1911 Front Strap Checkering

[milkmanjoe]

Originally Posted by 1911KY

You should try to get your hands on a ball milled front strap or the the wave treatment that Dane Burns originated. It allows the smooth flow of your fingers over the the front strap but when you apply pressure the channels grip your skin and give you firm hold. I for one love the feel of it, kind of the best of both worlds if you ask me.

I like that......there are many patterns that can be applied......they look great and function. For me speed on the draw is key, and a grip that is hindered cause it is struggling to get across an excessively rough texture costs time, and time could be taking the first round instead of delivering it.

[zukinut]

I went back and for with this too Joe, but never could decide which was better. I ended up with the houge grips on mine because the single stack was a bit thin for me and I would draw consistently. I liked the hogue grips because of the finger grooves and because I knew my hand was right where it was supposed to be.

Just like I prefer the Gen 4 Glocks because of the finger grooves. No question when I remove it from the holster whether fast draw or slow.