CaptRob Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Awesome looking pistols. I have been looking at his grips as a cheaper option to SV's metal grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) Awesome looking pistols. I have been looking at his grips as a cheaper option to SV's metal grips. The grips are cheaper ONLY in price.. The build quality is so much better.... This grip is CNC'd out of a block of steel... One piece!!! I assure you, you will be very happy with this grip!!! Edited June 19, 2013 by dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Love Errol's work! As far as the grip is concerned, I have the SVI grip of that kind, and the first impression out of the box was: "Boy, I goofed, I should have specified moderate texture!" Truth is, very quickly you forget, and it becomes totally natural, so my advice is to go for the most aggressive. I dont know if they are offereing them in varying degrees of "texture"?? Can anyone confirm this? The texture on this grip is just right... not too grippy where it hurts like the SV, and not too little where it os slipping. Brian, as of now, only offers this texturing, and plain (no texture).. If you have further inquiries, please contact Brian directly. Thanks Dean, Keep in mind that you have several choices with the Infinity grip textures......60 or 120 grip tape, aggressive micro pockets, tactical micro pockets and standard micro pockets....you seem to imply they only offer the aggressive micro pockets.... Thanks, Trace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsa Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I was under the impression that the SVI grip was two piece so that it would flex and not crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Love Errol's work! As far as the grip is concerned, I have the SVI grip of that kind, and the first impression out of the box was: "Boy, I goofed, I should have specified moderate texture!" Truth is, very quickly you forget, and it becomes totally natural, so my advice is to go for the most aggressive. I dont know if they are offereing them in varying degrees of "texture"?? Can anyone confirm this? The texture on this grip is just right... not too grippy where it hurts like the SV, and not too little where it os slipping. Brian, as of now, only offers this texturing, and plain (no texture).. If you have further inquiries, please contact Brian directly. Thanks Dean, Keep in mind that you have several choices with the Infinity grip textures......60 or 120 grip tape, aggressive micro pockets, tactical micro pockets and standard micro pockets....you seem to imply they only offer the aggressive micro pockets.... Thanks, Trace Trace, I apologize if It came out that way.. I know SV offers a lot of different textures.. What I was saying is Trinity only offers there grip with the avg grip pockets.. He does not yet offer different textures. What I was implying is that the pockets Trinity uses are right in the middle of aggressive and not aggressive.. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill d Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Nice group at 50. That's a tack driver! The grips look like a direct copy of Infinity's in regard to texture. I guess they just copied right from SV's, but the trigger guard looks real bulky and blocky looking. I would still be interested to know how many major PF loads have been tested on that grip? 2 months is not a long time. I remember those STI grips that would crack after a while. I crack 6 of those things (cracking was the issue and why they were discontinued). It eventually led to breaking the small tang hole on the front of the frame. Those were drop on as well which led to problems. Infinity's are all precisely hand fit and polished. A tight hand fit is what you want. I have an Infinity with well over 40k and no cracks like you wrote in the post you edited. You said because of the 2 piece Infinity grip that it would crack. That hasn't happened to me but what I like is that the 2 piece allows several variations in regard to grip set up. I have a single undercut but can get a double undercut, and if I don't like it, I can switch it back. I guess that grip is considered a mild texture. Infinity offers mild, median, and aggressive (to aggressive for me) grips which gives several choices if you want a full metal grip (like the one they copied). I use the grip tape on mine which is inlayed in the grip (so its form fitting). I guess this grip imitates the standard SV grip. I originally used the large grip from Infinity but have since gone with their Signature grip which is ergonomically efficient to my hand. I know many shooters that use this as it totally improves the feel of a 1911. It's a world of difference. I originally liked the large but after using the Signature grip, I'm not going back. One thing that is wrong though is saying that these grips are cheaper. Grip for grip, that's just not the case. I think you are including all the pieces that came with my grip in your overall price. Like the trigger bow, mainspring housing, mag release, and button. Infinity's grip alone is around $385.(?) The whole kit is $600 something. Does the Trinity come with these pieces? Again, nice group! That should be a Bianchi gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hax Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Nice group at 50. That's a tack driver! The grips look like a direct copy of Infinity's in regard to texture. I guess they just copied right from SV's, but the trigger guard looks real bulky and blocky looking. I would still be interested to know how many major PF loads have been tested on that grip? 2 months is not a long time. I remember those STI grips that would crack after a while. I crack 6 of those things (cracking was the issue and why they were discontinued). It eventually led to breaking the small tang hole on the front of the frame. Those were drop on as well which led to problems. Infinity's are all precisely hand fit and polished. A tight hand fit is what you want. I have an Infinity with well over 40k and no cracks like you wrote in the post you edited. You said because of the 2 piece Infinity grip that it would crack. That hasn't happened to me but what I like is that the 2 piece allows several variations in regard to grip set up. I have a single undercut but can get a double undercut, and if I don't like it, I can switch it back. I guess that grip is considered a mild texture. Infinity offers mild, median, and aggressive (to aggressive for me) grips which gives several choices if you want a full metal grip (like the one they copied). I use the grip tape on mine which is inlayed in the grip (so its form fitting). I guess this grip imitates the standard SV grip. I originally used the large grip from Infinity but have since gone with their Signature grip which is ergonomically efficient to my hand. I know many shooters that use this as it totally improves the feel of a 1911. It's a world of difference. I originally liked the large but after using the Signature grip, I'm not going back. One thing that is wrong though is saying that these grips are cheaper. Grip for grip, that's just not the case. I think you are including all the pieces that came with my grip in your overall price. Like the trigger bow, mainspring housing, mag release, and button. Infinity's grip alone is around $385.