I've been working on 1911's for 40 years, a quick tip. I go to Wal-Mart and buy 100 count bags of bamboo teriyaki skewers, they're only 2 or 3 dollars and 100 will last a LONG time. They're pointed on one end and flat on the other, they make a great tool for moving the sear/disconnector, leaf spring, etc around and can't do any damage. What they're best for is depressing the thumb safety plunger to put the thumb safety back in, they will never mar your finish. I never use a metal tool to push the plunger in, you'll scratch the finish and it's always visible. When you work on someone's hugely expensive custom 1911 you always take every precaution never to leave a mark.
Great tip. I also have a delrin pin that I use also. But most of the guns I work on are competition guns and usually more beat up than anything I could potentially mar on the guns. 😊
@@tacticalbert Please help me understand the following, I can't find anything on this question... I lost my Grip Frame Screw on my Girsan Witness 2311 (they call it a Trigger Bushing and screw)... what does it do, what is it for? I lost mine while shooting and didn't realize it until a day or two later. It doesn't look like it does anything, just a sleeve with a male/female screw that doesn't screw into anything but itself. Is it still safe to shoot without that screw? Thanks in advance, love your detailed information you provide on your channel!
@tacticalbert Thanks so much for the response. Thanks for the tip on where to get them as well. EAA responded, (they needed proof of purchase and a Srl No.), but they haven't provided any kind of update since then. Thanks again.
Yes, there are a couple of things I show that SDI doesn’t teach. Wait till you see what’s needed to install SVI triggers. Most of your learning is going to come from experience when you start your career. Good luck to you!
It was good while I was deployed. Once home I lost interest. I did 3 semesters and had a good time. Once I was getting into required courses for how to run a gun shop I lost interest. I'm just doing this for fun and to grow experience.@@cheyenneobregon184
Popped up in my feed. Text Book for 1911/2011's. Especially for the tips on technique. You tend to pick up the technique the more you do detail strips. Good information. I use small punches, a pocket screw driver, Bamboo skewers, Old credit cards, and a 10-8 delrin tool. Lay every tool out on the bench at hands reach. The 1911 design is classic. It definitely teaches you patience. If anything is hard to put together you're doing it wrong.
That had to be the most detailed & informative “how to video” I’ve ever seen. Amazing job with the fine details & technique. Watch a lot of 2011 videos but this by far the best and should be shared and viewed by all double stack enthusiasts. Hope to see move videos!
Thank you, this video is great, I have taken 2011s apart and put them back together and there is always something that is overlooked on accident. I recently bought a Cheeley L2-M5 flush mag commander conceal carry grip module for my Staccato C2 done up by Monsson Tactical, I bought a Nighthawk that had the same grip just not the flush fit and I fell in love with it. The grip is perfect a bit aggressive but not overly aggressive. I appreciate this video I will be using it as my guide once my Cheeley grip comes I honestly think you video is one of the only start to finish that doesn't rush through and just show but explains for example the placement of the sear spring, other videos it would have shown it put in but not put an emphasis on how it should sit. I know for the most part how to swap grips and clean, take apart etc., but I will still use this video as my guide great information you explained how to do what you were doing and showed it also so again thank you great video and I'm positive it will help many more people.
Excellent step by step disassembly. I like that you explain why you're doing what you're doing. Most videos they breeze through it and disassemble so fast you have to go back and watch several times to understand why. I am wanting grip work on my C2 and this video made me feel more confident about removing the grip module. Thanks
Extremely good video. You can actually see everything you're doing and you explained everything well. Thank you, please don’t ever take this down. I might need it again and if anyone I know needs it I'll share it. Thanks again.
Thank you so much!!!I worked on installing a new mainspring housing last night for hours. I kept getting hammer follow. Your video solved it. Keeping the trigger pulled with the hammer all the way down solved it. Thanks again.
I just watched this video for the second time in a month, from start to finish lol. This is got to be the best video on the 2011 grip install/ parts install that I've seen it out there. Nice leisurely pace, detailed showing all the angles, showing all the details, showing all the little tricks. Bravo. I can definitely do this now. Thank you
Great video. Two things, wish you would have compared the weight of both grips. And second you can mention that the sear and disconnector doesn’t have to be removed in order to remove the frame from the grip.
