RobertSubnet

Hello all. I have a Springfield Armory "GI model" 1911. Overall I love the gun, but I have noticed that the grips move.

The grips are the stock wood grips and the movement is very small. I have tried tightening the screws, but the grips still move. It is getting to the point where I am afraid I will crack the wood if I try and tighten them any further.

Is it a characteristic of 1911s for the grips to move? I live in a very dry climate - Phoenix, Arizona. I wonder if the wood has shrunk from lack of moisture and that has created some "wiggle room" around the screws.

Thanks.
~Robert

jrbsr

That what it looks like.
One way to find out take them off run, and put in some water in the sink for about 5 min, and let them dry, then put them back on.
If the wood has srank, then the water will swell them back.
But let them dry all the way before leaving them on the gun.
Then buy some non wood grips.
Pachmayr has some nice wrap around rubber 1911 grips.
That look and feel good.


JMHO

Good Luck.

jrbsr

RobertSubnet

That is a good idea. Too bad I don't smoke cigars anymore. I could have just left the grips in my humidor for a few days

Swampdog

You have probally already checked it but what about the bushing screws( the ones in the frame that the grip screws thread into) they could be loose.