(?) The whole kit is $600 something. Does the Trinity come with these pieces? Again, nice group! That should be a Bianchi gun. +1 I love my signature grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Nice group at 50. That's a tack driver! The grips look like a direct copy of Infinity's in regard to texture. I guess they just copied right from SV's, but the trigger guard looks real bulky and blocky looking. I would still be interested to know how many major PF loads have been tested on that grip? 2 months is not a long time. I remember those STI grips that would crack after a while. I crack 6 of those things (cracking was the issue and why they were discontinued). It eventually led to breaking the small tang hole on the front of the frame. Those were drop on as well which led to problems. Infinity's are all precisely hand fit and polished. A tight hand fit is what you want. I have an Infinity with well over 40k and no cracks like you wrote in the post you edited. You said because of the 2 piece Infinity grip that it would crack. That hasn't happened to me but what I like is that the 2 piece allows several variations in regard to grip set up. I have a single undercut but can get a double undercut, and if I don't like it, I can switch it back. I guess that grip is considered a mild texture. Infinity offers mild, median, and aggressive (to aggressive for me) grips which gives several choices if you want a full metal grip (like the one they copied). I use the grip tape on mine which is inlayed in the grip (so its form fitting). I guess this grip imitates the standard SV grip. I originally used the large grip from Infinity but have since gone with their Signature grip which is ergonomically efficient to my hand. I know many shooters that use this as it totally improves the feel of a 1911. It's a world of difference. I originally liked the large but after using the Signature grip, I'm not going back. One thing that is wrong though is saying that these grips are cheaper. Grip for grip, that's just not the case. I think you are including all the pieces that came with my grip in your overall price. Like the trigger bow, mainspring housing, mag release, and button. Infinity's grip alone is around $385.(?) The whole kit is $600 something. Does the Trinity come with these pieces? Again, nice group! That should be a Bianchi gun. I was going to touch on that myself, but didn't. Good point though. And I have to agree. Good group and good looking pistols. Competition isn't a bad thing, but you have to compare apples to apples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Nice group at 50. That's a tack driver! The grips look like a direct copy of Infinity's in regard to texture. I guess they just copied right from SV's, but the trigger guard looks real bulky and blocky looking. I would still be interested to know how many major PF loads have been tested on that grip? 2 months is not a long time. I remember those STI grips that would crack after a while. I crack 6 of those things (cracking was the issue and why they were discontinued). It eventually led to breaking the small tang hole on the front of the frame. Those were drop on as well which led to problems. Infinity's are all precisely hand fit and polished. A tight hand fit is what you want. I have an Infinity with well over 40k and no cracks like you wrote in the post you edited. You said because of the 2 piece Infinity grip that it would crack. That hasn't happened to me but what I like is that the 2 piece allows several variations in regard to grip set up. I have a single undercut but can get a double undercut, and if I don't like it, I can switch it back. I guess that grip is considered a mild texture. Infinity offers mild, median, and aggressive (to aggressive for me) grips which gives several choices if you want a full metal grip (like the one they copied). I use the grip tape on mine which is inlayed in the grip (so its form fitting). I guess this grip imitates the standard SV grip. I originally used the large grip from Infinity but have since gone with their Signature grip which is ergonomically efficient to my hand. I know many shooters that use this as it totally improves the feel of a 1911. It's a world of difference. I originally liked the large but after using the Signature grip, I'm not going back. One thing that is wrong though is saying that these grips are cheaper. Grip for grip, that's just not the case. I think you are including all the pieces that came with my grip in your overall price. Like the trigger bow, mainspring housing, mag release, and button. Infinity's grip alone is around $385.(?) The whole kit is $600 something. Does the Trinity come with these pieces? Again, nice group! That should be a Bianchi gun. Bill, No one is questioning the build quality of the SV. The trinity grip is not a copy of the SV as the SV is 2 piece, and completely different in a lot of different ways.. The trinity is a one piece grip CNC'd from a single block.. Trinity will be offering these in Stainless, 1040, and soon Titanium. Trinity will also set the dimple pattern any way you like. If you call brian and order, you can ask him to make this as aggressive or as mild as you like... I would say these grips are closer to the STI plastic grips than anything else.. As for the testing, I shoot open, I use a 31 round mag that puts more pressure on the grip. I have shot over 10k rounds in the 2+ months and have left full 31 round mags in the gun for days to test. What I am trying to say is this grip is taking the abuse and not show any signs at all of cracking.. As for the groups at 50 yards, I have to thank Errol Lawson for building this most incredible open gun.. The gun runs like a sewing machine swallowing anyhting that is fed. This gun actually runs better than it looks.... Thanks Edited June 20, 2013 by dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I have to thank Errol Lawson for building this most incredible open gun.. The gun runs like a sewing machine swallowing anyhting that is fed. This gun actually runs better than it looks....Thanks No questions about it! I had three of Errol's guns, and