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Posted: 7/13/2010 4:48:16 AM EDT

I'm currently looking for a set of decent synthetic grips to replace the wood with crossed cannons currently on my Loaded Model. Plenty to choose from, but the problem is I cant bring myself to pay 50+ dollars for some grips.

EE is slim pickens right now, ebay is dry, and gunbroker is hilarious.

What is a cheapskate to do?

Posted: 7/13/2010 4:58:05 AM EDT

[#1]

save money fopr Vz or equal grip.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:02:58 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
save money fopr Vz or equal grip.

How about next time just hold that thought until something useful to say occurs to you.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:04:42 AM EDT

[#3]

I've decided I will bite my lip and buy the Mil-Tacs I've been eyeing so that every time I look at it I won't wish I had something else.

Midway has a bunch...

Start with the cheapest and work your way up.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:09:13 AM EDT

[#4]

Kim Ahrends maybe?

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:09:53 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:

save money fopr Vz or equal grip.

How about next time just hold that thought until something useful to say occurs to you.

That was actually a very good suggestion. VZ makes some excellent stocks.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:14:09 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I've decided I will bite my lip and buy the Mil-Tacs I've been eyeing so that every time I look at it I won't wish I had something else.

Midway has a bunch...

Start with the cheapest and work your way up.

Thanks, I always seem to forget about Midway. 25 bucks is not too much to spend, I just can't justify 50 bucks and up for grips no matter how cool they are.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:15:25 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
save money fopr Vz or equal grip.

How about next time just hold that thought until something useful to say occurs to you.

That was actually a very good suggestion. VZ makes some excellent stocks.

I realize that, but I cannot get past the price point. I'm not saying they are not nice, I'm just not going to pay 50 bucks for 1911 grips. That was the point of this thread.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:15:33 AM EDT

[#8]

ok head down to walmart to the boating section purchase some fiberglass cloth and some epoxy.

Carve grips with your nail file and pocket the savings for some black label beer.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:16:23 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

What is a cheapskate to do?

browse midway or brownells for a set you like that is in your price range

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:30:56 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
ok head down to walmart to the boating section purchase some fiberglass cloth and some epoxy.

Carve grips with your nail file and pocket the savings for some black label beer.

You sir, win the thread with your witty and useful contributions.

Posted: 7/13/2010 5:57:53 AM EDT

[#11]

Raasco Grips makes some good ones for the money.

Raasco Grips

Here is a Mini Review

$30 - $50 bucks for most if not all of their offerings.

Posted: 7/13/2010 6:03:57 AM EDT

[#12]

Snatch a slat from underneath your box spring and start whittling.

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:08:36 AM EDT

[#13]

I bought a pair of surplus plastic grips at a gunshow for $10. They're plenty grippy and come in any color you want as long as it's brown.

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Posted: 7/13/2010 7:29:36 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
save money fopr Vz or equal grip.

How about next time just hold that thought until something useful to say occurs to you.

Posted: 7/13/2010 7:40:33 AM EDT

[#15]

Hogue is now making G-10 grips. They run about $40.

You may also be able to find some Navidrex Micarta grips out there at a discount, as everyone is upgrading.

Then there's the Falcon Ergo grips, which are molded plastic, but decent grips for the money.

Posted: 7/13/2010 9:19:39 AM EDT

[#16]

1911's are a classic & they cry for Beautiful wood. The one's that come on a loaded & I also have one are beautiful. Please don't put the rubber grip's with finger grove's on it. I think God..JMB would roll over in his grave if he seen these on his beloved 1911. Think about it...ROSEWOOD IS A BEAUTIFUL WOOD :) What can one say about rubber or plastic? :(

Posted: 7/13/2010 10:11:20 AM EDT

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What can one say about rubber or plastic? :([/span]

I love double diamond walnut or rosewood just as much as the next guy, but it can absorb sweat like a sponge and discolor.

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Posted: 7/13/2010 10:12:38 AM EDT

[#18]

Save a little bit and go to Linville Knife & Tool. Smith & Alexander sells a Micarta grip for $39 as well.

