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Wood on a WMK25

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I like the feel, the wood grips are a bit fuller and fits my hands better than the original. A black 1911 looks good with wood, I’m not sure why wood don’t look quite right on a black P226.
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I like the feel, the wood grips are a bit fuller and fits my hands better than the original. A black 1911 looks good with wood, I’m not sure why wood don’t look quite right on a black P226.
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Agreed. The MK is a combat weapon so it should look like a combat weapon.
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Agreed. The MK is a combat weapon so it should look like a combat weapon.
The 1911 has been a combat weapon for over a century. ;)
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The 1911 has been a combat weapon for over a century. ;)
There is an exception to every rule 😁
I'd take a P220 over a 1911 any day ending in "Y".
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Checkering, or other texturing, which is required to maintain a good grasp for control, hides most of the figure and graining, which most folks desire. Plus, unless well sealed, will absorb moisture, and distort.

One reason use on 1911s is so popular, is they are "slabs", while on Sig Classics, they have to curve around, and help cover the mainspring assembly, and be the backstrap.

Just my "take" on the subject!
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Checkering, or other texturing, which is required to maintain a good grasp for control, hides most of the figure and graining, which most folks desire. Plus, unless well sealed, will absorb moisture, and distort.

One reason use on 1911s is so popular, is they are "slabs", while on Sig Classics, they have to curve around, and help cover the mainspring assembly, and be the backstrap.

Just my "take" on the subject!
There are a few competitive shooters who prefer smooth grips over checkering. I think your right about the shape and how grips cover around the frame makes it look odd.
Does it look better on a W German 226?
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Does it look better on a W German 226? View attachment 455027
Yes.
I plan on adding Rosewood grips to my P226.

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I think the wood looks better without the rail.
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Everyone has different tastes. Me, those particular grips don't look good on any SIGs. Those SIG medallions are just plain ugly. Hey, you asked. ;)
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Does it look better on a W German 226? View attachment 455027
I think it'd look better with a darker checkered wood. Even on stainless guns the darker wood
looks better. Color contrast is fine, but too much contrast draws your attention to the grips only.
Just my .02
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It all depends on the wood. IMO those wouldnt look good on any pistol.
Just looks chunky/blocky to me but all the old style woods look that way to me.
I found a company that makes some nice woods
In keeping with the Navy Seal theme I put these on my MK25. The inlay work is phenomenal and the scales checkering fit the theme perfect.
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Fitment is perfect...
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Another set on my 1911. These are prototypes Ive had for some time now. Thousands of rounds and cleaning fluids etc and the inlay has stood fast.
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Some other 226 examples from them...
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Compare the above to the factory rosewood example on my Elite. They look like they were carved out of a 2x4 by my crazy uncle lol
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