G17fan Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Hello all, I am looking for thick full size non beveled bottom aggressive grips to use with my Dawson magwell. I have large hands. Do the VZ grips come thick? Any advice would be appreciated! Edited January 13 by G17fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 This is what I use. https://shop.harrisoncustom.com/hd-303-ts-carry-groove-grips-square-bottom They fill the hand nicely. They come in a variety of configurations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikemiller69gs Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Armanov. I have them on my with a magwell. https://usa-shop.armanov.com/collections/pistol-grips/1911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSteel Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I would say VZ’s are slightly thicker than standard. I use Operator II on 2 handguns and love the ultra grippy texture which more than makes up for the extra thickness need (I have long hands and like fat grips also). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WWN Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 If you like your current grips, but they're not thick enough, you can use spacers. Looks like several companies sell them or you could do what I did and 3D print some. I was able to use the stock grip screws with 1.8mm thick spacers. If I went any thicker, I would need to purchase longer grip screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 The Techwell's can be used with the Dawson magwell if you' like that shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowSpeedHighDrag Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 What I did for an STI DVC Classic 1911: - get a Hogue 1911 rubber grip - put a thin layer of epoxy on the grip - sprinkle a layer of silicon carbide grip over the epoxy - let it set - put the Hogue grip on the gun and see if it's wide enough - repeat as necessary until you have the feel you want Gets a wider grip with excelent, well, grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belus Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Does DS Perman still make his 1920 grips? That's what I've put on single stacks with Dawson magwells. They're also incredibly light weight which mattered back when we had a 43oz limit. The thickest Techwells also feel pretty good, but don't have flat sides and feel more egg shaped. This thread recommended Hogue grips which look pretty wide. I also might try them if I can find a set for only $20. Edited January 13 by belus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilrb Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I just ordered a set of the Armanov's as well. I have some of the G10 grips and have had Henning on my CZ's. I prefer the Metal grips as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G17fan Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Kilrb said: I just ordered a set of the Armanov's as well. I have some of the G10 grips and have had Henning on my CZ's. I prefer the Metal grips as well Aren’t they in Europe? It doesn’t look like they make non ergo style either. I don’t really like that ergo look. Edited January 13 by G17fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilrb Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 hours ago, G17fan said: Aren’t they in Europe? It doesn’t look like they make non ergo style either. I don’t really like that ergo look. They are but you order through US site shipped from Europe DHL. Mine will be here today, I for the standard size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nc1911 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 https://techwellusa.com/g10-positec-ergonomic-grips.html i use these on one of my 1911s and it feels similar to my 2011 STI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmyster Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 For perspective, I mostly use VZ standard thickness, for reference. Operator II, Simonich Gunner, the Harrison grooved variant, etc. I had some wood, flat bottom RoCo grips once. They were thicker than thick. It was like holding a baseball bat. I think VZ is doing palmswell grips now too, if you want more than "normal". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G17fan Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 Thank you all for your info and recommendations. I ended up deciding to go with the Armanov grips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G17fan Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 On 1/13/2022 at 5:03 AM, Mikemiller69gs said: Armanov. I have them on my with a magwell. https://usa-shop.armanov.com/collections/pistol-grips/1911 Can you share a pic of the grips with the magwell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amra86 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Lok grips will make them thicker for you. I had him do it for some CZ grips. Just E-mail him and ask. He didn't charge any extra to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apoc4lypse Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 The Armanov grips are great if you have big hands. They're ocassionally on sale on Amazon; I got a set of purple ones in large for $16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerjd Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Love my positech grips. Don't use a techwell magwell either. Best grips I've found for hands with long fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahfox32 Posted Wednesday at 11:03 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:03 PM My set of Techwell grips arrived late yesterday. With these grips my Springfield Emissary is just under 45 oz. Have average size hands & I really like these grips but have not shot the gun with these yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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