I all looking to use a Ruger 1911 for Wild Bunch and was thinking about some kind of texture for the front strap.  One gunsmith recommended something Wilson Combat sells that mounts under the grips but I think that is illegal.  Has anyone had their Ruger front strap serrated or checkered?  If so can you recommend someone to do this work?

Thanks

Bill

 

I asked about the Wilson checkered panel on this forum and got a ruling that it is legal.  It is not part of the grip panels so it is not an illegal “wrap around grip”.

 

I found a local guy with experience checkering front straps but he declined to do my Gold Cup because of its vertical grooves.

Talk to Boggus Deal.

I like my front strap checkering.

JFN

 

Like so?

Abe, problem with Colt GCs is that the serrations they put on is a very odd LPI. It’s hard to make right. Sometimes, the front strap is thick enough to cut the old serrations away and start over. But not every time.

That’s exactly what my local gunsmith said.

Just got my frames back from Boggus. Very pleased. Excellent work at a fair price!

Thanks

Thank you, Two Dot!!

Boggus did one of my 1911's as well, the checkering was great at a reasonable price. Tully

Thank you, Tully!

Actually I have another one I would like done too. This one is SS. I might wait until after the CA state match though. Tully