Decisions, decisions...

The 1911, being so infinitely flexible, made this project tough. With a gazillion different grip styles available there was just no way to make TruGrip fit them all. In the end, we had to pick a couple of viable horses. We chose: smooth Alumagrips and Smith and Alexander's smooth micarta grips. (You will need the magwell compatible versions of either.) Both grips are sold separately and can be purchased from their respective manufacturers.

The adhesion between TruGrips and either grip panel is simply outstanding. Alumagrips are CNC machined out of barstock aluminum then hard-anodized. The fit is simply perfect. Even better: they add a little weight. Stock alumagrips tip the scale at about 3.5 ounces. The lightweight versions weigh in at about 2 ounces.

For those with heavier 1911's, you can request a lightened grip panel which doesn't add much weight over stock 1911 grips - important if you have to weigh in at an IDPA match. If you're really near the weight limit, then you should choose the S&A micarta grips.

Grip tape ain't forever. All grit-type grips wear out sooner or later. We're just willing to admit it publicly. TruGrip is designed to be easily replaceable. So, if your grip tape loses traction, gets dirty, or gets covered in oil, just rip it off and slap on a new piece and you're ready to roll.

For the hard-core shooter who is handling his or her gun several hours a day, the tape will last on the order of weeks to several months. For the casual shooter, it'll go a lot longer than that. The grit doesn't seem to wear off . When it loses traction, it is because it is loaded up with dirt and oil. You can clean it up with rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush, or be impatient like me and peel it off and slap on a new piece.

If you have a very similar set of grips to the smooth Alumagrips, you can probably modify them to work with TruGrip and spare yourself some expense, although I am absolutely positive that you won't be disappointed in the quality of Alumagrips. They're well worth it

Using TruGrip with wooden grips is a losing proposition. Oil-finished grips won't work at all. TruGrip will stick to varnished grips, but will peel the varnish and the wood when the grips are changed. My advice: don't go there.

• Precise Fit - Each Grip is CNC cut
  
  
• Conformal - Stretches to fit - no bubbles or bulges
  
  
• Magwell compatible - requires flat-bottomed magwell grips for maximal coverage. Grips still fit non-magwelled 1911's just dandy. (You'll like the extra coverage)
  
  
• Wraparound fit. 3 sided coverage covers side panels and front strap. TruGrip is a more economical and superior alternative to checkering your front strap.
  
  
• Value! Get 5 grip sets for less than the price of 1 set of other grit grip panels.
  
  
• Non-permanent and inexpensive to replace (There's no need to become emotionally attached to your grip tape)
  
  
• Designed to fit stock 1911 pattern guns with the above smooth magwell-fit grips (standard width, not slim).
  
  
• Just the right grit - sticky enough to give traction but smooth enough to allow you to shift your grip
  
  
• Rapid installation and changeout -
  Put a fresh grip on your gun in minutes.
  
  
• Skin friendy - unlike coarser tapes
  
  
• Does not constantly shed grit like cheap "skateboard" tape
  
  
• 3 distinctive color choices: black, black, and....black.
  
  
• Our Guarantee: If you're not happy, we're not happy.