Rock Island A2 HC pistol with Guuun replacement grip panels
1911 / 2011

Do you want replacement grip panels for your RIA A2 HC pistol? Check out Guuun Grips

In the first post, I told you about Stoner CNC for grips made from G10 composite, in the second I told you about a great option for wood – Browne Works and in this third post, we’ll cover a firm with a unique name and good grips.

The firm is called Guun Grips and they make custom G10 grips for bunch of pistol models and different styles of grips. You can find their offerings on their own website as well as tons of listings on eBay and Amazon. It’s my understanding that the grips are made in China and then sold in the US via Aurora, Colorado. So much is made in China these days that I’m not very surprised – it is interesting to note that when you search on them there are lots of satisfied 1911 and CZ.75 owners running their grip plates.

For the RIA A2 HC pistols, I could not find a listing on either Amazon or eBay but you can buy them directly off their store in either a black or grey color.

Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock 1911 pistols side-by-side on wooden deck
The grip plates are machined from G10 composite and available in either black or grey.
Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock 1911 pistols side-by-side on wooden deck
The back of the plates show good attention to detail. All edges are well formed and smooth.

Installation was very straight forward – unscrew the pair of grip screws and put on the new panel. I did need to do some light filing on the right side to get the G10 panels to sit flat and the holes to line up accordingly. Oddly enough, the left side went right on.

Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock 1911 pistols side-by-side on wooden deck
The plate does not want to sit flat or line up with the holes in the frame. These are indications that fitting is needed. It doesn’t take much filing to get them to fit.
Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock 1911 pistols side-by-side on wooden deck
The G10 files easily – use a dust mask as you really shouldn’t be breathing composite dust. Go slow and take your time – file, test fit and repeat until the plates sit flush.
Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock 1911 pistols side-by-side on wooden deck
The left two plates are the Guuun models and the right is the original RIA. You can see the slight differences in the number of divots and grooves as well as the depth of them. The Guuun grips actually feel quite good.
Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock 1911 pistols side-by-side on wooden deck
Once the plate is seated nicely flat on the frame the grip screws are reinstalled.
Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock 1911 pistols side-by-side on wooden deck
You know, I like the feel better than the original RIA plates. “Feel” is a subjective thing – but I do like the way the plate feels in my hand.
Side-by-side view of Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock handguns
A closer view
Side-by-side view of Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock handguns
And of the other side.

Summary

The Guuun grip plates are nicely made. To be honest, I didn’t expect them to be made very well but they are – the material, machining and finishing are all very good.

So, here’s another option for you whether you want to stick with black and have a different feel or opt for their grey color.

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