Well, I have just received another set of grips from this master craftsmen.
I have no idea how he makes them so perfect, my wife even admired them and she thinks my infatuation with wood grips is hilarious!
They are past the point of being grips, they are works of art .
I have asked him, and he said he is considering starting checkering too.
I sure hope he does .

I have been looking at all the grip configurations and do not understand what a "Bateleur conversion is. I can see no difference in the side view pics than most of the other grips. Is the backstrap treatment different. Appreciate your answers. Thanks, Chris

Since the OP's post 2012, have to say his grips do just keep getting better. They are legitimate pieces of art now. Don't see how he can get better from this point but seems to find a way.

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