Does anyone else besides me like these 1911 grips?

[Bluedragon]

The grips I'm talking about are Herrett D-45 black lacquer grips. I've seen them for sale on occasion at the gun shows and I'm starting to really like them in both form and function. I'm curious to see if anyone else feels the same way and if you own a set how do they hold up in terms of durability?

D45 - Black Lacquer Gun Stock

 

[short308]

Not so much, add the 2-3 month wait, and that's a definate no. Vz grips makes some classy stuff.

 

[Bluedragon]

Thanks for the reply. I wouldn't be waiting for 2-3 months as I stated I have seen them for sale at the gun shows from time to time. I'm sure eBay would probably have them for sale too. I mostly wanted to know if the grips were made out of decent wood or if they were just cheap.

I actually have tried VZ grips a couple of times. The last set I bought I didn't much care for though. They were bad ass to look at, but brutal on my palms from it's aggressive checkering. lol

 

[rockhopper46038]

They look fine to me, if not exactly my style. But frankly, it's only important that YOU like them.

 

[sparkyfender]

Yes. I have them on my plain jane, blued Remington R1. Got them cheap on an auction site, they are good quality stocks.

 

[SERparacord]

Thanks for the reply. I wouldn't be waiting for 2-3 months as I stated I have seen them for sale at the gun shows from time to time. I'm sure eBay would probably have them for sale too. I mostly wanted to know if the grips were made out of decent wood or if they were just cheap.

I actually have tried VZ grips a couple of times. The last set I bought I didn't much care for though. They were bad ass to look at, but brutal on my palms from it's aggressive checkering. lol

VZ has many levels of checkering. Site tells you if a grip is very aggressive or not.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

I'd also suggest that you contact West Virginia Wood Arts and ask them about making you a set. I've got three sets. JetGirl has I think three sets. Another couple of buddies of mine each have a set... Look in my photo album for a quick sample, or click on the link and go to their page! (The "Zombie Killer" set is on my 1911-22)

 

[AllenM]

I have a set. Not sure its the same company but got them at a gun show. They feel good but they seemed to look cheap on my guns. I don't use them.

 

[walt o]

Grips are a personal preference. As i tell people at the shows i am set up at when they ask me what set I think looks good on their gun, It's like me picking out a wife for YOU. It has to be what you like and can live with. Those grips are well made & good wood .

 

[Que]

Not something I would install, but you have to get what you like regardless what others think. The grips are what makes the 1911 yours. There is nothing else, besides engraving, that makes the bond with the owner like the grips.

 

[ghitch75]

I have a set. Not sure its the same company but got them at a gun show. They feel good but they seemed to look cheap on my guns. I don't use them.

i do too......and there in my grip box.....+1 on look cheap....

 

[dontcha]

I've always loved the looks of the original Colt commercial checkered stocks. It's too bad that use/carry darkens and chips them so quickly and easily. The way I grip a 1911, there's very little contact with the palm. Hand contact is almost all done with the front and back straps. That's why so many want stippling/checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing.

 

[Miles42]

To each his own I would pick what a like, others opinions carry little weight.

 

[shaynster]

Another vote fo VZ grips. If they are to aggressive just lightly sand them.

 

[dannyc626]

The grip will make the 1911 very user friendly

 

[Jerry45Acp]

Question: "Does anyone else besides me like these 1911 grips?"

My answer: No, not really.

 

[JetGirl]

I'd also suggest that you contact West Virginia Wood Arts and ask them about making you a set. I've got three sets. JetGirl has I think three sets. Another couple of buddies of mine each have a set... Look in my photo album for a quick sample, or click on the link and go to their page! (The "Zombie Killer" set is on my 1911-22)

Yep, in his gallery mine are A2/A70, A25/A26, and the dog tag/Army stripes he did that he didn't put in the gallery yet.