Posted: 1/27/2010 7:23:08 AM EDT
| I have the Colt XSE Lightweight Commander stainless and want better traction/grip on the front strap. Been told of the options, and some even say it is too thin for modification safely...... so I have gone with a non-permanent solution that is easliy reversible.....skateboard tape. Please weigh in and let me know ytour opinions. Thanks |
| I certainly didnt think I was bursting with genious on the idea of using the tape, just don't see anyone talking about it and therefore thought I would ask. I am fairly new to 1911's and just not nearly as focused as GASPAIN as I just got done reading his build thread. Just getting warmed up to fixing bugs I have and not wanting to pay $160 to have the checkering done/also being told by a couple it can't or shouldn't be done on my factory frame.. |
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I've got one of the metal pieces on my Warrior when I traded for it. I was told it was this one. www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=16409/Product/1911_AUTO_CHECKERED_FRONT_STRAP www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=16409/Product/1911_AUTO_CHECKERED_FRONT_STRAP 
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| I've used skateboard tape for years. When i first did it, I couldn't afford paying for checkering. Now I see no reason to change. I have it on both of the Springers i use for USPSA and on my LWT commander for daily carry. Anchor it under the grips and change it out when it loses its bite. If you don't like it, pull it off. No damage, no refinish. |