The Grip, Plus One

American Handgunner, Jan, 2001 by Dave Anderson

Compact, lightweight autopistols with their short grip frames are not the easiest to control. An inexpensive remedy is the finger groove panel offered by Pearce Grip, Inc. The finger grooves have extensions on each side to fit over the stock screw bushings and are held in place by the grip panels. The finger grooves retail for $11. Pearce grip panels list at $14.50, or the combination which Pearce calls its "Modular Grip System" lists at $24.

Installation on a Springfield Compact was simple and the system provided a secure, comfortable grip. Control is definitely enhanced over the standard smooth frontstrap. The system is also available for full-size 1911s and for all models of Para-Ordnance.

Pearce "Plus One" magazine extensions for Glock 27/33 model pistols provide a very comfortable grip while bringing magazine capacity to the legal limit of 10 rounds. Grip extensions are also offered for Kahr and Para-Ordnance magazines.