1911 grip fitting?

[wrnyhuise]

I have long wanted a 1911 but after holding one i noticed i might not be able to own one due to regretably having stubby fingers. I recently purchased a M&P9 because my hand wrapped around it very well. I guess my question would be does anyone know if a simple replacement of grip would work or perhaps am i being too picky on how far around the grip my hand gets?

 

[JetGirl]

Two words:
Slim Grips.

They take the width down 30%.

 

[JetGirl]

Here are two Kimber Ultra Carry models.
The blued (top) has the standard thickness grips.
The stainless (bottom) has slim cut grips;

Closer up:

It makes a HUGE difference.
If you can get your hands on something like Springfield's Micro 45, you can see what they'll feel like...as that model comes with slims installed from the factory...

 

[wrnyhuise]

thank you. that might do the trick. I shall have to hunt one down to get a hand on it.

 

[AllenM]

If your ever near Avon I have a couple with slim grips on them. You would be welcome to check them out

 

[wrnyhuise]

Allen I may have to keep that in mind I live near high school rd and 67 but have inlaws in Pittsboro so we go by there at least once a month unfortunately

 

[AllenM]

LMK

 

[worddoer]

I highly recommend Alumagrips. Very reasonable cost, excellent quality, excellent service, and you can build just about any custom grip you can think of with a 2 week turn time.

I just got their slim grips on my 1911 and I have them on my Beretta 92F as well. These grips made both guns fell much, much more comfortable and natural in my hands. Best value around for gun grips IMHO.

I plan on getting a review up in the next couple of weeks.

Alumagrips - Home

 

[blueboxer]

If you don't want to buy and install slim grip screw bushings, the Ergo XT/XTR line of grips are a good medium. Another thing that improved my 1911's grip feel was installing a short aluminum trigger. Totally changes the feel. By the way, my hands fit perfectly in a Mechanix medium sized glove, if that size comparison makes sense to you.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Two words:
Slim Grips.

- and several companies make them, like West Virginia Wood Arts

 

[JetGirl]

like West Virginia Wood Arts

Hmmm... I REALLY like the purple ones there!

 

[SERparacord]

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[JetGirl]

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[SERparacord]

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[GNRPowdeR]

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[JetGirl]

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