Cerakote vs. DLC: Which Finish Wins on Your Grip and Magwell?
A gunsmith-level breakdown of Cerakote vs. DLC on double stack 1911 / 2011® grips and magwells: holster wear, salt corrosion, cost, and which finish to run.
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Your Extra+Points™ Journal
Precision Engineering,
Precision Engineering,
Written Down
The story, the craftsmanship, and the know-how behind every part on your firearm.
Installation guides, gunsmithing insights, and product breakdowns for every upgrade built for your firearm, including:
- Your grip kit and magwell
- Your guide rod system and slide stop
- More than 150 additional products in engineering or production
Every article comes straight from the team that machines these parts, so you always know the thinking behind what you are installing.
Journal Introduction
A Journal Built Around Your Firearm
Every Your Extra+Points™ part on your firearm is precision machined, tested, and refined before it ever reaches you. This Journal is where that story gets told, in more depth than a product page could ever hold, so you understand not just what you bought, but why it was built that way.
Categories
Fit & Feel
Every upgrade built for your firearm, from your grip kit and magwell to your guide rod system and slide stop, plus every new product still on the bench, explained for how it feels in your hand and how it fits your gun.
Gunsmithing
Articles and videos from real gunsmiths installing your upgrades on a range of firearms, so you can watch the fit before you attempt it yourself.
Firearm Education
Straightforward knowledge for the everyday shooter: how your firearm works, what to look for in an upgrade, and how to make confident decisions about your own gun.
Owner Stories
Real stories from shooters who upgraded their firearm and never looked back, in place of the leaderboard talk you will not find here.
Journal Entries
Buying a Used 1911: What to Inspect Before You Buy
A complete used 1911 inspection guide covering wear patterns, frame cracks, extraction issues, trigger performance, and feeding reliability, plus what to upgrade once you get it home.
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Staccato XL Aluminum Grip & Magwell Upgrades: Fit, Feel, and What to Buy
The Staccato XL ships ready to run, but the factory polymer grip and MSH leave room on the table. Here is how the cosClutch™ aluminum grip kit and cosAnchor™ tactical magwell change the feel, and which finish to buy.
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The Best Double Stack 1911 Grip Upgrade: Why Aluminum Wins
Plastic and composite grips keep factory double stack 1911 pistols affordable, but aluminum delivers more rigidity, better traction, and a more premium feel. Here is why serious shooters upgrade, and how cosClutch™ undercuts the field on price.
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Will It Fit? The cosClutch™ Double Stack 1911/2011® Aluminum Grip Compatibility Guide
A platform-by-platform compatibility guide for the cosClutch™ double stack 1911/2011® aluminum grip kit and cosAnchor™ magwell, plus how to verify fit before you order.
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Who Is Greg Mooney? The Man Behind STI (Now Staccato), Benelli, Benchmade, Cosaint Arms®, and Now Your Extra+Points™
From STI International, now Staccato, to Benelli and Benchmade, and now to Your Extra+Points™, one career built the tolerances behind your cosClutch™ grip kit, and behind every current and future part carrying the Your Extra+Points™ name. Meet the Man Behind Your Upgrades.
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Fit varies by platform across the double stack 1911 brands we support. Tell us what you're running, and our team will help you match the right kit before you order.
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