1911 Grip Issue

[rodman2112]

I've got a Wilson CQB Compact. Love the gun. Shoots great, feels great, looks great. I was into my ninth hour at the Wannamacher in Tulsa and I decide to pick up some bone grips for the CQB (See pics below). I personally like the look, but the right side grip wiggles a bit after torquing the grip screws down completely. What's the fix? Any special consideration for bone grips? Appreciate the help. Pics are with both the stock grips and bone grips. Feel free to chime in on preferences.
Thanks.

 

[rodman2112]

Wow, those pictures are horrible. Let's try this with a white background.


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[dlbleak]

the inner depth adjustment backs are to far in. try taking a pair of pliers,carefully of course, and back them out. they may even have a groove for a flathead to loosen them.

 

[Traxxis]

I like them man, they look good.

As for the wiggle... that sucks. What kind of bone are they? Camel?

The wiggle is most likely that the hole is too large/deep on the back side. You can fill it in with some epoxy mixed with saw dust.

If you ever come to the Tulsa area, I'll do it for you. Shouldn't take long to do it.

 

[rodman2112]

I like them man, they look good.

As for the wiggle... that sucks. What kind of bone are they? Camel?

If you ever come to the Tulsa area, I'll do it for you. Shouldn't take long to do it.

Good question, I never asked. I was too giddy with excitement (they were the only ones I found that looked decent). I may take you up on that adjustment. Thanks.

 

[POSITIVE DISCONTENT]

Keep the grips and throw away the gun.... I will even haul it off for you for $50 but don't tell anyone I was that nice......

 

[rodman2112]

Keep the grips and throw away the gun.... I will even haul it off for you for $50 but don't tell anyone I was that nice......

I couldn't possibly take advantage of such generous hospitality. I do appreciate the sentiment, though.

 

[POSITIVE DISCONTENT]

I couldn't possibly take advantage of such generous hospitality. I do appreciate the sentiment, though.

Dayum......

 

[Traxxis]

Good question, I never asked. I was too giddy with excitement (they were the only ones I found that looked decent). I may take you up on that adjustment. Thanks.

Sure, just let me know.

 

[HiredHand]

I've got a Wilson CQB Compact. Love the gun. Shoots great, feels great, looks great. I was into my ninth hour at the Wannamacher in Tulsa and I decide to pick up some bone grips for the CQB (See pics below). I personally like the look, but the right side grip wiggles a bit after torquing the grip screws down completely. What's the fix? Any special consideration for bone grips? Appreciate the help. Pics are with both the stock grips and bone grips. Feel free to chime in on preferences.
Thanks.

Does the top of the grip screw escutcheon sit above or below the surface of the grip that the grip screw seats against? If the escutcheon is too long then the grip screw won't press against the grip and hold it tight. I had this happen on a set of smooth G10 grips. I've also found that with grips made from harder materials the grip screws tend to loosen up a bit easier.