HW45 Upgrade Advice Required

[discotwo]

I have an HW45 and was considering either upgrading to a Silver Star/Dark Star or getting a wraparound grip, what would you recommend?

Also what would be a reasonable price to pay for one?

[Ian]

A wrap around grip would be the cheapest way to go. Midway UK do some nice Hogues - rubber wrap around or rubber&wood (nice). I have found these to be more suited to my hands than the Black Star grips. Its a personal thing of course so the Black/Silver Star ones might suit you better.

Personally I dislike the finish of the Silver Star - the Black Star looks much better.

[BigEars]

Contoured grips certainly improved hold consistency in my case.

If your HW45 is 0.22, it requires no upgrade as it's already in a state of shooting perfection.

[eyebull]

I have an HW45 and was considering either upgrading to a Silver Star/Dark Star or getting a wraparound grip, what would you recommend?

Also what would be a reasonable price to pay for one?

I would keep your gun and get grips for it - you'll probably lose money to get a gun that you can't change the grips on - the black/dark/silver star guns have a different grip tang that does not accept 1911 grips.

Have a look on the bay of E for 1911 grips - much cheaper than Midway and with lots and lots of choice.

[Ian]

If your HW45 is 0.22, it requires no upgrade as it's already in a state of shooting perfection.

Absolutely!

[aston_shooter]

I've just ordered some Hogue rubber wraparounds for mine, not got them yet but they look great.

I went for a bizarre colour just for fun, I'll post pics when they arrive

No point getting newer gun.

[discotwo]

Thanks for the replies looks like the consensus is to keep it and get grips so far. However as I was able to try holding a Silver Star recently liked the grip. Would like to try the rubber wrap around as a comparison, but can't find anywhere that stocks them to try. Interested in seeing what Ashton shooters grips look like.
By the way my HW45 is a .177

[debs]

Evening i am a proud owner of a HW45 with Rose wood wrap around grips and the pistol looks and feels fantastic.
debs

[discotwo]

Yet another vote for the grips, does nobody think it was worth getting the Silver Star or Black Star versions?

[aston_shooter]

Yet another vote for the grips, does nobody think it was worth getting the Silver Star or Black Star versions?

I'm not a fan of the silver/black star looks, I personally prefer the standard 45.

[lesj]

Standard HW45 with chequered Walnut 1911-style grips....... Raw, Naked, as God intended

[Unal]

The Silver Star/Black Star grips feel so different to the 1911 grip, and they also feel quite different to shoot.
I imagine for a lot of people there preference is affected familiarity.
I found the HW45s do need some getting used to, I'm slightly more comfortable withe the 1911 grip.

A question for those who suggested wrap arounds
Do the wrap around grips change your hold much?

[PJHIZZLE]

My Black Star is beautiful. So perfect for my hands that I would never want to change the grips anyway. I advise that you find a shop near you that has one n stock, go try it out and see what happens...... I bet you buy it there & then. Plus, keep your other 45, best of both

[Ian]

A question for those who suggested wrap arounds
Do the wrap around grips change your hold much?

I find that I can acheive a more consistent hold with them - more reference points to feel I guess. Also they are more comfortable - more so than the HW75 type fitted to the Black/Silver Star which means I can shoot more accurately for longer

Oh, and a further point about the Stars - one thing that really irritates me is the 'safety' information printed down the right side of the pistol. I looks awfull.

[discotwo]

Have now bought a Silver Star, so will compare them both before deciding whether to keep one or both