Who has a high cap 1911? - The Firearms Forum

RunningOnMT · 07-14-2012, 04:04 PM

Well I did it. I bought an RIA .45 1911 hi cap (14 rds). It feels much thinner in the hand than I expected, but the grips are unusually thin.

Which brings me to my question/problem. I hate plastic grips. The problem is the grips aren't flat on the back. I had thought the entire frame would be wider but it isn't...only around the mag well. So I've been scouring the internet for someone who makes custom (preferably wood) grips for these.

Now Para P14 magazines work in this pistol, so I thought maybe the frames on the Para might have the same step down from the mag well, but on a forum I visited someone said there is a slight difference in the grip screw spacing. I thought of just buying a standard pair of grips then cutting a step in the back, but I'm afraid I'll screw them up making them so thin. Anyone have any suggestions?

GunHugger · 07-14-2012, 06:09 PM

Glad to see that you bought one of those. I've been thinking of buying one too since I like the hi-cap 45's and have a pile of goodies for series 70 1911's.

I hope you like it.

I've had a P12 since the second year they were made, early 90's??, I forget. It's been a great "little gun", my carry gun most of the time. I hated the plastic grips also, replaced them with Hogue wrap around finger grips when I brought it home.

I'll see if I can find out what grips work on the RIA...I'll be wanting something else too if I buy one.

Hey! Where's the pics of YOUR new gun???

jedwil · 07-14-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RunningOnMT

Well I did it. I bought an RIA .45 1911 hi cap (14 rds). It feels much thinner in the hand than I expected, but the grips are unusually thinn.

Which brings me to my question/problem. I hate plastic grips. The problem is the grips aren't flat on the back. I had thought the entire frame would be wider but it isn't...only around the mag well. So I've been scouring the internet for someone who makes custom (preferably wood) grips for these.

Now Para P14 magazines work in this pistol, so I thought maybe the frames on the Para might have the same step down from the mag well, but on a forum I visited someone said there is a slight difference in the mounting screw spacing. I thought of just buying a standard pair of grips then cutting a step in the back, but I'm afraid I'll screw them up making them so thin. Anyone have any suggestions?

Check out Woodnuts site--cwgrips,com. He's a member and a sponsor of TFF. He does outstanding work. I have some of his grips and will get more..........

jedwil · 07-14-2012, 06:56 PM

RunningOnMT · 07-14-2012, 08:22 PM

That was the original plan but I think he just does standard 1911 grips.

GunHugger · 07-14-2012, 10:31 PM

I've been surfing and all that I keep finding about the grips is "grips from the Para P-14 will fit with minor modification".

RunningOnMT · 07-15-2012, 10:15 AM

Thanks gunhugger. I wonder what the minor modification is. According to the "experts" on one forum's older post on the subject, the Para grip screw spacing is slightly different than the RIA's. That's the first time I've heard of any deviation from one brand to another, but these guys sounded like the knew what they were talking about. I'll have to call one of the custom grip makers that make Para grips and ask.

Double D · 07-15-2012, 10:28 AM

Where is the pics?

GunHugger · 07-15-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Where is the pics?

Yea...I'm starting to wonder if he really has one.

GunHugger · 07-15-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RunningOnMT

Thanks gunhugger. I wonder what the minor modification is. According to the "experts" on one forum's older post on the subject, the Para grip screw spacing is slightly different than the RIA's. That's the first time I've heard of any deviation from one brand to another, but these guys sounded like the knew what they were talking about. I'll have to call one of the custom grip makers that make Para grips and ask.

I looked for over an hour last night but never found an explanation of the "slight modification" or a picture.

So there mustn't be much to it.

RunningOnMT · 07-15-2012, 10:13 PM

Well there's not much to see and my photography/camera is poor. Could get better pics from an ad.

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garydude · 07-15-2012, 10:28 PM

I LIKE IT!!!

(wipes drool from chin)

KWM · 07-18-2012, 09:52 AM

You might try these links.

http://www.imageseek.com/hakan/

http://vzgrips.com/

aa1911 · 07-19-2012, 12:52 AM

Para special run for our unit about 5 years ago; got all the fixin's on her, about $1500 worth but only paid $700 cash NIB. Night sights, the works including 5 x 14 rd mags. Shoots pretty good but won't touch my S.A. for function or quality IMO. I have short fingers so the grip is about maxed out for me; slim grips might be in my future although I want to keep it stock for the most part.

made myself a nice mag caddy in OD green:

carver · 07-19-2012, 05:20 AM

My hi-capacity .45! 20 rds at a time!

aa1911 · 07-19-2012, 12:12 PM

hee hee hee, I like it! Got yourself a grease gun; ever bump fire it with that thing in there?

load it on Sunday, shoot all week!

zkovach · 07-31-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by carver

My hi-capacity .45! 20 rds at a time!

