I have a pair of buffalo bone 1911 grips. They are more thick than I like. Is it possible to sand them down with a flat belt sander to a standard size?
If so is there anyone in the DFW area that would like to try this project.
Making 1911 Grips Thinner?
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Re: Making 1911 Grips Thinner?
I think you would change the dimensions so they would no longer fit the magazine well.
I believe you would have to take it off the top not the bottom. Imagine sanding a half circle, the distance between the outer edges get smaller and smaller as you sand from the middle out.
I believe you would have to take it off the top not the bottom. Imagine sanding a half circle, the distance between the outer edges get smaller and smaller as you sand from the middle out.
Re: Making 1911 Grips Thinner?
You should probably try to hand sand these. I would screw them to piece of wood that is about the same width to use the wood as a way to hold them. Then I would hand sand them in the middle to remove some thickness
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Re: Making 1911 Grips Thinner?
I'd contact one ofthe custom grip makers and see what they would charge. Buffalo bone sounds expensive so it may be worth the cost of having a professional do it.