[Baldwin]

I would like to get a nice set of grips for my ACW. In my opinion, grips with a smooth finish would look the best on this gun. All of my guns have grips that are checkered or have some form of texture and I'm concerned that I wouldn't be happy with the feel/function of smooth grips. I don't know of anyone that has a gun with smooth grips that I could try. Any thoughts?

 

[DPVY]

Textured is always best for function... but smooth grips aren't anything that solid fundamentals can't overcome!

 

[simonp]

Apart from ivory smooth grips never look “right” to me but just a personal opinion. All my guns have double diamond patterns, both for visual appeal & grip. Obviously smooth must work for some but I prefer something grippy when it comes to grips.


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[Whiten]

I like checkered but smooth will show wood grain better.

 

[Capthobo]

I think the random/uneven border checkering that is done on Cherokee Hills wood grips look the best of both worlds and function. It’s not true checkering but more like rough stippling effect. YMMV

 

[JM44]

I run various grips including checkered, smooth and Bobs stippled. I personally like aggressive grips so the checkered are best suited for me. With that said I just put a smooth pair of Bobs on my CQBE and was shooting it exceptionally well but I only put a box through it. I wouldn’t suggest the smooth for extensive shooting, when your hands are sweaty, etc.

I personally would buy them and at the very least you have a nice pair of dress up grips but you likely shouldn’t listen to me because currently I am as much of a grip addict as I am 1911 addict....

 

[ZoidMeister]

Is it wrong that I thought this discussion would be about prophylactics?

 

[boatdoc]

Is it wrong that I thought this discussion would be about prophylactics?

he did not ask about ribbed or smooth @zoid

 

[Baldwin]

Is it wrong that I thought this discussion would be about prophylactics?

If that was the question the answer would be easy. . smooth. The textured ones hurt too much.

 

[notshawn54]

If that was the question the answer would be easy. . smooth. The textured ones hurt too much.

That’s because you’re wearing them inside out!

 

[Baldwin]

I think the random/uneven border checkering that is done on Cherokee Hills wood grips look the best of both worlds and function. It’s not true checkering but more like rough stippling effect. YMMV

I've been looking at those and really like them. I want the grips/gun to look good but more importantly I want to enjoy shooting the gun. I'm afraid my old, weak hands would not like shooting with totally smooth grips.

 

[jaydoc]

Esmerelda half checkered for the win!

 

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[jcc7x7]

Smooth on my Custom Commander, Box Elder with great grain and they're pressure treated with an epoxy so no problems after 10+ years with the softer wood.
MSH and front strap are 25LPI checkered and that solves the grip issue.
I push on the frt strap and back strap any how so what's on the sides just fills the void so to speak.
Personally like smooth for my carry gun

 

[HooDoo Man]

1/2 & 1/2 like jaydoc says.

 

[ZoidMeister]

For me, if it's wood, it's gotta be 100% checkered.

Z

 

[Fred_G]

I love the look of smooth wood grips. Can't shoot them worth a damn. VZ works for me. They make a half and half too. Well, more like 2/3 checkered, 1/3 smooth...

 

[RIS]

My wife just got me these, box elder with a wave groove texture, they lock my hands in better than checkered g-10

 

[Fred_G]

View attachment 378741 My wife just got me these, box elder with a wave groove texture, they lock my hands in better than checkered g-10

LIKE!

 

[pistolpete]

ACW is a 1911????? Need textured grips. I don't want it to move when I shoot. They're ugly but some of the new laminated grips like VZs are really good for shooting. Checkered walnut also works and looks better. Save the smooth ones for the BBQ.