1911 Grips: Hogue Wraparound Finger Grooves - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

JBHorne · 03-07-2008, 07:22 PM

What do you think about these grips? I just ordered them from Midway. They are Hogue Coco Bolo grips with wraparound finger grooves. Any one else use them?

INDY-XD · 03-07-2008, 08:00 PM

I have been looking at the same grips , keep us posted about the fit and finish of them . I really like them

blueblur · 03-08-2008, 06:38 AM

I've been thinking about getting just the rubber finger grooves for my loaded. I like the factory grips and don't want to change them but I held a gun with the finger grooves and I liked the way it felt.

ichy_trigger · 03-08-2008, 06:39 AM

I dont like the bulk that they add to the 1911 grip but thats my own opinion.

JBHorne · 03-08-2008, 11:01 AM

I like rubber grips, but not on such a sexy gun (a SA 1911-A1 Loaded SS).

I have a hogue slip on grip for my XD-SC9, which I carry everywhere.

A fine wood, such as Coco Bolo or Rosewood, is just amazing.

**g29cc** · 03-09-2008, 12:04 PM

I have Pachmeyer wrap arounds on my 1911 Colt. I like them alot. But yes something is to be lost in the sex appeal with them.

danp · 03-09-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by g29cc

I have Pachmeyer wrap arounds on my 1911 Colt.

Me too, but mine are work guns in subdued finishes. If I had a stainless gun I would porbably be looking at those grips as well.

**g29cc** · 03-10-2008, 02:43 PM

Mine is a stainless , but I am not sure if I am going to keep it. Its very nice, but not a huge 1911 fan. The grips kinda look funny to me. But makes holding it very nice. I guess I just remember see all those old TV shows with wood grips on 1911's and stuff.

JBHorne · 03-10-2008, 03:02 PM

I'm still trying to decide if if I like the "look" or not. I am going to have to wait until my crossbreed comes in to see if it augments the conceal-ability. I am so used to my Hogue slip-on for my XD-SC9 that I just figured finger grips and the way to go.

It looks though as if the 1911 design looks a tad "revolver-ish" with finger grips, do you know what I mean? I may keep them or just get the front checkered.

I got the grips in today. They are Coco Bolo, but they look NOTHING like the one's pictured on the website. I wonder if they are even Coco Bolo wood. I contacted Hogue to see what they are going to say or do.

blueblur · 03-10-2008, 03:08 PM

I would love to get the front strap checkered but I have a park'd gun and I don't think that would look right since the finish won't be uniform.

03-07-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
JBHorne XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 988	1911 Grips: Hogue Wraparound Finger Grooves What do you think about these grips? I just ordered them from Midway. They are Hogue Coco Bolo grips with wraparound finger grooves. Any one else use them? __________________ I WOULD RATHER BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

03-08-2008, 06:39 AM	#4
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,414	I dont like the bulk that they add to the 1911 grip but thats my own opinion. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

03-08-2008, 11:01 AM	#5
JBHorne XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 988	I like rubber grips, but not on such a sexy gun (a SA 1911-A1 Loaded SS). I have a hogue slip on grip for my XD-SC9, which I carry everywhere. A fine wood, such as Coco Bolo or Rosewood, is just amazing. __________________ I WOULD RATHER BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

03-09-2008, 12:04 PM	#6
g29cc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 220	I have Pachmeyer wrap arounds on my 1911 Colt. I like them alot. But yes something is to be lost in the sex appeal with them. __________________ Customized Creationz Professional Quality Services guns@customizedcreationz.com

03-10-2008, 02:43 PM	#8
g29cc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 220	Mine is a stainless , but I am not sure if I am going to keep it. Its very nice, but not a huge 1911 fan. The grips kinda look funny to me. But makes holding it very nice. I guess I just remember see all those old TV shows with wood grips on 1911's and stuff. __________________ Customized Creationz Professional Quality Services guns@customizedcreationz.com

03-07-2008, 08:00 PM	#2
INDY-XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SOUTHERN,INDIANA Posts: 1,300	I have been looking at the same grips , keep us posted about the fit and finish of them . I really like them

03-08-2008, 06:38 AM	#3
blueblur XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 142	I've been thinking about getting just the rubber finger grooves for my loaded. I like the factory grips and don't want to change them but I held a gun with the finger grooves and I liked the way it felt.

03-10-2008, 03:02 PM	#9
JBHorne XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 988	I'm still trying to decide if if I like the "look" or not. I am going to have to wait until my crossbreed comes in to see if it augments the conceal-ability. I am so used to my Hogue slip-on for my XD-SC9 that I just figured finger grips and the way to go. It looks though as if the 1911 design looks a tad "revolver-ish" with finger grips, do you know what I mean? I may keep them or just get the front checkered. I got the grips in today. They are Coco Bolo, but they look NOTHING like the one's pictured on the website. I wonder if they are even Coco Bolo wood. I contacted Hogue to see what they are going to say or do. __________________ I WOULD RATHER BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

03-10-2008, 03:08 PM	#10
blueblur XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 142	I would love to get the front strap checkered but I have a park'd gun and I don't think that would look right since the finish won't be uniform.

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