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8/5/2026 1:50:19 PM EDT
Any suggestions?  I don't know why this is hard, but so far it is.  I have two RIA 1911s, one compact, one full size.  They both run fine, so there's that, but I want to replace the crappy original grips with matched G10s, preferably in a pattern including black and green.  Tons of vendors offer them, just can't seem to find any with both sizes in the same pattern and colors.  I don't care if they make my butt look big, as long as they match. Thanks in advance!
8/5/2026 2:00:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: wildearp][Edited] [#1]
Hogue is your best bet.  Maybe give them a call.

SA-35 with Hogue:

Preferred pronoun: MARINE
8/5/2026 2:12:12 PM EDT
[#2]
Also Hogue:

Preferred pronoun: MARINE
8/5/2026 3:18:06 PM EDT
[#3]
I like VZ Grips.  I have their G10 grips on all 7 of my 1911's.
Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun.
8/5/2026 4:36:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dull-shooterM4][Edited] [#5]
Originally Posted By CatBacker:
Any suggestions?  I don't know why this is hard, but so far it is.  I have two RIA 1911s, one compact, one full size.  They both run fine, so there's that, but I want to replace the crappy original grips with matched G10s, preferably in a pattern including black and green.  Tons of vendors offer them, just can't seem to find any with both sizes in the same pattern and colors.  I don't care if they make my butt look big, as long as they match. Thanks in advance!
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If you require ambi cut, cool hand on Amazon has VZ operator style grips that are very good . I had to get real VZ on both my 1911s because they are both slim with no ambi. I ordered a pair of the cool hand to try. Very good but i wanted slim no ambi. Otherwise quality and fit cant be beat for $20.

Eta their standard thickness has regular mag release cut, slim style has super scoop style. I think all have ambi.

Eta2 cool hand screws and bushings are garbage. If you are changing thickness buy challis bushings.
8/6/2026 7:22:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 80sgyrene][Edited] [#6]
I went with Nighthawk. These are cocobolo, but they also have G10.

For G10 I would look on Amazon, so many makers, and you should find a matching set.
8/6/2026 8:38:38 AM EDT
[#7]
I prefer VZ grips with super scoop and I have a few from Railscales
8/6/2026 11:19:15 AM EDT
[#8]
I have called both LOK and VZ ,and requested grips in
a color not listed. Both times they made them for me.
My S&W K frame,R.B. in blu/blk were the first set made
by VZ in that color.They were happy to do it.
5th. generation Texan
8/6/2026 1:11:22 PM EDT
[#9]
I'm a fan of VZ grips.  These slim black double diamonds just came in today.  I put them on almost everything.  

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
8/6/2026 4:54:36 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By bigthicket:
I have called both LOK and VZ ,and requested grips in
a color not listed. Both times they made them for me.
My S&W K frame,R.B. in blu/blk were the first set made
by VZ in that color.They were happy to do it.
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Good to know.  They can be kind of sporadic on what colors are available if you order online.
8/7/2026 9:41:51 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By bigthicket:
I have called both LOK and VZ ,and requested grips in
a color not listed. Both times they made them for me.
My S&W K frame,R.B. in blu/blk were the first set made
by VZ in that color.They were happy to do it.
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Sounds like the way forward to me!

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