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For some reason, the word "custom" seems to be synonymous with the word "unique." Almost everything in the world today is customized. When people create things, they want it to stand out to make an impact on potential customers. Because of the popularity of customized stuff at present, the makers of the grips for the 1911 model has made their share in producing unique 1911 grips that their customers can enjoy. Here are 10 of the most popular grips that you may want to look at when you want something unique. It will totally change the way you see these grips.

• 1911 grips #1. Slim 1911
  With this grips, the overall thickness of your 1911 will be reduced by 3/16. Normally, this kind of grip will require you to use Slim Grip Screws and Bushings because they will not work with your standard 1911 bushing. There are stores that will offer you these screws and bushings as options together with the Slim Grip.

 

• 1911 grips #2. Exotic Hardwoods
  This one of a kind grip for your 1911 is produced with exotic hardwoods that are special limited production. This will definitely be one of your favorite items. Most of the hardwoods used for the production of this grip are burls like Thuya, Amboyna, Buckeye and Afzelia. Other exotics like Sapele, Hawaiian Koa, Bocote, Ziricote and Cocobolo are considered favorites when producing this kind of grip.

 

• 1911 grips #3. Happy face
  When you are looking for something more light and exciting, this kind of grip is the thing for you. The happy face grip is one of the most popular 1911 grip. This unique grip is made from hardwood with its cute happy face design. For the fanboys at heart, the happy face grip design is best.

 

• 1911 grips #4. Red Punisher
  With its unique skull design, these custom grips are made from Coralwood hardwood. It is also considered as exotic because the materials used are found in the wild of India and Africa. The color of the materials changes depending on the lights angle.

 

• 1911 grips #5. Punisher
  This is exactly like the Red Punisher grip, except of its color. If you are looking for something that would catch attention, these grips are for you. You will surely leave anyone subdued to its beauty.

 

• 1911 grips #6. Red Cobra grips
  If you can't resist a design so manly, you should try the red cobra-designed grips. These grips are made from exotic coralwood combined with its dangerous design. When it is made, special oils are used with the wood is hand buffed to reveal its natural beauty.

 

• 1911 grips #7. Aequitas/Veritas
  With the Veritas design, your grips will surely stand out. The Celtic cross in the design gives it a rustic look. The words in the design are oriented so it can still be read while you are holstering your handgun.

 

• 1911 grips #8. Sea Snake
  When you are looking for something sexy, this design is perfect for you. Its beauty is simply out of this world. Moreover, it is made from genuine rattlesnake skin with the scales and all. If you are after making a statement, this could be the grips for you.

 

• 1911 grips #9. Fleur-de-lis
  Made from high-strength polymer, this design is very popular because of its aggressive dragon scales texture. These durable grips should be taken to the field often. It is the best design if you want to feel like a knight.

 

• 1911 grips #10. Umbrella Corps
  If you are a fan of the movie or even the game, these are the grips for you. It will give you the impression that you are part of the Umbrella Corps.

Ergo 1911 Grips Review

I was browsing youtube when I stumbled across this video on Ergo 1911 Grips. I thought the author of the video did a good job with it. He briefly explains the Ergo 1911 grips, how thay feel and his thoughts on them. Be sure to check the bottom of the listing for the latest deals on Ergo 1911 grips on ebay! Enjoy the video.

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There are several reasons to why 1911's are a much more popular choice compared to other pistols. Here are some of the reasons why they are gaining popularity:

Reliability- 1911 have seen more reliability then Glocks, Smith & Wessons as well as Berettas. Even the army prefers reliability than accuracy as they do not need their weapons to fail in combat.

Uniformity vs. Individuality- 1911 are very individualistic as each of it has its on personality even if it is from the same manufacturer. For those who like individualism, the ability to have custom 1911 grips will be able to fulfill your needs. 1911 in the firearms industry is what the `57 Chevy is to hotrods or the P-51 Mustang to air racers, the ultimate platform for customization. For those who seek a personalized sidearm, the 1911 is one of the best platforms from which to begin.

Durability- The 1911 has a durability of 6000 rounds without failure and a well built 1911 can have about 50000 rounds and has impressive performance. Also, many of the 1911 are still functional and are one of the greatly desired collector’s items.

Accuracy- Accuracy is another reason why the 1911 are popular. Also, the 1911’s can be tuned for much better accuracy.

Trigger- The trigger for the 1911 is its greatest strength and weakness. The trigger of the 1911 is light, crisp and short. Very little muscle action is needed to break the trigger and the control is less of a problem on the 1911 than any double action or "Safe Action" system. The trigger of the 1911 is short enabling short, rapid fire. The 1911 also has a double safety system so if anyone ever forgets to apply the manual safety, the grip safety must be depressed and the trigger pulled for the gun to fire.
Weight and Capacity-One of the strongest features of the 1911 is the single stack grip. The 1911 is not as light as a Glock and can carry seven in its magazine while some wide-bodied version can hold up to 10 or 14 round double stack magazines.

Touchy-Feely-The greatest feature of a 1911 is its narrow grip and strong trigger configuration which is why it still remains popular. The narrowness of the handle makes it comfortably easy to wrap your hand around the pistol for a good and solid grip. Whether you have a big hand or a small hand, the narrow grip enables the trigger to e relatively closer to handle. Another benefit to the narrowness of the 1911 pistol grip is that it allows even the relatively large government models to be surprisingly easy to carry and conceal.

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How to do a 1911 Pistol functions test

Performing a 1911 functions test involves initiating the pistol’s firing mechanism and this should be done in safe conditions and making sure that no necessary hazard is around. Do not ever attempt to conduct a functions test until you have made sure that the gun in unloaded and always point it to a safe direction, away from harmful objects and people.

