Opinions - Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips - The Firearms Forum

mesinge2 · 02-14-2010, 09:18 PM

I shoot 1911s better that most other pistol styles but I have rather larger hands and It takes me a second to set my grip on the thin 1911 frame.

I put some Pachmayr American Legend grips on my Para GI Expert and they helped me acquire a proper grip, but I prefer all wood grips. On my Colt Combat Elite I was considering using the Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips.

I was just curious about any issues with these grips before I spent $109.00 on them.

I bought them, They just got Here!

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I can't wait to try them out!

red14 · 02-14-2010, 09:32 PM

They are gorgeous!!!

old semperfi · 02-15-2010, 06:52 AM

I HAVE HAD THEM ON WHAT I CALL MY PIMP GUN FOR A WHILE.I BUILT THIS 45 BY MY OWN LITTLE FINGERS,STAINLESS ESSEX FRAME WITH A MELT DOWN TYPE SLIDE THAT HAS BEEN CHROMED AND GOLD PLATED TRIGGER AND HAMMER.I WOULDNT TAKE A MILLION BUCKS FOR IT. OLD SEMPERFI

techoca · 02-15-2010, 07:11 AM

If you like them, go for it. The grips are nice looking, have you had the opportunity to try them?

Personalization is one of the many things I love about 1911s; they truly become "our" guns.

Big ugly · 02-15-2010, 07:14 AM

Got some on my MkIII, I love em. They came with the gun however. Part of the reason I picked it, turned a already good lookin gun into a work of art so to speak. They may not be Hogue, nor is it a 1911 and i believe they are a made of domestic wood, in any rate they shure are pretty on my rodent slayer.

TheGunClinger · 02-15-2010, 11:05 AM

I voted yes because they are beautiful and if you find that you dont like them I will give you $50.00, being used and all.

UncleFudd · 02-16-2010, 08:44 AM

mesinger2

I have had these grips on my Commanders for the last 12 years and wouldn't have anything else on my carry guns.
They never hang up and for my old hands it helps me get the positive grip, instantly.
With all the other items I have to make my gun ambi, these are a natural and it is hard to imagine using any other grip style on my 1911s for carry.

Only my humble opinion, but you asked and its free.

UF

mesinge2 · 02-25-2010, 11:18 AM

I got my Grips!

I can't wait to try them out!

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02-14-2010, 09:18 PM	#1
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 539	UPDATE -- Opinions - Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips I shoot 1911s better that most other pistol styles but I have rather larger hands and It takes me a second to set my grip on the thin 1911 frame. I put some Pachmayr American Legend grips on my Para GI Expert and they helped me acquire a proper grip, but I prefer all wood grips. On my Colt Combat Elite I was considering using the Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips. I was just curious about any issues with these grips before I spent $109.00 on them. I bought them, They just got Here! Attachment 34443 Attachment 34444 Attachment 34445 Attachment 34446 I can't wait to try them out! __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson. --> Last edited by mesinge2; 02-28-2010 at 09:40 AM..

02-14-2010, 09:32 PM	#2
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,916	Re: Opinions - Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips They are gorgeous!!! __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

02-15-2010, 06:52 AM	#3
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: Opinions - Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips I HAVE HAD THEM ON WHAT I CALL MY PIMP GUN FOR A WHILE.I BUILT THIS 45 BY MY OWN LITTLE FINGERS,STAINLESS ESSEX FRAME WITH A MELT DOWN TYPE SLIDE THAT HAS BEEN CHROMED AND GOLD PLATED TRIGGER AND HAMMER.I WOULDNT TAKE A MILLION BUCKS FOR IT. OLD SEMPERFI

02-15-2010, 07:11 AM	#4
techoca V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 329	Re: Opinions - Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips If you like them, go for it. The grips are nice looking, have you had the opportunity to try them? Personalization is one of the many things I love about 1911s; they truly become "our" guns. __________________ techoca "The purpose of the pistol is to stop a fight that somebody else has started, almost always at very short range." Col. Jeff Cooper

02-15-2010, 07:14 AM	#5
Big ugly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Knoxville Tennessee Contributor Posts: 2,603	Re: Opinions - Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips Got some on my MkIII, I love em. They came with the gun however. Part of the reason I picked it, turned a already good lookin gun into a work of art so to speak. They may not be Hogue, nor is it a 1911 and i believe they are a made of domestic wood, in any rate they shure are pretty on my rodent slayer. Attached Images __________________ "You say the Devil made do it with a smile. Raisin' hell and howlin at the moon. Well I'm gonna put your @$$ back in line. I'm gonna scare the Devil out of you." BlackBerry Smoke Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R513dA4peMg Nothing is "proof" against a truly talented fool. Swanshot Last edited by Big ugly; 02-15-2010 at 07:19 AM..

02-15-2010, 11:05 AM	#6
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,401	Re: Opinions - Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips I voted yes because they are beautiful and if you find that you dont like them I will give you $50.00, being used and all. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

02-16-2010, 08:44 AM	#7
UncleFudd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Contributor Posts: 549	Re: Opinions - Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips mesinger2 I have had these grips on my Commanders for the last 12 years and wouldn't have anything else on my carry guns. They never hang up and for my old hands it helps me get the positive grip, instantly. With all the other items I have to make my gun ambi, these are a natural and it is hard to imagine using any other grip style on my 1911s for carry. Only my humble opinion, but you asked and its free. UF

02-25-2010, 11:18 AM	#8
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 539	Re: Opinions - Hogue Exotic Hardwood Finger groove grips I got my Grips! I can't wait to try them out! __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson. Last edited by mesinge2; 02-25-2010 at 04:51 PM..