See post #36.
I've tried both and acetone seems to be a more aggressive solvent than lacquer thinner for dissolving old finishes.
You do have to be a LITTLE bit patient though. Let the grips soak for a couple of days (minimum) in the solvent, to give it time do its work, before trying to remove the finish with a brush.
If you use a good solvent, and give it more time to work, I think you will find that stripping all the old, original finish isn't all that difficult.
With a little longer solvent soak I think you'll find that all of the finish - even in the checkering - will come off easily.
At least that is what has worked for me.
JMO and YMMV...
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