AlumaGrips starts with T-6 aircraft aluminum, then they use precision CNC machining to assure precise fit and finish. Alumagrips are designed to fit the whole spectrum of handguns. They cover the entire range 1911s: Full Size Colt 1911, Commander Size 1911, Officers Model style and most Colt clones, such as Kimber, Springfield Armory, and a custom pistol smiths are all there. They offer the strength and durability of an aluminum grip with checkering to add stability to any shooter’s grip.
Several years ago, I bought a police return a Kimber Custom TLE/RL II. I love the gun, it shoots great with a nice trigger and night sights. What I didn’t like was the Kimber’s rubber grips. I like the feel of rubber grips when they are new, but they soon become sticky like a two year old’s toys and the don’t grip well when wet.
When I found the Alumgrip Grater in olive gray I knew that they were the solution to my problems and the last step to making my Kimber the perfect gun for me. The name comes from an old school cheese grater! Installation went smoothly, the grips fit perfectly and dropped right on. I used the factory screws and bushings and a few drops of Loctite later they were installed and solid.
At the range, things could not have gone better. Now I have the purchase I need to control the gun through recoil. These grips stick your hands where they belong.
The guys at Alumagrip designed the Grater Grip texture for shooters that want an aggressive purchase hand to grip. Perfect for use with gloves, the Grater is the has the roughest grip on the market. The Grater Grip contour is created by the special shape of the tool used to machine the grooves. The center line of the troughs is angled giving a different look from standard checkering.
The Grater texture is available for the 1911 style grips full size, standard thickness with or without the ambidextrous option as well as the square bottom to interface with a S&A magazine well or the bevel bottom with the MSP exposed. Standard colors are black, silver and olive gray.
Color Choices:
Black, Silver or Olive Gray
Features:
Machined from 6061-T6 Aluminum
Excellent grip without snagging clothes or abrasion of bare skin
All finishes exceed MIL Spec anodizing
The same gripping power weather wet or dry
No bending, splitting or cracking ever
Options include ambidextrous safety cuts and magazine well cuts for any size grip.
Sturdy and corrosion resistant, they will serve you well for years to come.
Made in America, AlumaGrip Grater texture grips can be found HERE Grater Grips cost $70.00 per set,
You can build your very own custom Aluma grips HERE
About AlumaGrips in their own words:
As shooters ourselves, we brought CNC technology to the handgun grip industry. The result is a truly distinctive and durable handgun grip product line. Our customers tell us this and we think you will agree too.
Founded in 1986, C.J. Precision is a precision machine shop located in Phoenix metro area serving the needs of manufacturers around the world. Since that time the company has grown into a fully equipped, state of the art, shop completely equipped with CNC lathes, mills and computerized inspection equipment necessary to maintain our superior level of quality.
From the very beginning, our focus has been on extremely high precision, high quality work made to our customer specifications and delivered on time. This focus has continued into our present day business philosophy and remains as an integral part of our Company Mission.
Our product is one of the most durable grip available today. The high grade aluminum we use is more durable than any other grip material in its class. Besides its pleasing aesthetics, the grip will stand up to heavy duty usage.
We stock our most popular styles with a color choice of olive gray, black, and clear anodized.
Alumagrips are truly a serviceable and affordable grip for your 1911 pistol. They combine the durability and good looks of lightweight metal finished to perfection.
