Bsbllrooster Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Ok so I am pretty sure that this has been covered before but my search yielded no useful results. I love the way that the 2011 feels in my hands but really don't care at all for the single stack guns. I think this might be because of the square shape of the 2011 vs the oval shape of the 1911. Is there some sort of 2011 style grip that accepts single stack mags and if so, could it be used in single stack division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 STI used to make a Single Stack grip.. it's been discontinued for a while It has to be less than 1 5/8" high.. it might fit.. but would be very close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Someone has a hunt on for one now: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=140133&view=findpost&p=1576071 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsbllrooster Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Does anyone currently make one? The rule book states, "Only 1911 production type pistols. Must be available to the general public and have their basis in the original 1911 service pistol as designed by John M. Browning. Pistols made from components that duplicate the factory originals are acceptable. Frames must be metal." So would this grip be allowed in single stack or is not considered based on "the original 1911 service pistol" Has anyone competed with one in the past in SS division?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 No, the grip in question is not legal in Single Stack division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsbllrooster Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks z40ACP, I was afraid of that. I also remember seeing some grips for a single stack that were squared and were made to mimic the 2011 grip. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.roberts Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Thanks z40ACP, I was afraid of that. I also remember seeing some grips for a single stack that were squared and were made to mimic the 2011 grip. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I recall want2race making some out of G-10 or something. Can't find the post now though. eta: Found it. My link Edited November 23, 2011 by a.roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsbllrooster Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks a.roberts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks z40ACP, I was afraid of that. I also remember seeing some grips for a single stack that were squared and were made to mimic the 2011 grip. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I know exactly what you're talking about. They were sold by Pinnacle guns. When I was trying to get one, back in 2006, the owner of the shop said he was having issues with his supplier, and didn't think he was going to sell any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks a.roberts! That is the best feeling single stack! Keep in mind that part of his frame is removed to accept the magwell and that saves some weight that is added by the grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punished Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Well, it would be legal for L10 though. Could you not take a 2011 grip, and fill it in to accept a single stack mag? Basically make a spacer for it.... in a sense if you could call this anything close to basic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I use "burner" grips that make it feel like a limited gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBruin Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 What's a "burner" grip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjennings10 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 What's a "burner" grip? I think he is talking about Jerry Barnhart's (The Burner) Grips! http://www.jerrybarnhart.com/bpp.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) Hello: I was the one looking for the 2011 single stack grip. I have one now and it does have spacers on the inside that are glued in. That is the easy part. The mag release is special moving the mag catch over so it will hold the single stack mag. I am thinking of making some spacers for my STI aluminum grip and using the single stack mag catch from the STI single stack grip. I wonder if it would be single stack legal then since it would be all metal? I actually bought the grip to put on a limited 2011 pistol to shoot a 22 upper with and use single stack mags that could also be used on a 1911 frame along with the 22 upper. Thanks, Eric Edited November 24, 2011 by Aircooled6racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.roberts Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Keep in mind that part of his frame is removed to accept the magwell and that saves some weight that is added by the grips. Couldn't you hollow the interior out like the Techwell grips are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I don't think a S_I modular gun will ever be allowed in Single Stack Div., the upper part of the frame is like a JMB design but the lower portion isn't. Caspian made insert panels for there HC frame and that one would have more of a chance of being used in SS but, I don't think it would be allowed either. These frames are designed to be double stacks not ss adaptable. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leam Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I would say I hate to be the devil's advocate, but I don't. When the Appendix D5 Special Conditions states "have their basis in the original" I feel the Series 80 is more a violation than the wide grip of an S_I 2011. The "Frames must be metal." does seem to stop the S_I but not the Caspian. You probably could argue that the wide to narrow mag to frame fit provides a competative advantage though. Weren't the original 1911's designed without one of the safties? Leam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Yes, the burner grips make my single stack feel like my limited gun. I did grove the grip to make it easier to get to my mag release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-Sons Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Yes, the burner grips make my single stack feel like my limited gun. I did grove the grip to make it easier to get to my mag release. How much thicker are the grips than OEM/stock grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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