Cheeks

Disassembled pistol M1911 , cheeks - 27 and 28

Cheeks - a part of a firearm (usually a pistol or revolver), designed to increase the friction of the shooter's hand on the weapon and prevent slipping (especially when shooting), located on the pistol grip . As a rule, cheeks are made of plastic or wood and have notches . On some pistols (for example, Glock pistols ) they are absent, but then their role is played by the corrugated surface of the handle. In addition to the main purpose, it plays a decorative role.