Back by popular demand. Our most aggressive 2011 texture.
The legendary Tree Bark grip is back. This is the texture born from STI's collaboration with combat shooting icon Chris Costa, the same aggressive stipple that came on halo guns like the Costa Carry Comp and Costa VIP. It's the grippiest hold we make, and now you can put it on your own 2011.
Here's what makes Tree Bark special: it locks the gun into your hand without punishing you for it. Aggressive texture usually means torn-up palms and snagged clothing. Tree Bark gives you maximum traction in rain, sweat, and heat while staying comfortable enough to shoot all day and carry all week.
If you want the most aggressive grip available and you refuse to compromise on control, this is the one.
Why Shooters Choose Tree Bark
It's not just texture. Every grip gets fully reshaped and recontoured into a slimmer profile that fits your hand like a glove. The bulk disappears, and control takes its place.
We add double undercuts to the trigger guard so you can get a higher purchase on the gun. That means more control, less felt recoil, and a solid index point for both your strong and weak hands.
Then comes the Tree Bark texture itself. Our most aggressive hand-stippled pattern, applied by hand for serious bite, built to last.
Pick Your Fit
Every hand is different, so we reduce every grip to match yours.
- Regular is our most popular option. A full reduction sized for medium hands and the best all-around choice for competition and carry.
- Extra Small takes the reduction to the max for small to medium hands. The smallest grip diameter possible, for full palm contact.
- Large keeps more material with bigger undercuts. Built for large hands that want that ergonomic bite without going too thin.
Funnel Cut (optional): A contoured mag tunnel for smoother, faster reloads. Full-size grips only, and a competition shooter's favorite add-on.
Included Free
Every Tree Bark Gen2 Grip ships with black nitride lower screws and a silver mainspring housing pin.
Fitment & Compatibility
Compatible with Staccato, STI, and other 2011 / 1911DS frames:
- Staccato: P, XC, XL (C2 requires full-size mainspring kit + 126mm mags)
- STI: DVC-C, DVC-P, DVC-L, DVC-Open, DVC-Steel, DVC 3 Gun, DVC-Limited, Apeiro, Edge, Tactical 4.0, and more
- Taran Tactical Innovations: Combat Master, Pit Viper, Sand Viper
- Springfield Armory: Prodigy & Prodigy Compact (requires full-size mainspring kit + 126mm mags)
- Other 2011 / 1911DS makers: Wilson Combat, Girsan, Masterpiece Arms, Vudoo Gunworks, Live Free Armory, Tisas, Cheely, Brazos, JEM, Warwick Tactical, Triarc Systems
⚠️ Important: Requires a Gen 1 mag catch. Minimum magazine size is 126mm, so it is not compatible with 120mm magazines. We recommend a qualified gunsmith for proper installation.
Make It Yours: Grip Painting Service
Pair your Tree Bark texture with a Duracoat finish in any color you choose. Every grip is sealed with a satin clear coat for a superior anti-slip surface that holds up in the field. Because each one is hand-painted individually, yours comes out completely one of a kind. Add the Grip Painting Service to your order to get started.
Already Own a Grip?
Keep your parts and let us do the work. We also offer professional stippling and reduction on your existing Staccato, Prodigy, or STI grip. Visit our Services Page for details.
