PACHMAYR - GM-45C Grip

Great fit and improved feel. Outstanding addition to my 1911.

Love the Combat series grips. Have them on 1911s, CZ75B, and Para Ordnance P14. These caused a minor problem on a new SA35. When installed, magazines had to be pried out--they were really stuck! the metal inserts on the inside of the grips used to stiffen them was pressing against the magazine body very tightly. A few minutes with a fine flat file took down the offending bump. Magazines now fall free as with the stock factory grips. Minor to me because they fit my hand perfectly.

I just bought these for my new TISAS SDS 'Carry' 1911 .45 ACP, taking a chance. Pleasantly surprised to find that the production mold has been modified to provide a recess for ambi-safety lever on the right grip panel. You'll see though (look real close) that there is a little ridge along the opening to the recess that may touch the lever....I carefully trimmed it away with a new (sharp) single-edge razor blade. If you don't have an ambi-safety and leave the ridge there, it actually closes off the recess, as though it wasn't there. Very well done feature. I am totally impressed and pleased with these, especially because I have large hands, and the TISAS lacks checkering or stippling on the front strap which these make up for beautifully and effectively. The only "negative" might be that they are a bit tough to stretch and hold in place fully while inserting the screws, but that's actually a good thing - it ensures they will remain totally snug against the frame over time, if the rubber stretches a tad.

These grips went on a Kimber Pro Carry; I am not a fan of smooth frontstraps on 1911s and this is to me the easiest way to put checkering on that location, especially on a gun with an aluminum frame. Just like the much older Pachmayr grips on my Springfield 1911s from 20 years ago, they fill out the grip and provide a more solid purchase on the pistol. No problems installing them either.

Put this on both of my 1911's to have an identical grip,