I hear that's carvers carry piece!!

carver · 08-01-2012, 07:06 AM

Yes it is! But I use a standard 7, or 8rd mag when carring. Of course there's two more mags on the left hip!

3/2 STA SS · 08-01-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by carver

My hi-capacity .45! 20 rds at a time!

Looks like the old school WWI pistol they used to go up with before they started mounting machine guns on planes.

07-14-2012, 04:04 PM	#1
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Who has a high cap 1911? Well I did it. I bought an RIA .45 1911 hi cap (14 rds). It feels much thinner in the hand than I expected, but the grips are unusually thin. Which brings me to my question/problem. I hate plastic grips. The problem is the grips aren't flat on the back. I had thought the entire frame would be wider but it isn't...only around the mag well. So I've been scouring the internet for someone who makes custom (preferably wood) grips for these. Now Para P14 magazines work in this pistol, so I thought maybe the frames on the Para might have the same step down from the mag well, but on a forum I visited someone said there is a slight difference in the grip screw spacing. I thought of just buying a standard pair of grips then cutting a step in the back, but I'm afraid I'll screw them up making them so thin. Anyone have any suggestions? __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" --> Last edited by RunningOnMT; 07-14-2012 at 08:24 PM..

07-14-2012, 06:09 PM	#2
GunHugger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW PA Posts: 1,161	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? Glad to see that you bought one of those. I've been thinking of buying one too since I like the hi-cap 45's and have a pile of goodies for series 70 1911's. I hope you like it. I've had a P12 since the second year they were made, early 90's??, I forget. It's been a great "little gun", my carry gun most of the time. I hated the plastic grips also, replaced them with Hogue wrap around finger grips when I brought it home. I'll see if I can find out what grips work on the RIA...I'll be wanting something else too if I buy one. Hey! Where's the pics of YOUR new gun??? __________________ . “There will be a revolution in this country!” “I don’t believe people should to be able to own guns.” ~Barack Obama "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here." ~Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775.

07-14-2012, 06:56 PM	#4
jedwil Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Contributor Posts: 1,918	Some of Woodnuts beauty __________________ "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." -- John F. Kennedy

07-14-2012, 08:22 PM	#5
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? That was the original plan but I think he just does standard 1911 grips. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

07-14-2012, 10:31 PM	#6
GunHugger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW PA Posts: 1,161	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? I've been surfing and all that I keep finding about the grips is "grips from the Para P-14 will fit with minor modification". __________________ . “There will be a revolution in this country!” “I don’t believe people should to be able to own guns.” ~Barack Obama "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here." ~Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775.

07-15-2012, 10:15 AM	#7
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? Thanks gunhugger. I wonder what the minor modification is. According to the "experts" on one forum's older post on the subject, the Para grip screw spacing is slightly different than the RIA's. That's the first time I've heard of any deviation from one brand to another, but these guys sounded like the knew what they were talking about. I'll have to call one of the custom grip makers that make Para grips and ask. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

07-15-2012, 10:28 AM	#8
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,061	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? Where is the pics? __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

07-15-2012, 10:13 PM	#11
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? Well there's not much to see and my photography/camera is poor. Could get better pics from an ad. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

07-15-2012, 10:28 PM	#12
garydude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Desert Southwest Proper Contributor Posts: 742	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? I LIKE IT!!! (wipes drool from chin)

07-18-2012, 09:52 AM	#13
KWM Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Contributor Posts: 31	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? You might try these links. http://www.imageseek.com/hakan/ http://vzgrips.com/

07-19-2012, 12:52 AM	#14
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? Para special run for our unit about 5 years ago; got all the fixin's on her, about $1500 worth but only paid $700 cash NIB. Night sights, the works including 5 x 14 rd mags. Shoots pretty good but won't touch my S.A. for function or quality IMO. I have short fingers so the grip is about maxed out for me; slim grips might be in my future although I want to keep it stock for the most part. made myself a nice mag caddy in OD green: __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-19-2012, 05:20 AM	#15
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,245	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? My hi-capacity .45! 20 rds at a time! Attached Images __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

07-19-2012, 12:12 PM	#16
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? hee hee hee, I like it! Got yourself a grease gun; ever bump fire it with that thing in there? load it on Sunday, shoot all week! __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

08-01-2012, 07:06 AM	#18
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,245	Re: Who has a high cap 1911? Yes it is! But I use a standard 7, or 8rd mag when carring. Of course there's two more mags on the left hip! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.