I can't tell from the pic, but is the frame handle in front of the mag well smooth or checkered so as to get a better grip? Seems to be on higher priced 1911's like Kimber and Sig.

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I can't tell from the pic, but is the frame handle in front of the mag well smooth or checkered so as to get a better grip?  Seems to be on higher priced 1911's like Kimber and Sig.

James G. · Answer

John, it is not checkered but has lengthwise vertical lines as pictured here  :  https://www.google.com/search?q=Rock+Island+51914+TAC+Ultra+FS+Single+10mm&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiZu5PamYfeAhXjQd8KHa9KB78Q_AUIDygC&biw=1280&bih=618#imgrc=bMHFrmHbcUa48M:

Milton V. · Answer

Not checkered but a straight lined grip pattern

Randy I. · Answer

it is "lined" vertical lines for a better grip as pictured here : google.com/search?q=Rock+Island+51914+TAC+Ultra+FS+Single+10mm&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiZu5PamYfeAhXjQd8KHa9KB78Q_AUIDygC&biw=1280&bih=618#imgrc=bMHFrmHbcUa48M

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I can't tell from the pic, but is the frame handle in front of the mag well smooth or checkered so as to get a better grip? Seems to be on higher priced 1911's like Kimber and Sig.