Correct. Sear and disconnector didn’t have to be removed but I wanted to show people a full disassembly of the frame and grip. I have my slide sent out for an optic cut. It wouldn’t be hard to weigh them now.
PT used to make them or maybe they still do for the honcho guns. Akai and limcat also make them. It’s a rounded bottom to help with twist - correction. It really works! USPSA shooters use it for faster reloads. They also add a ton of weight too. akaicustomparts.com/product/akai-custom-2011-stainless-magwell-fits-cheely-svi/
Excellent video.. Vrey well filmed and explained.. Ive been working on gins for over 25 years just never 19/2011 and with this vid i feel i could take it on np... Well besides all the other vids i watched on parts that need custom fitting (filing) main safties, n sometimes trigger fitting (which for me u covered enough to understand... Thanks n now ill sub👍
Amazing video. I'm sure you already know this, but you don't have to remove the safeties, grip safety, sear, etc to change the grip. I've gotten to where I can change a grip in just a few minutes since you don't really have to remove all those things.
Great video. Definitely one of the best how-to videos. Just a question, did you need to remove the safeties? I just did a new grip install on one of my 2011’s and I didn’t need to remove the thumb safeties in order to change the grip.
GREAT VIDEO!! i am new to 2011s and Staccato and this vid makes me comfortable with how everything works and goes together. Thank You!!! Also, Did you only switch because the Hero is Alum or is it a little smaller too??
This came up on my feed the same day that I bought a hero grip for my 2011... Is somebody spying on me? I have not searched anywhere about putting it on yet. Just ordered it today.... And ordered it from an email from Phoenix Trinity. No Google searches or anything. This is too damn weird....
First of all Fantastic video! I got this same grip for my Stacc P and wanted to get an infinity trigger. Would it require much fitting when all said and done?
The Infinity trigger is going to require you to drill and tap a special pre-travel post for the trigger shoe. It’s much easier with the plastic grips but not that hard if you have the right tools.
This video was extremely informative, thank you. I ordered a PT Hero grip and swapped it onto my Staccato XC and the grip safety would no longer engage. Looking at the internals, it looks like the grip safety isn't making contact with the trigger bow. Any idea where to go from here? My gunsmith couldn't figure it out either.
A couple of things have to happen here. If you adjusted your pretravel too far back, your grip safety will not engage. So reset your pretravel on the trigger bow. Next is to make sure you have the right most finger on the sear spring calibrated (bent) outward a bit to give the grip safety some tension.
thank you very much for this video. its going to be a lifesaver for me when i change my trigger. is the hero grip slimmer than the original gen 2 staccato grip? short fingers :)
Im gonna probably get a prodigy for my next gun ive been shooting glocks but i do have a safe queen that is a kimber ultra carry 45 and the ultra carry 380 but i really have wanted to shoot a 2011 but i have know one i know who has one seems like you can upgrade prodigy the same as all the other ones i would love something from the US but hey you some times have to take it ware you can get it .
There’s really just one gen. They didnt have more generations. It was said in error. What I meant was they had different designs back in the day when they were STI compared to the designs they have now on staccatos
If the Apollo normally takes STI grips or staccato grips, then I don’t see why not. This is something you might want to ask LFA. I have had an Apollo come through my store, and it looked like a standard grip.
This one was a special staccato P. It is the original 2019 staccato P with a longer dust cover, different hammer, slightly longer and curvier beaver tail.
I think it all depends on the grip… the dragon scale looking sti grip I had on mine seems a little thicker than the current gen2 staccato grips that come on current guns. The hero grip is close to the current staccato grips.
Yes. I can slide lock with my nitrofin on all my 2011’s. I don’t have a prodigy at my store to test. You might want to ask shooting sports innovations for that answer.
Did you special order it in black finish. Mine was ordered when they first came out and it was unfinished raw aluminum? Also do you know if the machine works low pro magwell fits?
They finished it in black directly from PT. Yes the machinewerks low pro should fit but like I said in the video, that might be one that looks like it doesn’t line up until you give it a couple of whacks with a rubber mallet from front-to-back. It’s tight but should line up.
