Posted by EdFriedman2, Mar 24 2009, 07:41 PM
The 1911 is one of the most popular handgun platforms and has been for nearly a century. If you’re reading this, chances are you own one. Because of its popularity, however, it’s quite likely that your 1911 looks a whole lot like the 1911 being shot in the next lane. Fortunately, there is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to personalize your prize handgun.
I stumbled upon gungrips.net while surfing the web one day. Enamored of the designs it offered, I decided to purchase a set to go on my Kimber Pro CDP II. To keep the same striking looks, I chose a rosewood grip with a very Metal (the music, not the material) motif and my initials. With all that customization, plus priority shipping, the grips cost $98. What’s more, I received the grips two days after placing the order despite living across the country from the company’s Arizona facility.
I am immensely pleased with my personalized 1911 shown below and I highly recommend gungrips.net. The company can turn almost any idea into a laser engraving on most any grip type—all it takes is a sketch or a photo. It has a quick turnaround, does superior work, and the company also offers models for other handguns, including Ruger and Smith & Wesson revolvers.
That said, there are many other fine companies offering varying degrees of customization for handgun grips. When seeking to differentiate your pistol from the pack, bespoke grips are an easy way to make a common gun unmistakably yours.
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