Wilson Combat grips

[SFgiants105]

Hello fellow calgunners

I recently decided to change out the grips on my rock island GI 1911. It came with aftermarket houge grips and I don't like the way it makes the gun look and feel, since the inherently slim profile and the classic wood grain look was what made me want a 1911. I think that I want these

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Grips-Sentinel-Cocobolo-Starburst-Pattern/productinfo/351AKCP/

I've never modified anything on my guns before and I want to make sure they will fit before I dish out 80 dollars.

I'm also interested if anyone has changed put WC grips on their 1911, and if this particular color (starburst) will look good on a parkerized finish. I don't think it's a waste of money as long as it looks good, so I will pay less for grips that look as good or better.

Any help will be much appreciated.

[Cyc Wid It]

If they are slim grips they will require slim bushings unless they're the ones that use slim screws with regular bushings. If you want wood grips I think you can do better for that price range and up. You're paying at least $35 for that silly Wilson Combat badge.

http://www.thefinergrain.com/

http://www.esmeralda.cc/

Both vastly superior options.

[Fishslayer]

I like the look, but I could do without the medalions.

If you have ambi safety the right panel will need to be cut a bit.

I've been looking at these for my RIA Tactical.

http://www.esmeralda.cc/latest_grips_added.htm

[PRCABR4Christ]

Take a look at Raasco grips for wood and VZ for non wood grips too, I use the Raasco half checkered Cocobolo grips and VZ Operators on my carry 1911's

Esmerelda makes some fine grips, also check out http://thefinergrain.com/ , Sarge makes awesome grips, I think I prefer his to Esmereldas

[wamphyri13]

Don't forget Kim Ahrends!
Ryan

[SFgiants105]

Okay so just so I'm clear, grips designated as "full size" should be a direct fit on my GI model correct?
If so, I think I might go for an engraved moradillo set from Sarge. And thanks for the help guys!

http://shop.thefinergrain.com/product.sc?productId=1376&categoryId=23

[Fishslayer]

Don't forget Kim Ahrends!
Ryan

I've seen some absolutely stunning Ahrends stocks on the S&W forum.

Got some nice 1911 pieces too.

http://www.ahrendsgripsusa.com/1911.htm

[Don the savage]

I'm a big fan of the wilsons. I have the g10 starbursts whichhave great grip and I think look nice.

[wamphyri13]

I had Kim make me a set of custom grips for my 686 out of stabilized buckeye burl that I sent him. Heck, all my 1911 grips are custom made by Ahrends. I send him my choices of wood, he sends back beautiful grips. Here's the S&W grips.


Ryan

[PRCABR4Christ]

Okay so just so I'm clear, grips designated as "full size" should be a direct fit on my GI model correct?
If so, I think I might go for an engraved moradillo set from Sarge. And thanks for the help guys!

http://shop.thefinergrain.com/product.sc?productId=1376&categoryId=23

Yes, it will not fit an officer size though. GI is a full size