Gunsmiths work with chemicals all day long. Often times really acidic lead removal solutions. It’s just a habit of mine to keep the hands clean. I’ll often work on firearms. Then meet customers at the counter. Now do that 30-40 times a day and I’ll pumice my hands raw. Douchey? Really?
Yeah, he is, what’s wrong with that? 2011s are typically pretty wet with oil. Whenever I work on mine I wear gloves. I don’t want oil all over my hands.
I usually don't wear gloves but I also do this for a living at my gunstore. I often work with really harsh chemicals all day long (acid baths), and pumice hand soap all day long. You do this long enough, you'll want to protect your hands from this stuff
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I've been working on 1911's for 40 years, a quick tip. I go to Wal-Mart and buy 100 count bags of bamboo teriyaki skewers, they're only 2 or 3 dollars and 100 will last a LONG time. They're pointed on one end and flat on the other, they make a great tool for moving the sear/disconnector, leaf spring, etc around and can't do any damage. What they're best for is depressing the thumb safety plunger to put the thumb safety back in, they will never mar your finish. I never use a metal tool to push the plunger in, you'll scratch the finish and it's always visible. When you work on someone's hugely expensive custom 1911 you always take every precaution never to leave a mark.
Great tip. I also have a delrin pin that I use also. But most of the guns I work on are competition guns and usually more beat up than anything I could potentially mar on the guns. 😊
@@tacticalbert
Please help me understand the following, I can't find anything on this question...
I lost my Grip Frame Screw on my Girsan Witness 2311 (they call it a Trigger Bushing and screw)... what does it do, what is it for?
I lost mine while shooting and didn't realize it until a day or two later.
It doesn't look like it does anything, just a sleeve with a male/female screw that doesn't screw into anything but itself. Is it still safe to shoot without that screw?
Thanks in advance, love your detailed information you provide on your channel!
@@gfunk1775 It just holds the grip to the frame. the front ones don't do much. but here are some extra parts: ccgunworks.com/grip-bushing-kit/
@tacticalbert Thanks so much for the response. Thanks for the tip on where to get them as well. EAA responded, (they needed proof of purchase and a Srl No.), but they haven't provided any kind of update since then. Thanks again.
There’s a plastic screwdriver for this that cost 5$ and will never need to be replaced
Great video. I'm a student at Sonoran Desert Institute for gunsmithing and learned more about 2011s from this than any of my classes.
Yes, there are a couple of things I show that SDI doesn’t teach. Wait till you see what’s needed to install SVI triggers. Most of your learning is going to come from experience when you start your career. Good luck to you!
SDI is mostly a scam tbh, it exists to get government education money from vets.
How do you like the school so far?
It was good while I was deployed. Once home I lost interest. I did 3 semesters and had a good time. Once I was getting into required courses for how to run a gun shop I lost interest. I'm just doing this for fun and to grow experience.@@cheyenneobregon184
Popped up in my feed. Text Book for 1911/2011's. Especially for the tips on technique. You tend to pick up the technique the more you do detail strips. Good information. I use small punches, a pocket screw driver, Bamboo skewers, Old credit cards, and a 10-8 delrin tool. Lay every tool out on the bench at hands reach. The 1911 design is classic. It definitely teaches you patience. If anything is hard to put together you're doing it wrong.
That had to be the most detailed & informative “how to video” I’ve ever seen. Amazing job with the fine details & technique. Watch a lot of 2011 videos but this by far the best and should be shared and viewed by all double stack enthusiasts. Hope to see move videos!
Thank you. I tried to be thorough.
Thank you, this video is great, I have taken 2011s apart and put them back together and there is always something that is overlooked on accident. I recently bought a Cheeley L2-M5 flush mag commander conceal carry grip module for my Staccato C2 done up by Monsson Tactical, I bought a Nighthawk that had the same grip just not the flush fit and I fell in love with it. The grip is perfect a bit aggressive but not overly aggressive. I appreciate this video I will be using it as my guide once my Cheeley grip comes I honestly think you video is one of the only start to finish that doesn't rush through and just show but explains for example the placement of the sear spring, other videos it would have shown it put in but not put an emphasis on how it should sit. I know for the most part how to swap grips and clean, take apart etc., but I will still use this video as my guide great information you explained how to do what you were doing and showed it also so again thank you great video and I'm positive it will help many more people.
