Handgun Grips and Insert

Abstract

An insert for repair or increased durability of 1911 handguns is disclosed. This insert replaces the feed ramp and vertical impact surface of the handgun with a single piece of metal. In addition, a grip modification particularly suited for concealed carry is disclosed, comprising a non-abrasive surface penetrated by a plurality of holes.

1 . A grip for a handgun, the grip comprising a non-abrasive body with a plurality of holes passing through it. 
     
     
         2 . The grip of  claim 1 , wherein the body is a grip panel. 
     
     
         3 . The grip of  claim 2 , wherein the grip panel is formed from sheet metal. 
     
     
         4 . The grip of  claim 3 , wherein the sheet metal is stainless steel. 
     
     
         5 . The grip of  claim 4 , wherein the sheet metal is approximately 20 gauge. 
     
     
         6 . The grip of  claim 1 , wherein the holes are laid out in a regular hexagonal pattern. 
     
     
         7 . The grip of  claim 6 , wherein the holes are of approximately 3/32 inches in diameter and have centers separated by approximately 5/32 inches. 
     
     
         8 . The grip of  claim 2 , wherein the body is so sized as to fit a 1911 handgun. 
     
     
         9 . The grip of  claim 8 , wherein the body is so contoured that, when secured to the handgun, it adds between 5/32 inches to 1/4 inches to the thickness of the handgun as measured at the widest point of the body. 
     
     
         10 . The grip panel of  claim 2 , so contoured as to form the backstrap of a grip. 
     
     
         11 . The grip of  claim 2 , further comprising a protective panel having a smaller number of holes than the body. 
     
     
         12 . The grip of  claim 11 , wherein the protective panel has a raised outline.