You would have to completely remove the magazine and then lock the slide back that engages the slide stop. After this, look inside the chamber to certain that there is no live ammunition present. Use your little finger to feel inside the chamber if you have to. Although you have done a thorough check and you know that you are holding an unloaded firearm, nevertheless, point it to a safe direction when performing the next step.

Step 2: Basic Test

Holding the pistol normally in your firing hand and with the slide forward, cock the hammer with the thumb safety off and pull the trigger. The hammer should fall off effortlessly.

Step 3: Functions Test

While still holding the gun in your firing hand, leave the trigger pressed and then pull the slide back and release it. The hammer should now be fully cocked. Release the trigger now and then pull it again. After doing so, the hammer should fall out.

Step 4: Half Cock Test

Using your thumb pull the hammer back until you can hear the first audible click. At this point, the hammer should be at the half cock notch. Now grip the gun as you normally would and attempt to pull the trigger. The hammer at this point should not fall at all for any reason.

Step 5: Sear Engagement Test

Now you would have to lock the slide back and gripping the gun normally, release the slide stop allowing the slide to slam home with force. Again, the hammer should not fall for any reason. If this ever does, then it indicates that the sear engagement is too weak. You can repeat this test again if you want to be sure.

Step 6: Thumb Safety Check

Holding the gun again with your firing hand, you have to slide forward with the hammer cocked and the thumb safety ON. Now pull the trigger. Just like the previous tests, the hammer again should not fall and you shouldn’t feel any perceptible movement of the internal parts of the gun. Now release the trigger and disengage the thumb safety. At this point, the hammer again should not fall and if it does, then the thumb safety or the sear is faulty.

These are some of the standard functions test that you can carry out on your 1911 pistol to check for any faulty parts.

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Customization exists in everything from cars to bedrooms to laptops and even to 1911 pistol grips. Customization defines the personality of the object that you own. Custom 1911 grips are designed using many different textures and color options so that a shooter can tailor their handgun to the way they prefer and for the purposes of what they will be using. For most shooters, customization can vary based on colors, to designs and motifs to quotes etched on the grips and even their own name. these customization exudes elegance or chivalry to fun to adventurous. It all depends on what characteristic the owner of the gun defines their designs.

Having a nice set of custom 1911 grips helps you set yourself apart from the rest of the shooters. Grips are made out of several different materials ranging from wood to metal and it all depends on how your hand can comfortably fit into your hand. Both metal and wood grips give unique patterns and colors though in different temperatures. Grips are made using hand crafted techniques as well as factory made methods though the hand crafted options are a lot more popular since numerous hours are spent by skilled craftsman in cutting, shaping, fitting, sanding and finishing each set of grips making each unique and never mass produced.

The customization depends on your tastes. Some prefer intricate carvings on their 1911 grips while some prefer unique motifs on them. For those that prefer carvings, wood is a better choice as it enables the crafter to really carve deep etchings from flower and animal motifs to emblems and even your name or a favourite quote. Metal also allows etching to be made but metal grips normally have designs on them and this is mostly in color such as fire spikes and other rock and grunge influenced motifs. If you have your personal prerequisites for your pistol grips, you can always pay a visit to a store that specializes in grip customization. You have to sit down with the artist and come up with ways of designing your very own unique custom grip.

No one special grip can define a certain personality as the owner of the gun needs to put his or her own definition of why they like this particular design. Not only is it pretty to look at, custom 1911 grips are also a great conversation piece as you can explain to your fellow shooters why you chose this specific design.

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Hey Everyone,

Last month's winner never confirmed his Red Punisher 1911 grips which means we drew another name from the 1911 grips newsletter list this morning. We even gave a few extra days for confirmation, but still no reply.

So the new winner for September's Red Punisher 1911 grips is Scott Botkin!

Congrats to Scott! You now have three days to contact us for confirmation and shipping information. You can email me or use the contact page link. Also, an email was sent to Scott this morning, if we don't hear back from him within three days we will draw another name from our 1911 grips newsletter list.

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September 1911 Grips Winner - James Clark!!

Congratulations to James for winning a free set of Red Punisher 1911 grips  from our friends at Custom Killer Grips.

We sent James Clark an email regarding this prize. James has Three days to respond to our email. If we receive no response from him within the time frame then there will be another drawing for September's 1911 grips.

Next Month's prize is a set of Red Flame 1911 grips!

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Sign up now for a chance to win a FREE set of Red Punisher 1911 Grips from CustomKillerGrips.com!!

That's right! If you haven't already signed up for the 1911 grips newsletter, do so now!! Tomorrow Sept 30th, will be the last day to enter for the Red Punisher 1911 Grips. Each month we will be giving away a free set of 1911 grips only to our newsletter subscribers, so be sure to sign up now! I will randomly select our newsletter subscriber's email address at random and announce the winner on October 1st. Be sure to check back here on October 1st, for the winning results.

Next Months prize will be a set of red flame 1911 grips from Custom Killer Grips.

That's right! Next month we will also select at random, a subscriber from our newsletter list as the winner for these awesome red flame 1911 grips!

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Yup! You read the title right. This month (and every month starting September 2009) our partners over at CustomKillerGrips.com will be sponsoring our 1911 grip giveaway contest. This month's prize will be one set of Custom Red Punisher 1911 Grips made by Custom Killer Grips. No charge, no hidden fees, NO FLUFF!! Check out the details below.

Entry into the contest

Entry into the contest is free. All you have to do to enter is be our newsletter subscriber. Our newsletter will contain the latest 1911 news, accessory deals, and monthly 1911 grip winners.

Contest Drawings

Each month we will draw at random a name and email from our newsletter subscriber list. The winner will be notified via email and we will also announce the winner here on our blog.

**Once the winner receives the grips, he/she must send in a photo holding the grips or with the grips mounted on the 1911**

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