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Premium Exotic Grips for the 1911 and other models

Upgrade your build with authentic, master-crafted exotic grips. I specialize in the 1911 platform while also offering custom fits for other makes and models. Over the last ten years, I have built and sold over 4,000 sets of grips, trusted by individual collectors and major companies placing bulk orders of 300+ sets at a time. I work exclusively with a premium selection of genuine skins—including cobra, python, copperhead, cottonmouth, and rattlesnake, as well as ultra-durable stingray, lizard, and alligator. Each skin is professionally bonded and sealed to guarantee maximum durability and a striking appearance. Let me know your firearm's make and model to get started.

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Selected examples of our past work. Open a photo to see the details and ask about similar work.

  • Full-size 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in gaboon viper snakeskin
    Full-size 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in gaboon viper snakeskinGaboon viper snakeskin
  • Compact 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskin
    Compact 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskinCobra snakeskin
  • Coonan compact 357 pistol grip wrapped in timber rattlesnake snakeskin
    Coonan compact 357 pistol grip wrapped in timber rattlesnake snakeskinTimber rattlesnake snakeskinView 2
  • Colt Mustang pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskin
    Colt Mustang pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskinCobra snakeskin
  • Compact ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in copperhead snakeskin
    Compact ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in copperhead snakeskinCopperhead snakeskin
  • Full-size 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in white cobra snakeskin
    Full-size 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in white cobra snakeskinWhite cobra snakeskin
  • Colt Mustang pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskin
    Colt Mustang pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskinCobra snakeskin
  • Colt Mustang pistol grips wrapped in gaboon viper snakeskin
    Colt Mustang pistol grips wrapped in gaboon viper snakeskinGaboon viper snakeskin
  • Compact 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskin
    Compact 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskinCobra snakeskin
  • Compact ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in prairie rattlesnake snakeskin
    Compact ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in prairie rattlesnake snakeskinPrairie rattlesnake snakeskin
  • Compact ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in broad banded water snakeskin
    Compact ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in broad banded water snakeskinBroad banded water snakeskin
  • Compact ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in cottonmouth snakeskin
    Compact ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in cottonmouth snakeskinCotton mouth snakeskin
  • Coonan compact 357 pistol grip wrapped in cottonmouth snakeskin
    Coonan compact 357 pistol grip wrapped in cottonmouth snakeskinCotton mouth snakeskin
  • Coonan compact 357 pistol grip wrapped in diamondback rattlesnake snakeskin
    Coonan compact 357 pistol grip wrapped in diamondback rattlesnake snakeskinDiamondback rattlesnake snakeskin
  • Full-size 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskin
    Full-size 1911 ambi-cut pistol grips wrapped in cobra snakeskinCobra snakeskin
  • Full-size 1911 pistol grips wrapped in western Chinese rat snake snakeskin
    Full-size 1911 pistol grips wrapped in western Chinese rat snake snakeskinWestern chinese rat snake snakeskin
  • Full-size ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in broad banded water snakeskin
    Full-size ambi-cut 1911 pistol grips wrapped in broad banded water snakeskinBroad banded water snakeskin

Genuine exotic skins, bonded and sealed

Our grips use genuine skins, professionally bonded and sealed. Options include cobra, python, copperhead, cottonmouth, rattlesnake, stingray, lizard and alligator. Browse the photos and tell us which skin and appearance you have in mind.

Tell us your model and grip fitment

The gallery includes full-size and compact 1911 grips, along with examples for other pistol models. Include your exact make and model and any grip details, such as an ambi cut, bobtail or magwell. We will discuss the request with you rather than assume fit from a photo.

Ask about a pair of grips

Open a gallery photo and choose “Ask about similar work” to send that reference with your enquiry. Choose exotic grips on the quote form and tell us which skin interests you. For current pieces and prices, check our listings on the For sale page.

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