they are all like that, totally reliable. He is a very nice guy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersonj55126 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Does Errol Lawson have a website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Death Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Not starting a pissing match, but to the statement apples to apples, well that can not be used in this case because, I do not own a SV, there for my parts that I already have on my gun will fit the P / T grip, but if I wanted to put a SV grip on my gun the current parts that is on my gun will not fit. So the statement apples to apples can not be used, yes they are both grips and yes they use same style parts, but they do not mix. Once again this is not to start a pissing match, please look at it from both sides of the fence. Also if you had a older SV gun with a plastic grip, and you wanted to up grade to SV metal, you would half to get the new parts to fit the new style grip. So SV guys don't pounce on me, they are both good grips, it just depends on the flavor you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Not starting a pissing match, but to the statement apples to apples, well that can not be used in this case because, I do not own a SV, there for my parts that I already have on my gun will fit the P / T grip, but if I wanted to put a SV grip on my gun the current parts that is on my gun will not fit. So the statement apples to apples can not be used, yes they are both grips and yes they use same style parts, but they do not mix. Once again this is not to start a pissing match, please look at it from both sides of the fence. Also if you had a older SV gun with a plastic grip, and you wanted to up grade to SV metal, you would half to get the new parts to fit the new style grip. So SV guys don't pounce on me, they are both good grips, it just depends on the flavor you want. SD, No offense taken!! It would be quite boring if we all owned and shot the same guns.... Trace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Death Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Not starting a pissing match, but to the statement apples to apples, well that can not be used in this case because, I do not own a SV, there for my parts that I already have on my gun will fit the P / T grip, but if I wanted to put a SV grip on my gun the current parts that is on my gun will not fit. So the statement apples to apples can not be used, yes they are both grips and yes they use same style parts, but they do not mix. Once again this is not to start a pissing match, please look at it from both sides of the fence. Also if you had a older SV gun with a plastic grip, and you wanted to up grade to SV metal, you would half to get the new parts to fit the new style grip. So SV guys don't pounce on me, they are both good grips, it just depends on the flavor you want.SD, No offense taken!! It would be quite boring if we all owned and shot the same guns.... Trace Yes you are so right, if we all shot SV there would only be a hand full of shooter at a match.......lol.....( long wait for one ).....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIFF Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Beautiful pieces!!! Love those "tiger stripe" looking slide cuts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blujay291 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Hi dean I shoot with these guys dean and Errol at the hansen club and seeing these guns run is really something else. I would give a pinky toe to own one! Also watching an active GM= Dean shoot is truly a pleasure as well. Errol does incredible work and of I could choose any custom builder it would be Errol, but I think he is semi retired, owell maybe one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Does Errol Lawson have a website? No... he doesn't even have a computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike g35 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Any updates on these builds and/or grips? I'm considering having a custom 5" built by my smith soon and I was thinking about using a P/T grip myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) YES... a whole lotta of updates: Brain is now making the grips in the following configurations: Steel 4140 or stainless, dimpled or flat so you can use grip tape. Dimpling is eithe normal or chainsaw sharp where when you let go of the grip its still stuck to your hand!!!! No dimples $400, dimpled normal or chainsaw $475 Aluminum dimpled normal or chainsaw $375, or no dimples $300 Titanium dimpled normal or chainsaw only $750 Attached is a pic of the aluminum grip.. Edited July 29, 2013 by dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dean Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 sorry, cant seem to get the pic uploaded/.. Call brian for any questions you might have. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) Deleted. Edited July 31, 2013 by ltdmstr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike g35 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 YES... a whole lotta of updates: Brain is now making the grips in the following configurations: Steel 4140 or stainless, dimpled or flat so you can use grip tape. Dimpling is eithe normal or chainsaw sharp where when you let go of the grip its still stuck to your hand!!!! No dimples $400, dimpled normal or chainsaw $475 Aluminum dimpled normal or chainsaw $375, or no dimples $300 Titanium dimpled normal or chainsaw only $750 Attached is a pic of the aluminum grip.. Thanks for the info Dean. I'm really liking the looks of these grips. I think I'm sold!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 YES... a whole lotta of updates: Brain is now making the grips in the following configurations: Steel 4140 or stainless, dimpled or flat so you can use grip tape. Dimpling is eithe normal or chainsaw sharp where when you let go of the grip its still stuck to your hand!!!! No dimples $400, dimpled normal or chainsaw $475 Aluminum dimpled normal or chainsaw $375, or no dimples $300 Titanium dimpled normal or chainsaw only $750 Attached is a pic of the aluminum grip.. Thanks for the info Dean. I'm really liking the looks of these grips. I think I'm sold!!! They are awesome as is Brian.. He is great to deal with and a perfectionist!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano2246 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I see for 490.05 I can get an SV Grip that comes with Silver trigger base, Silver Aluminum mainspring housing, Stainless magazine release and button, does the Trinity come with all that as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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