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1911-A1
06-10-12, 20:28
I got this (Uberti?) Regulator .45LC a while ago. It's a very nice, accurate pistol with two notable exceptions: The trigger is pretty gritty and the faux pearl birdshead grips, while comfortable, are ****ing atrocious.

I'm seriously ashamed to be seen shooting it, for fear I will be approached by a curious gentleman inquiring about the going rate for an evening with my finest 'ho.

The underside reads "American Arms, Inc. N.K.C. - MO. Made in Italy" which after Googling suggests it is made by Uberti. I found some unfinished wood OEM grips that I will try to fit to the gun. Are these (http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopexd.asp?id=1461) 1873 Birsdhead grips (#11) the proper type?

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/BiteyMcClaws/IMG_0172.jpg

Str8Jacket722
06-15-12, 21:43
I don't know how you feel about hand made grips, but I found this site. They look pretty legit. YMMV.

http://www.collinscraftgrips.com/results.php

jtmontana
07-02-12, 21:23
if you brought the gun to a woodworker they might be able to make a custom set for a reasonable price.