1911 Front Strap Checkering

[Carl in GA]

Originally Posted by milkmanjoe

I'm going to a dealer on Friday who is a friend of the Ed Brown family, I'm gonna ask him to call them and get us a clear answer. Never heard of this, am wondering if it is accurate.

I was trying to remember where I read about that, and then it hit me. From the Ed Brown website:

"It is a directional pattern, meaning it is smooth to slide your hand up, but bites in for a snug grip the other way where you need it."

http://www.edbrown.com/kobra.htm

I guess I believe it now. And I kinda want one.