Oliveview,

If I can figure out how to post pictures(again), here is the grip I ended up with. It's a nice piece of walnut and nicely finished. Unfortunately the stippled surface totally obscures the grain, and covers much of the grip.

It's been awhile since I got this and don't remember all the details, but I remember that I wanted this one with a smooth surface, but it was only available with the stippled surface.

Thought you might like to see another example.

Andy