I know this is an old video but I appreciate your detail and my grip and trigger went in flawlessly 💯💯💯 Thanks man!
Glad it helped
Excellent step by step disassembly. I like that you explain why you're doing what you're doing. Most videos they breeze through it and disassemble so fast you have to go back and watch several times to understand why. I am wanting grip work on my C2 and this video made me feel more confident about removing the grip module. Thanks
Extremely good video. You can actually see everything you're doing and you explained everything well. Thank you, please don’t ever take this down. I might need it again and if anyone I know needs it I'll share it. Thanks again.
Thank you so much!!!I worked on installing a new mainspring housing last night for hours. I kept getting hammer follow. Your video solved it. Keeping the trigger pulled with the hammer all the way down solved it. Thanks again.
Yeah, I feel like a lot of videos out there or gunsmiths overlook this small detail that helps get the main spring housing installed
I just watched this video for the second time in a month, from start to finish lol. This is got to be the best video on the 2011 grip install/ parts install that I've seen it out there. Nice leisurely pace, detailed showing all the angles, showing all the details, showing all the little tricks. Bravo. I can definitely do this now. Thank you
Glad I was able to help pass along the knowledge.
Thank you so much for creating such detailed video. I don't have Hero grip but I am using this video as a full tutorial for 2011 grip module takedown.
Nice.
New Staccato owner here.
This is a perfect video for me; I can't truly be comfortable carrying anything that I can't break down like this.
Bro, I don’t know how to thank you enough…this video helped me sooooooo much when taking my Staccato P apart! Thanks again for the great video!
That grip is fantastic looking.
The magazine button is a plus. I have three Icarus Precision modules where I had to purchase those buttons separately.
I love the look of the Hero and Villian grips. Just with they were polymer instead of metal.
Getting a metal grip is the whole point.
That was a great and detailed video man.. you did a fantastic job explaining everything for anyone to understand!
Thanks! Feel free to share
That grip is really good looking.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thank you. Well laid out video with details you can use...
Excellent video brother. Much appreciated.
I want the dragon scale grip!
Thank you very much for the bery detailed video.
Great video. Two things, wish you would have compared the weight of both grips. And second you can mention that the sear and disconnector doesn’t have to be removed in order to remove the frame from the grip.
Correct. Sear and disconnector didn’t have to be removed but I wanted to show people a full disassembly of the frame and grip. I have my slide sent out for an optic cut. It wouldn’t be hard to weigh them now.
Hero grip is 4.6oz and the staccato / sti grip is ~2.84oz (depending on which grip you have).
Very informative video, I have learned a lot from it. I subscribed so keep them videos coming.
Hey man , you saved my butt lol , great video and guide. I was able to put my LFA Apollo back together and working again lol 💪😎👍
That magwell is bizarre lookin
PT used to make them or maybe they still do for the honcho guns. Akai and limcat also make them. It’s a rounded bottom to help with twist - correction. It really works! USPSA shooters use it for faster reloads. They also add a ton of weight too. akaicustomparts.com/product/akai-custom-2011-stainless-magwell-fits-cheely-svi/
well done, highly detailed, thanks man!
Mine came in last week, I have it installed. It looks and feels awesome
Excellent video.. Vrey well filmed and explained.. Ive been working on gins for over 25 years just never 19/2011 and with this vid i feel i could take it on np...
Well besides all the other vids i watched on parts that need custom fitting (filing) main safties, n sometimes trigger fitting (which for me u covered enough to understand...
Thanks n now ill sub👍
Amazing video. I'm sure you already know this, but you don't have to remove the safeties, grip safety, sear, etc to change the grip. I've gotten to where I can change a grip in just a few minutes since you don't really have to remove all those things.
Yes I am well aware. I did this video to show a basic (complete) tear down in case anyone wanted to see my process.
What’s needed to take just the grip off? Obviously pins holding the frame, mainspring housing and trigger. Anything else?
Great video! Thanks!
Thanks for the great video.
