grips are hard plastic.

I had the Ergo XTR Hard Rubber Aggressive Texture grips on my 1911 (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/858502/ergo-xtr-hard-rubber-grip-panels-aggressive-texture-square-bottom-1911-government-commander-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding) - and those are "softer" rubber than the Magpuls.

Posted: 8/29/2014 8:50:55 PM EDT

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I got a set today. I really like them. I wish they were a little more sand-paperish but I shoot with sweaty hands a lot and they are the best out of the few I have tried.

Posted: 8/30/2014 2:40:10 PM EDT

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Did someone say OD Green?

Shadow makes the bottom half look dark... I have one with flash that really sets it off.

Posted: 8/30/2014 5:15:37 PM EDT

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They are too slippery for me. My Buddy stippled his and they feel perfect.

Posted: 8/30/2014 5:55:41 PM EDT

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I got a set today. I really like them. I wish they were a little more sand-paperish but I shoot with sweaty hands a lot and they are the best out of the few I have tried.

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Posted: 8/30/2014 6:20:01 PM EDT

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Did someone say OD Green?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d132/kalton3030/20140830_173503_zpstz3nyrnd.jpg

Shadow makes the bottom half look dark... I have one with flash that really sets it off.

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That trigger is long.

Posted: 8/30/2014 6:28:25 PM EDT

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Are these gtg with an ambi-safety on an RIA?

ETA: Yep, they are.

Posted: 8/30/2014 8:39:47 PM EDT

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That trigger is long.

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Did someone say OD Green?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d132/kalton3030/20140830_173503_zpstz3nyrnd.jpg

Shadow makes the bottom half look dark... I have one with flash that really sets it off.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d132/kalton3030/20140830_173512_zpsujubjfyr.jpg

That trigger is long.

I had one smith really fucker up half the gun. I found a better one that smoothed out everything at a fraction of the cost.

It has a short travel even though its long, I kinda like it this way. Big hands

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