Posted: 7/13/2010 10:29:04 AM EDT

[#19]

ERGO

I know what you mean, about the cost on grips.
Been whating a new grips for my Para. Cost is put that on hold!!!
These grips are some of the lowest in price unless you want rubber.
Hope this helped!

PITA45

Posted: 7/13/2010 11:08:50 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

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What can one say about rubber or plastic? :([/span]

I love double diamond walnut or rosewood just as much as the next guy, but it can absorb sweat like a sponge and discolor.

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Same thing happens to VZ grips with oil and dirt.

Posted: 7/13/2010 11:22:45 AM EDT

[#21]

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I bought a pair of surplus plastic grips at a gunshow for $10. They're plenty grippy and come in any color you want as long as it's brown.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/WIZZO499/DSCF9085-1.jpg

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This. Check Numrich or Sarco.

Posted: 7/13/2010 12:54:15 PM EDT

[#22]

These are inexpensive and very grippy, I've been a big fan of them on my 1911 though they may not necessarily be as pretty as exotic wood, they're practical, frugal, and functional:
http://www.pachmayr.com/signature-grips-wo-backstraps.php

Here's mine:

Posted: 7/13/2010 1:23:51 PM EDT

[#23]

ERGO black or OD textured polymer. Under $25.

Posted: 7/13/2010 2:13:23 PM EDT

[#24]

Grip tape.

Posted: 7/13/2010 2:15:02 PM EDT

[#25]

ERGO, I have a set on my Ultra CDP and love them. Very cheap and have been durable for two years of daily carry.

Posted: 7/13/2010 2:22:37 PM EDT

[#26]

Guy here has Rosewood grips for $25. You can check Brownells for decent, inexpensive grips.

Posted: 7/13/2010 2:25:46 PM EDT

[#27]

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ERGO black or OD textured polymer. Under $25.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/ergo1911.jpg

Or flat dark earth. Dillon has them all for $21.95 pair. Very nice tacticool grips for the $. And you get to support an AZ business.

Posted: 7/16/2010 2:05:39 PM EDT

[#28]

these are nice.

Posted: 7/16/2010 3:07:34 PM EDT

[#29]

Being a cheapo myself

, I bought plain jane rubber Hogue's and am quite pleased with them = $13 at Basspro.

Posted: 7/16/2010 3:48:58 PM EDT

[#30]

I like Hogue Palm Swell panel grips. These have no finger groves and you can get them without the palm swell as well. I use these on my beater 1911 for lugging around the house or out in the woods when I'm in Wisconsin.

For my Colt I got some black Alumagrips because I wanted form and function. Nothing wrong with going cheap but don't get "literally cheap" grips because they might crack on you. Hogue is a reputable company as are a few others that sell inexpensive grips.

ETA: Those Kimber grips in the link above are nice to. I have a set for my RIA Officer model and they feel pretty nice. Since its my winter carry piece for when I use my PA permit they do just fine.

Posted: 7/22/2010 3:46:08 PM EDT

[#31]

Thorgrim- i have a spare set of flat dark earth ergo grips that im not using at the moment-

pm me an address, and theyre yours.

Joe

Posted: 7/22/2010 9:35:18 PM EDT

[#32]

you have a $800+ gun and cant justify spending $50 (or even $40 or so used in teh EE) for some top quality, well made grips? i dont suppose you run a $10 holster too?

well, its your money; for ~$20, ergos are there for cheap...and they feel like shit to me, but i guess you get what you pay for; Hogues and pachymars are there too...

Posted: 7/22/2010 10:51:52 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

you have a $800+ gun and cant justify spending $50 (or even $40 or so used in teh EE) for some top quality, well made grips? i dont suppose you run a $10 holster too?

well, its your money; for ~$20, ergos are there for cheap...and they feel like shit to me, but i guess you get what you pay for; Hogues and pachymars are there too...

To each their own. It's his money and his pistol, what do you care?

Posted: 7/22/2010 10:55:29 PM EDT

[#34]

I personally hate anything that is "not-wood".

If you want inexpensive, I'd try the Falcon Ergo grips. I like their AR-15 grips quite a bit but have never tried their 1911 grips.

Also, troll e-bay. I've bought plenty of grips there in the past.