racerkan Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 I want to change out the grip on my SVI open gun, where can I find a good gunsmith to get it done? And how much would it cost? Am located in Norcal, did a research and could not find a gunsmith close by. Thanks in advance, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaterHead Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 I put a Phoenix Trinity Evo grip on mine. I’m no gunsmith, and it wasn’t very difficult. Made it a new gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerkan Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 Which area will need to trim? Inside of the grip or area next to grip safety Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaterHead Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 It was so minor that i don’t even recall. A tight fit, but just about perfect. I had never done it before and I was kinda happy it was so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerkan Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, TaterHead said: It was so minor that i don’t even recall. A tight fit, but just about perfect. I had never done it before and I was kinda happy it was so easy. Good to know, SV make it sound like a major surgery. Did u coat ur grip? Thx Edited March 24, 2023 by racerkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaterHead Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Very small amount of oil to help it slip on easier. If you mean outside, then no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogiebb Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Very little sanding to make it fit. i did a few for some Friends. the Cheely was Harder to fit but not by a lot i had a harder time fitting the trigger to the grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhorizon1 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Lone star innovations will custom cut the grip to measurements from your frame. Also, he is awesome to deal with and will basically walk you through the process. https://lonestarinnovations.com/lsi-outlaw-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerkan Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, ogiebb said: Very little sanding to make it fit. i did a few for some Friends. the Cheely was Harder to fit but not by a lot i had a harder time fitting the trigger to the grip. 1 hour ago, Jhorizon1 said: Lone star innovations will custom cut the grip to measurements from your frame. Also, he is awesome to deal with and will basically walk you through the process. https://lonestarinnovations.com/lsi-outlaw-1/ Thank you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tator2k Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I bought one of the Extreme Setups for my STI. It didn't seem much more complicated then stripping a regular 1911 frame, besides the screws attaching the frame to the grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerkan Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 3 hours ago, tator2k said: I bought one of the Extreme Setups for my STI. It didn't seem much more complicated then stripping a regular 1911 frame, besides the screws attaching the frame to the grip. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 10:27 AM, Jhorizon1 said: Lone star innovations will custom cut the grip to measurements from your frame. Also, he is awesome to deal with and will basically walk you through the process. https://lonestarinnovations.com/lsi-outlaw-1/ I have both STI and LSI grips. If your frame is within spec, either STI or LSI grips should drop in with minimal fitting. On the other hand, if your frame is out of spec of close to it, the LSI custom machined grip (using your measurements, I think only 2 are needed) is super convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerkan Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Good to know, thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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