new 1911 grip set question

[jaxjohn419]

(ADMIN-IF I AM VIOLATING SOME RULE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I am just looking for opinions on this product from some of the veteran gun owners on this site)

I shared this last week and it got removed. Not sure why. I asked "support" for assistance, but got no response. Now, I am thinking maybe I just didn't hit the "POST" button.
I wanted to get some feedback on a product that will be available in January that you can pre-order now.
It's a grip set for 1911's and it screws in (like all the rest, of course) but has an additional feature of creating a rail for a laser/light. It's not a clip on, it actually screws together under the slide also.
My Springfield Milspec doesn't have a rail , and I am considering getting one of these. ($49 ain't too bad a price)

http://www.recovertactical.com/shop/?___store=recovertactical_com&acc=b6d767d2f8ed5d21a44b0e5886680cb9

 

 

[MacGyver]

They're ugly, but they look functional enough.  It seems like they would have a lot of flex that would frustrate you when mounting a laser. 

 

If you're just looking for a light, I think the Crimson Trace Light Guard will fit a mil-spec:

 

http://www.crimsontrace.com/products/manufacturer/1911-pistols/01-7100

[jaxjohn419]

tHANKS. i APPRECIUATE THAT, BUT I DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THERES MUCH FLEX. THE FRONT SCREWS TOGETHER ALSO, SO I AM NOT SURE. ARE YOU AWARE OF MANY HOLSTERES THAT FIT A 1911 WITH A LASER OR LIGHT?

[jaxjohn419]

sh1t. caps lock was on . sorry, wasnt yelling! lol. :wave:

[hipower]

How much width/girth does it add to the pistol? That would be a consideration as well for me.

[whitewolf001]

Holster compatability would be another issue I would think but who knows.

[jaxjohn419]

i will follow up when i get a set and throw it on the 1911

[Jonnin]

there has been a top rail for a scope or red dot that goes in the grip for years. 

 

http://www.aimtech-mounts.com/SEMI-AUTOS.htm

 

For an example (one of many similar products).

 

Just in case you wanted to hang more stuff on it later :)

[jaxjohn419]

that thing is ugly as my mother in law! Holy crapoly...
 

[Lumber_Jack]

[quote name="MacGyver" post="1080247" timestamp="1387292531"]They're ugly, but they look functional enough. It seems like they would have a lot of flex that would frustrate you when mounting a laser. If you're just looking for a light, I think the Crimson Trace Light Guard will fit a mil-spec: [url="http://www.crimsontrace.com/products/manufacturer/1911-pistols/01-7100"]http://www.crimsontrace.com/products/manufacturer/1911-pistols/01-7100[/url][/quote] Does it replace the slide stop? The picture appears to not have one. Edit: Not the crimson trace but the OP Edited December 20, 2013 by Lumber_Jack

[jaxjohn419]

Just saw that these guys sold out of their first production run. People who missed the boat on the first now have to order to get one in February.
http://www.recovertactical.com/shop/?___store=recovertactical_com&acc=b6d767d2f8ed5d21a44b0e5886680cb9

[Joe357]

IMO, from looking at the picture, they appear to add a lot of width to the grip and also look like they would be very rough on the hands. Put a nice set of wooden grips on your gun and if you want a light get the crimson trace light with the adapter.

Also, you get what you pay for. These just appear priced to low to be of any quality.

[The Average Joe]

IMO, from looking at the picture, they appear to add a lot of width to the grip and also look like they would be very rough on the hands. Put a nice set of wooden grips on your gun and if you want a light get the crimson trace light with the adapter.

Also, you get what you pay for. These just appear priced to low to be of any quality.

 

I agree with Joe.

If it's too good to be true, it's probably too good to be true.

You also may want to do an indepth search to see what the guys who got in on the first wave think of them.
I haven't had any luck finding any reviews on other forums or threads, but give it time.

[The Average Joe]

Found this on YouTube.

Impressive, but I'm not impressed.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTchdUQcTvQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPzZkvYYQaM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeAYje1j-9M

 

If thses things are as good as they're supposed to be for only $50.
The guy must be pruducing them all buy himself (i.e. not factory or help)...
He must not have produced a great quatity, they sold out so quickly.

 

I agree with MacGyver, it's ugly, BUT
To each his own...

Jax, give one a try and let us all know what you think once you've tried it.

Who knows, it could be the next Atwood Prybaby.... ;)

[jaxjohn419]

theyre made in Israel it looks to me. When I get a pair, I will definitely let you guys know...

[satalac]

Interesting. I'd like to know about the quality of these too (does have a lifetime warranty). Wouldn't mind getting one for my Rock Island and mount my Viridian to it to reclaim my M&P .40 as my carry gun. 

Edited January 10, 2014 by satalac

[jaxjohn419]

these things started shipping finally. new orders will be made in next production run in Feb and will ship then. Hoping mine is on it's way here...

[jaxjohn419]

I was informed that the next production run will be shipping within 2 weeks and there is still time to get in on it. I, sadly, have not gotten a set yet to review on my page. They want to get as many out to customers as possible since the demand is so high. Wish I had a review for everyone.