Name: Hand-Engraved Custom Grips for the Colt 1911 Compact & Defender — 24K Gold-Plated & Artisan Resin
Brand: Western Buckles Co.
SKU: K-BA-RO-1
Price: 169.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Hand-Engraved Custom Grips for the Colt 1911 Compact & Defender — 24K Gold-Plated & Artisan Resin

Colt 1911 Compact & Defender

4.9 · 40 store reviews

$169.99

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USD · One pair

Free U.S. shipping — this piece qualifies

Scrollwork engraved by hand on alpaca silver alloy, then 24K gold-plated & artisan resin.
In stock — this is the exact pair you'll receive.
Made by hand in Guadalajara, one pair at a time.

Fits:: Colt 1911 Compact & Defender

Not sure it fits? Ask us before you order — send a photo.

Quantity

1-Year Warranty · 14-Day Exchanges · Secure Checkout

Materials & finish

Base: Alpaca silver alloy
Plating: 24K gold-plated & artisan resin, applied by hand over the alpaca base
Engraving: By hand, one pair at a time in Guadalajara
Warranty: 1-year against manufacturing defects

Fitment

Frame: Colt 1911 Compact & Defender
Also fits: Colt Officer's ACP · Defender · Kimber Compact & Ultra · Springfield Officer's
Not for: Kimber Ultra+ · Springfield EMP · Commander & Government frames · double-stack frames
Note: Please check whether your pistol has an ambidextrous safety before ordering.

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Shipping & returns

U.S.: Free tracked shipping on orders over $100
Delivery: U.S. delivery: 3–5 business days
Returns: Read our return policy

Care

Clean: Soft dry cloth only
Avoid: Gun solvents and oils on the plating
Store: Somewhere dry, wrapped in soft cloth, when off the frame
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What is included

In the box: One pair of grips
Screws: Matching screws, at no charge

Reviews

What collectors say about Western Buckles

Every pair is one of a kind. These are reviews from collectors who own pieces from our workshop.

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4.9

Based on 40 verified reviews

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Oct 14, 2026

Great craftsmanship & service on their custom grips will be using again

Jesus Espinosa Frias · Verified buyer

Oct 14, 2026

me encanto buen trabajo

Jonathan · Verified buyer

Oct 7, 2026

I had to do and adjustment to be able to install otherwise I’m happy

Ignacio R. Zepeda · Verified buyer

Oct 2, 2026

Awesome people that perform awesome work, Mario is great with customer service, final product was awesome, I will definitely be using them again

paul horner · Verified buyer

Oct 2, 2026

I love the quality and price ..thank you

Eric Solis l · Verified buyer

Sep 26, 2026

Wish they had more so I could buy more.

Walter · Verified buyer

Sep 16, 2026

I love the grips that I picked out. They are perfect.

Anonymous · Verified buyer

Sep 16, 2026

The screws provided by you did not fit properly. I had to use the original ones that came with the gun other than that I love the grips.

Anonymous · Verified buyer

Sep 14, 2026

I bought these grips as a birthday gift for my buddy, and he loved them. He daily carries his 1911 with these grips.

Anonymous · Verified buyer

Sep 14, 2026

Bought it as a birthday gift for a friend and he loves the grips

Anonymous · Verified buyer

Before you order

Questions we get asked

Will these fit my pistol?

They are cut for Colt 1911 Compact & Defender

Not for: Kimber Ultra+ · Springfield EMP · Commander & Government frames · double-stack frames.

What is the finish, exactly?

Plating applied by hand — 24K gold, silver or black nickel, depending on the piece — over a hand-engraved alpaca silver alloy base. We state the plating on every piece.

What is included?

One pair of grips and a set of matching screws, at no charge.

How do I care for the plating?

Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Keep gun solvents and oils off the plating; they lift it faster than wear does.

Shipping and warranty?

Free U.S. shipping on orders over $100. 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Hand-finished pieces vary slightly from the photo.

Same frame