Bt148, I've tried the slip on rubber type grips from Pachmayr and Houge. The Pachmayr's tore about the 2nd time I put them on, so I went with the Houge version. They have held up well for about 5 years.
I've never tried it, but I have seen shooters
using a bunch of rubber bands wrapped around the grip. Didn't look too pretty, but they said it worked. I've also seen a chunk of bicycle innertube used to accomplish the same thing.
Broken Gun Ranch (316) 385-2587 can install a set of 1911ish panels.
Well placed strips of self adhesive skateboard tape will also work wonders.
Good Luck...
Joe
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