In my attempt to sample the higher-end grips available on the market today, the Ahrends just came in the mail. On the positive side they fit perfectly, they feel good in the hand, the grain matches, and they are going to be very durable for use and carry. Also, they cost under $100. On the other side, they give the appearance of being mass produced and a bit utilitarian, which is fine with me since I will probably be carrying this gun and banging it around a bit. In the same price range as Altamont. So, if you are in the market for grips and don't want to go broke buying them, I see a choice between Altamont and Ahrends as being logical. Altamont makes grips that are a lot prettier but laminated. Ahrends makes grips that are solid wood but a bit stoic in appearance. I will be using them both. On the really high-end side you have Culina and Keith Brown (the only two I've sampled so far). Keith is the master in checkering and a true artist. Availability is a problem as well as a long wait time. . .price too. . .they will cost you a bunch. Culina has mastered the final finish. Culina grips are also available, but take a bit of waiting and looking for them to come up for sale. They also cost around half as much as KB, and Culina's choice of exotic woods is amazing. Culina also seems to spend a lot of time finding wood that you are not going to see every day. . .I like that. The bottom line (for me anyway), I just ordered another pair of Culina grips in Exhibition Brazillian Kingwood. For around $200, my grip money will be going to Culina for now.
Ahrends On M64-2
Linear Mode
