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Thicker than standard grips? There is both a standard and thin grips..... With that being said you could build out easily 1/16" per side by trimming some thin plastic panels to fit under the grips till you find the thickness your looking for then get them custom made. 

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Thicker than standard grips? There is both a standard and thin grips..... With that being said you could build out easily 1/16" per side by trimming some thin plastic panels to fit under the grips till you find the thickness your looking for then get them custom made. 



The ones I have were billed as thin grips they are notably thinner than standard grips so I guess standard grips.would actually be thicker than the ones on itnnow.

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You might want some longer screws too if you don't already have some.



Ok so I did some monkeying around looks like I will need longer screws. I took the standard grips off my standard 1911 and switched them out on my Ruger lightweight CMD. Instant sweet spot. From what I been able to figure out the thinner grips put my thumbs just past the point of where I want them under the safety. I curl my thumbs down versus a high thumb hold and I don't ride the safety.

I guess after carrying a 92G for so many years I became used to the double stack. Granted it took some getting used to a 1911. Once I get some new grips I would have no issue carrying the Ruger off hrs.
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I prefer the thin grips. I have this set of what I believe are standard thickness off my 1911, they measure ~.25" thick. I'll trade you or if your looking to keep your thins you can just have these.

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Just wondering have you always had the1911 platform? Do you ride the safety? Understanding everyone is different just curious why thinner is your choice.

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Just wondering have you always had the1911 platform? Do you ride the safety? Understanding everyone is different just curious why thinner is your choice.

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I have thin grips, a short trigger and am thinking about adding an arched mainspring.  I shoot thumb over safety.  I shoot with an extremely high grip so much so that my Glock 22 slide loves to railroad my hand and I have a permanent mark from my Hi-Power.

 

I've only been shooting for about ten years, always wanted a 1911 and got a Colt Commander as part of my ever expanding collection.

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