1911 Front Strap Checkering

[Carl in GA]

I've read that the idea behind the snakeskin pattern on the EB Kobra pistols is that the texture is one-way. Your hand slides smoothly up the texture as you're getting your grip, but sticks once you have your grip. It might be bunk. I've never tried it and can't comment directly but it sounds like a great idea.

Anyway, I prefer a textured frontstrap and haven't noticed it hindering my draw. Of the patterns I've tried I like 30 LPI the best. I'd like to try that EB treatment to see how it feels, though.

[Riverpigusmc]

When I do any shooting with 1911's, all pressure is fore and aft, not side to side. Push forward with the strong hand, pull back with the supporting hand, with my right index finger wrapped around the front of the triggerguard. I like checkering

[DrHenley]

Originally Posted by milkmanjoe

I see complaints from all over, and discussions about how course to make the front strap.

I'm guessing 25 LPI and finer is going to be much more comfortable than course checkering or other aggressive patters. It does a good job of keeping the front strap from sliding in your hand, but doesn't dig into your skin the way courser checkering might.