Hold your new grip up to a light..and see where the light passes through it..you shouldn't see light in those areas..you're welcome
棒棒的！新握把很漂亮！🎉
EXCELLENT VİDEO💯💯💯💯
Great video. Definitely one of the best how-to videos. Just a question, did you need to remove the safeties? I just did a new grip install on one of my 2011’s and I didn’t need to remove the thumb safeties in order to change the grip.
It helps to get everything installed correctly under the grip safety. And you can’t take that off unless you take off the thumb safeties.
GREAT VIDEO!! i am new to 2011s and Staccato and this vid makes me comfortable with how everything works and goes together. Thank You!!!
Also, Did you only switch because the Hero is Alum or is it a little smaller too??
Great video!
This came up on my feed the same day that I bought a hero grip for my 2011... Is somebody spying on me? I have not searched anywhere about putting it on yet. Just ordered it today.... And ordered it from an email from Phoenix Trinity. No Google searches or anything. This is too damn weird....
I’ve been watching you the entire time.
First of all Fantastic video! I got this same grip for my Stacc P and wanted to get an infinity trigger. Would it require much fitting when all said and done?
The Infinity trigger is going to require you to drill and tap a special pre-travel post for the trigger shoe. It’s much easier with the plastic grips but not that hard if you have the right tools.
@tacticalbert thank you for the quick response, my gun smithing skills are not great so I was going to someone professional to get it done for me!
This video was extremely informative, thank you. I ordered a PT Hero grip and swapped it onto my Staccato XC and the grip safety would no longer engage. Looking at the internals, it looks like the grip safety isn't making contact with the trigger bow. Any idea where to go from here? My gunsmith couldn't figure it out either.
A couple of things have to happen here. If you adjusted your pretravel too far back, your grip safety will not engage. So reset your pretravel on the trigger bow. Next is to make sure you have the right most finger on the sear spring calibrated (bent) outward a bit to give the grip safety some tension.
Great video realize it is a bit old great instructions, what size are the Allen wrenches for the trigger guard screws?
Man i never new 1911/2011 had so many screws .
That grip is a beaut!! Do you know if this would be compatible with a Tisas Night Stalker DS SF?
You're like the second person that asked about this gun. I'm not sure. I'll reply back if I can get one of these Night Stalkers into my store.
@@tacticalbert Awesome, sounds good! Thanks
great video. What type of gas pedal is that? apologies if you already mentioned
Shooting sports innovations nitro fin 2.0
Thank
You for this video. Does that grip module use the C2 120mm 16rd mags?
to my knowledge, no it wont work. they have a different grip size/fitting with that frame.
@@tacticalbert thank you for the reply
What’s up Albert 🔥🔥🔥
Here he is! The man himself. The one who made this all possible.
very nice video bro.thank you
Great video. Could you tell me which grip safety you have? Been looking at replacing the square one on my staccatos. Thanks!
Stock staccato grip safety
thank you very much for this video. its going to be a lifesaver for me when i change my trigger. is the hero grip slimmer than the original gen 2 staccato grip? short fingers :)
Hero isn’t significantly slimmer. Just barely but it’s not a noticeable difference.
Appreciate it!
You can make this installation really easy by just installing the main spring housing first, then installing grip safety and thumb safety.
I have a method to my madness
You do realize the grip safety has to go under the main spring housing right?
Im gonna probably get a prodigy for my next gun ive been shooting glocks but i do have a safe queen that is a kimber ultra carry 45 and the ultra carry 380 but i really have wanted to shoot a 2011 but i have know one i know who has one seems like you can upgrade prodigy the same as all the other ones i would love something from the US but hey you some times have to take it ware you can get it .
I’m thinking of putting the same grip on my XC. What trigger model did you install? Did you have to file anything to make the trigger fit?
Put the short cheely on but I think they’ve been out of stock forever. Just get the PT short trigger. No filing on either.
UM K ala south park!! Dump the tab bending and use a Red Dirt trigger!!
Also if you’re ever thinking about selling that 2019 Staccato P. I’m looking
I have a feeling this one is a keeper. But you’ll never know.
Can you feel the difference when shooting with the new grip? Any shooting footage?
Can I buy your old grip you changed out?
