Novock Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) I am getting ready to make a move on a CK Arms 2011 Open gun in 9mm for USPSA and 3 gun. For $400 extra I can get the Steel grip... Is it worth the coin? I shoot open now and know that the heavier the lower/frame and the lighter the slide the faster the gun cycles. I also prefer 115 grain projectiles for the faster feel... Any reason not to get the steel grip other than cost? I figure I am already spending a pile of money for what i want... might as well get it the way i want it. Just want to get some feedback from you guys who have shot the polymer and steel grips and see if there is a big difference. Edited March 2, 2016 by Novock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerhunter9790 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have the steel grip and love it personally. Going from a glock 34 to a full steel 2011 was a big change. But I would not trade it now that I am used to it. I went with the same philosophy on the buy once cry once and couldn't be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novock Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 that is beautiful.... Yep i have a Glock 17 Open gun that runs like a top, but am ready to make the move to the 2011. What was the biggest difference for you? Grip angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) I don't think it can be said it's objectivity better or worse to add seven ounces to your Open gun because the extra weight may do something different for your shooting than mine. I started Open at the other end of the spectrum from you: a CZ TS I turned into an Open gun, tipping the scales at 54oz empty. Your G17 probably weighs less than 40oz, am I right? For me, draws and transitions are much faster with a gun in the 42oz range. Balance is also important, a big steel comp may help the gun shoot flatter, but it also transitions like a turd on a stick; I prefer Ti or aluminum comps. Before you spend the money on a steel grip I suggest you shoot a steel gripped Open gun for a stage, a Limited gun is a different animal altogether. Edited March 2, 2016 by kneelingatlas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerhunter9790 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 that is beautiful.... Yep i have a Glock 17 Open gun that runs like a top, but am ready to make the move to the 2011. What was the biggest difference for you? Grip angle? I would say I shot my glock pretty good, but going to a quality 2011 was a major change. The trigger was probably the biggest change for me. Going from a glock 3.5# trigger to the trigger on this thing was night and day. Made my splits faster and made the long shots much easier to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterkhan Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I went from a plastic grip svi to a all steel caspian and I definitely prefer the steel. It feels like the weight of the gun is in your hand VS on top of your hand. But, that is no small chunk of change to commit to an unknown factor for you. I suggest trying out someone else's before dolling out the $'s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I much prefer my CKA steel grip to plastic. Then again like kneelingatlas I came to Open from a Tac Sport with a reduced grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wblacksh Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I just put a CK steel grip on my open gun. I love it. It fits my have better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Once the adrenaline gets going it is possible to squeeze a plastic grip so hard the mag won't drop. Happens all the time to a friend at the club. When he is just practicing, everything is fine. When it counts, he often has to pull the mag out by hand. Personally, I'd go with metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have been doing grips for years, but I would recommend the steel grip. The extra weight softens the recoil, simple physics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Steel for me. 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 After shooting same gun. Titanium comp 5" lightened slide I have tried both. Steel will be in n every new gun I buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWLAZS Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 For 400 bucks its worth buying it and trying it out. If you decide plastic was the way to go you can easily get your 400 back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novock Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks for the feedback! I went with the steel grip on my CK Arms build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docscoutjr Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Once the adrenaline gets going it is possible to squeeze a plastic grip so hard the mag won't drop. Happens all the time to a friend at the club. When he is just practicing, everything is fine. When it counts, he often has to pull the mag out by hand. Personally, I'd go with metal. ^ what he said. If you can, spend the $$$, no on I know who has, has had any complaints....other than it is exactly a drop 'n swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erttactics Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Let us know what you think when you get it,I was thinking of going to a metal grip this coming winter. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradsteimel Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 For Uspsa and 3gun a heavier grip may not have the down-side that it does for steel challenge... Where draw, acquisition, and transition are KEY, and a lighter gun is paramount. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jht05016 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 You won't regret your decision, I have both. Make sure the grip safety is disabled however, I couldn't enable the steel gripped gun for anything (forgot to ask for it to be disabled) Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelix Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Nice looking guns. one of these days going to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tochnost Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 You won't regret your decision, I have both. Make sure the grip safety is disabled however, I couldn't enable the steel gripped gun for anything (forgot to ask for it to be disabled) Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk As you have both side by side, can you give a synopsis of how the feel varies sizewise between the two grips? Visually the steel grip looks larger but everyone seems to say its more comfortable. No one around me has one for me to try it out, also trying to decide between plastic or steel. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jht05016 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 You won't regret your decision, I have both. Make sure the grip safety is disabled however, I couldn't enable the steel gripped gun for anything (forgot to ask for it to be disabled) Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk As you have both side by side, can you give a synopsis of how the feel varies sizewise between the two grips? Visually the steel grip looks larger but everyone seems to say its more comfortable. No one around me has one for me to try it out, also trying to decide between plastic or steel. Thanks!It feels more comfortable for sure. And the recoil "feels" softer. It certianty doesn't feel any larger to me, just different, like you can grip it a small bit higher than the ck polymer. Both have their upsides, only downside is the weight. But if you aren't 10 and scrawny, you will be fine. I would go with the steel again... well worth it. Just make sure the safety is pinned.Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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