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Replacement Grips for Bob Chow 1911 Wad Gun

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Post by Guest Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:26 pm

The double diamond grips on my 1918 vintage Bob Chow customized wad gun look to be original. Unfortunately they are worn almost smooth and need replacing. Actually, if looks like someone maybe sanded them down at some point....arrrgh!  I'll keep the originals safely stored, of course. I'm pondering what to replace them with. I'd like target grips with a thumbrest to maybe match my model 41 stock grips (which work well for me) for consistency. Suggestions?

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Post by Wobbley Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:39 pm

Herrett Automatic Target are the ones you're looking for.
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Post by Guest Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:49 pm

Wobbley wrote:Herrett Automatic Target are the ones you're looking for.

Thank you. I looked it up. You led me to a wider range of Herrett stocks than I was aware of.

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Post by troystaten Sat Dec 17, 2016 5:50 pm

I have a Model 17 that Bob Chow tuned for me shortly before he retired, he was a really nice gentleman. Would love to see pictures of your 1911.

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Post by Guest Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:52 am

Here are some pics I took of my Bob Chow 1911. You can see the grips are worn smooth. Colt serial # puts production date at 1918. Bob Chow engraved #154 on the inside, so best guess is that it's one of his early guns probably worked on by him in the late '40s.


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Post by troystaten Sun Dec 18, 2016 3:53 pm

Really neat pistol and a nice piece of history. If you shoot it let us know how it shoots. There is a guy on the S&W forum who restores grips he might be able to re-checker yours. I think the guys login name is DWFAN.

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Post by LenV Sun Dec 18, 2016 7:07 pm

These would match the look of that era. Price is right also. NFI.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Colt-1911-double-diamond-grips-/142186470762?hash=item211af95d6a:g:fIYAAOSwB09YC63c
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Post by BE Mike Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:50 am

Another option is that those original grips can be re-checkered and given new life.
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Post by rich.tullo Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:37 am

if you are just looking for good grips to shoot with either these http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=HB1

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http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/grip-parts/grips/1911-sharkskin-grips-prod68565.aspx

if you like the M41 grips then try these they typically go for $55 and sometimes cheaper on ebay I can't shoot them but they are nice. 

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/american-tactical-imports-gsg-1911-target-grips-with-22-lr-magazine-extension-flat-walnut-wood-finish-ger4110151-813393016721.do
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