Even though I have large hands, I have always found the standard grips of my 1911 Goldcup to be uncomfortable. Some years ago I found custom rosewood grips with a thumb rest and it changed the feel of the gun completely.
Agree...standard for me on all my 1911s are smith alexander mag well guides with their micarta grips. Longer thinner an doesn’t heel into my palm. Agree...ya have to tweek em a bit but keep the mods simple a reliable an it sings.
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