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Title: Fitting grips on an ambidextrious 1911
Post by: Dakotaranger on April 18, 2008, 05:34:59 AM

I'm thinking about getting new grips for my Springfield Loaded. 

What I need to know is there a trick to cut out the excess material if I get ajax plastic grips or ivory grips?  Does Midway have a jig for such a procedure?

Title: Re: Fitting grips on an ambidextrious 1911
Post by: Dougdubya on April 18, 2008, 01:34:48 PM

Quote from: Dakotaranger on April 18, 2008, 05:34:59 AM

I'm thinking about getting new grips for my Springfield Loaded. 

What I need to know is there a trick to cut out the excess material if I get ajax plastic grips or ivory grips?  Does Midway have a jig for such a procedure?

Many makers will make 1911 grips specifically for ambidextrous safeties.  Check for those first.

Title: Re: Fitting grips on an ambidextrious 1911
Post by: twyacht on April 18, 2008, 09:51:45 PM

As a left hander, the amount of material removed on grips is minimal for the ambi side.

I know some come adapted for ambi safeties, but for wood grips, a clean file can provide solid results.

Plastic grips or Ivory is certainly more of a factor Is there a reputable gunsmith in town, he might have a "special tool", or perhaps another option, that gives you the best result.(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/Ambi-1.jpg)

Good luck.

Title: Re: Fitting grips on an ambidextrious 1911
Post by: Majer on April 18, 2008, 10:30:32 PM

I would check with Ajax when ordering the grips, they may have them already cut out for the ambi safety

Title: Re: Fitting grips on an ambidextrious 1911
Post by: Dougdubya on April 18, 2008, 11:59:08 PM

Also, does anyone know if anyone is releasing ambis without that retaining arm, like what Kimber is using now?