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If your 1911 beats up the web of your hand at the range, this is one of the oldest and most proven fixes in the book. The Pachmayr Signature Grip wraps the front strap of your full-size Colt 1911 in a specially formulated rubber compound that soaks up recoil and gives your hand something to actually hold onto. Molded finger grooves index your grip the same way every draw, and the checkered side panels add traction without chewing up your hands or your cover garment.
What sets this one apart from the full wrap-around versions is the open backstrap. Pachmayr leaves the rear of the frame exposed so your grip safety works exactly as designed, which matters on Government and Commander pattern pistols. You also keep clearance for an ambidextrous thumb safety, so lefties and competition shooters running ambi controls are covered. Built-in steel inserts inside the rubber keep the grip rigid and dimensionally stable, so it will not stretch out or get sloppy after a few thousand rounds.
Installation is about as simple as it gets. The grip slides onto the frame and secures with your existing factory grip screws, no fitting or gunsmithing required on standard full-size frames. Note that this model is sized for Government and Commander length grip frames, so it is not the right pick for Officer-size compacts. Pachmayr makes a separate model for those.
Shooters consistently report better recoil control, less hand fatigue during long range sessions, and a noticeably more secure hold in sweaty or wet conditions compared to bare wood or G10 panels. That is why Signature grips have been a go-to choice for competitors and duty carriers for decades. If you want your 1911 to be more comfortable to shoot without changing how it functions, this is a hard upgrade to beat.
No. This Signature model is made without a backstrap specifically so it works with pistols that use a grip safety, like Government and Commander pattern 1911s. The rubber wraps around the front strap and side panels only, leaving the grip safety fully functional.
No, this model is sized for full-size Government and Commander length grip frames. Compact and Officer frame 1911s have a shorter grip, and Pachmayr offers a separate Signature model cut for those pistols. Double-check your frame size before ordering.
Nope, it installs with your existing factory grip screws and a standard screwdriver. The grip slides over the frame, lines up with the screw holes, and tightens down in a few minutes. No fitting or gunsmith work is needed on standard full-size frames.
Yes. Shooters running ambi thumb safeties report that this grip provides the clearance needed for the right-side lever. That makes it a solid option for left-handed shooters and competitors who run ambidextrous controls.
Quite a bit, especially with full-power .45 ACP loads. The rubber compound cushions the hand and the finger grooves keep the pistol from shifting under recoil, which reduces fatigue over long range sessions. Many shooters find a snappy or uncomfortable 1911 becomes noticeably easier to control after switching to this grip.
| UPC | 034337050087 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 05008 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 8.1500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Pistol Grip |
| Shipping Weight | 0.2813 |
| Style | Wrap Around |
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