wmounts Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 In order for this to handle 14 .45ACP rounds, is the grip size significantly bigger than the "standard" 1911 grip? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 No, it isn't much bigger if at all when you measure the maximum width. It is more square, that really is the only difference. STI is much the same, very close to the same max dimensions but more square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFD Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I did some quick measurements between my Kimber and Para P16/40. Grip/frame width just above the magwell was 1.308" for the Kimber and 1.382" for the Para. Front to back measurements right below the grip safety was 2.005 for the Kimber and 2.091 for the Para. The Para is definitely square, but I'm not complaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cking Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Take off the grips and run skateboard tape. Then it is slimmest 45 double stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmounts Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks, all! Those answers were exactly what I wanted to hear!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 If you have a medium toi large hand then the PO wide body frame is not a problem. For people with small hand size it's a bit too wide. My son can hadle a CZ-75 and Sig 229 or 226 but has difficulty with the PO wide body frames. That's the price one pays for a widebodied 45 ACP. In order for this to handle 14 .45ACP rounds, is the grip size significantly bigger than the "standard" 1911 grip?Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmounts Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Thanks, TonyT. I think I will try the grip tape trick, and work my way to thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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