Doesn't look grippy enough what happened to the evo grip ?
I've got several race guns with grips that'll make your hands bleed if you grab it wrong.
What holster can you use that's compatible with that pedal?
Redhilltactical is one of several brands that accommodate the nitrofin
What’s the weight difference with the Hero and the plastic grip?
Thanks
Hero grip is 4.6oz. The staccato / sti grips are around ~2.84oz depending on which grip you have.
Hi, you mentioned new generation Staccato magwells, can you tell me who sells them. All I have been able to find is gen 1 magwells, thanks.
There’s really just one gen. They didnt have more generations. It was said in error. What I meant was they had different designs back in the day when they were STI compared to the designs they have now on staccatos
Are you able to use a Safariland holster with the Nitro Fin?
No. Most likely not.
Thank you.
What kind of holster do you use with the gas pedal?
Red Hill Tactical makes holsters for 2011’s with a nitrofin.
Is this a more narrow grip than what comes stock on the staccato?
Do you know if this would fit a LFA Apollo 11?
If the Apollo normally takes STI grips or staccato grips, then I don’t see why not. This is something you might want to ask LFA. I have had an Apollo come through my store, and it looked like a standard grip.
@@tacticalbert Thanks 🙏😎👍
What hammer is that?
This one was a special staccato P. It is the original 2019 staccato P with a longer dust cover, different hammer, slightly longer and curvier beaver tail.
Do you find the Hero grip to be smaller than the Staccato grip?
I think it all depends on the grip… the dragon scale looking sti grip I had on mine seems a little thicker than the current gen2 staccato grips that come on current guns. The hero grip is close to the current staccato grips.
@@tacticalbert Have you tried cheely grips? How do they compare in size to Staccato or hero?
Yes I have owned and installed cheely e2(?) grips on my sti open guns. Those are a little wider.
Are you able to slide lock with the Nitro Fin? I have one installed on my Prodigy but can't make it go to slide lock. Any comments? Thanks.
Yes. I can slide lock with my nitrofin on all my 2011’s. I don’t have a prodigy at my store to test. You might want to ask shooting sports innovations for that answer.
@@tacticalbert thank you for your prompt reply.
Did you special order it in black finish. Mine was ordered when they first came out and it was unfinished raw aluminum? Also do you know if the machine works low pro magwell fits?
They finished it in black directly from PT. Yes the machinewerks low pro should fit but like I said in the video, that might be one that looks like it doesn’t line up until you give it a couple of whacks with a rubber mallet from front-to-back. It’s tight but should line up.
Will it work with the C2 16 round mags?
Nope
New drinking game, take a shot every time he says "mmk"
Don’t watch then
Do u think this would work on a tisas 1911ds?
Send me a couple of pictures of it. I haven’t had that specific model come thru my store yet. Mugen76 at gmail dot com.
how's the slide to frame fit at this point?
It’s not bad. Fitment is pretty good with no major gaps. It’s definitely an upgrade from the factory staccato that’s for sure.
@@MenOfArmzstock spring for me
I check the website everyday and it’s always out of stock. 😢
Back in stock again. Check often or sign up for their emails.
Price?
$500-525...
Seriously, what's with the douchey gloves?
Gunsmiths work with chemicals all day long. Often times really acidic lead removal solutions. It’s just a habit of mine to keep the hands clean. I’ll often work on firearms. Then meet customers at the counter. Now do that 30-40 times a day and I’ll pumice my hands raw. Douchey? Really?
Dudes wearing gloves. 🤦🏻♂️
Yeah, he is, what’s wrong with that? 2011s are typically pretty wet with oil. Whenever I work on mine I wear gloves. I don’t want oil all over my hands.
I usually don't wear gloves but I also do this for a living at my gunstore. I often work with really harsh chemicals all day long (acid baths), and pumice hand soap all day long. You do this long enough, you'll want to protect your hands from this stuff
@@tacticalbert You could’ve clapped back at me and didn’t. I respect that. You do you. Sorry I came at you.
@@hoot1141no need to apologize. I’ve got thick skin. Pun intended.
Great video. 👍🏻
For shooters with smaller hands. How is the size compared to the replaced grip?
It’s actually about the same. I have small hands too