Description
If you own an officer's sized 1911 and always wished you could bolt on a weapon light or laser, the Recover Tactical CC3C02 solves that without touching a drill or a gunsmith's bench. This is a two-piece polymer shell that replaces your factory grips and adds a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail out front, all held on with the grip hardware you already have plus the included rail screws. The tan finish gives an older 1911 a fresh, modern look while the wrap-around shape fills your palm for a more secure hold.
What Sets the CC3C02 Apart on a Compact 1911
This one is built specifically for the compact, officer's sized frame, not the full size gun. That distinction matters a lot with these systems. If your pistol runs a 7-round magazine or the 8-rounder doesn't sit flush, you're looking at a compact and this is the right part. Full size 1911 owners want the CC3H instead. It's also worth knowing this fit tends to play nicer with pistols like the Rock Island and Taurus PT1911 that can be picky with the full size version.
Building the CC3C02 From Glass-Reinforced Polymer
Recover uses a high-grade, glass-reinforced polymer that's the same kind of material found on plenty of polymer-framed pistols, so it holds up to real range use and won't chew up your slide or frame. It stays lightweight too, adding grip and a rail without turning your carry gun into a brick. The center thickness lands close to a standard 1911 with wrap-around grips, so it doesn't balloon the gun the way people sometimes assume.
Getting the CC3C02 On Your Pistol
Installation is genuinely quick. You unscrew your old grip panels, seat the two shell halves, and snug everything down with the supplied screws and hex nuts at the trigger guard and rail. It stays field strip compatible, so you can still break the gun down for cleaning. Once mounted, the rail accepts most standard pistol lights and lasers, giving a budget-friendly non-railed 1911 the same low-light capability as the pricier railed models.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Recover Innovations / Recover Tactical
- Manufacturer Part Number: CC3C02
- UPC: 7290018561706
- Color: Tan
- Material: Glass-reinforced polymer
- Rail Type: MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny
- Fits: Compact / Officer's sized 1911
- Installation: No gunsmith, no permanent modification
- Field Strip Compatible: Yes
- Accessory Compatibility: Most standard pistol lights and lasers
- Made In: Israel
- Warranty: Lifetime
What’s Included
- Two-piece grip and rail polymer shell
- Mounting hardware for the trigger guard and rail
- Hex wrench for installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the CC3C02 fit my full size 1911?
No, this model is made for the compact, officer's sized 1911 only. A simple way to tell is by your magazine: if your pistol runs a 7-round mag or the 8-round mag doesn't sit flush with the frame, you have a compact and this is the correct part. Full size 1911 owners should look at the CC3H version instead.
Do I need a gunsmith to install the CC3C02 grip and rail system?
Not at all. You remove your existing grip panels, seat the two shell halves, and tighten everything with the included screws and hex wrench. Most people have it done in under three minutes with no permanent changes to the pistol.
What lights and lasers work with the CC3C02 rail?
The system adds a standard MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail, so it accepts most common pistol lights and lasers on the market. Keep in mind the rail sits a bit lower and forward than a factory-railed frame, so it's worth confirming your specific accessory clears the slide and lines up the way you want.
Does the CC3C02 make the grip too bulky for carry?
The center of the grip measures close to a standard 1911 fitted with wrap-around style grips, so it doesn't add much girth. The glass-reinforced polymer is also lightweight, so you gain a rail and improved ergonomics without turning the gun into a handful. You can still field strip it for cleaning as normal.





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