Vitoonmakers (Ebay) Grips

[NY-1]

I've been looking for a new set of grips to throw onto my well-worn Model 10, and I stumbled across Vitoonmakers on Ebay. These ran me about $75 plus shipping IIRC. Fit and finish are excellent. Not a sharp edge in sight, and they have a slight glossiness to them which I like. I'll hopefully have the chance to get out and shoot with them in the next few days. Figured some high quality photos may help if anyone's looking into a set.

(In hindsight I think a darker color wood would've matched with the gun a little bit better for my tastes, but all in all I'm pretty happy with these.)

Comparison between factory PC magnas and these:

 

[Bald1]

I've bought a few from them. Sometimes they can be a little orangish in color but always good quality.

 

[.38SuperMan]

I bought three sets of their pearl grips and workmanship is excellent. Beautiful grips and fit perfect.

 

[ameridaddy]

Looks like an excellent fit.

 

[NY-1]

I bought three sets of their pearl grips and workmanship is excellent. Beautiful grips and fit perfect.

Those designs really stand out. Thanks for the photos.

Looks like an excellent fit.

Pretty much a perfect fit as far as I'm concerned. Gave them a go at the range today and they were as comfy as can be.

 

[Jebus35745]

They are one of the better makers of grips. One of the forum members buys from them and the grips look better than original ones. Larry

 

[CH4]

I have a few sets of their combats and bananas. All are beautiful and fit/finish are somewhere between factory and Culinas.

 

[Toyman]

I bought this set of pre war style service grips for K frame round butt from
Vitoonmakers.

 

[ACE10000D]

I've bought many sets from him, just know the K/L combats are all a little thinner than factory grips. The N frames he makes are way thin compared to factory combats. I've even sent him side by side comparisons, hoping to get him to thicken his up a bit.

 

[MelvinWalker]

Vitoonmakers grips

Of my my 64's is my main shooter, so I wanted a set of combat style grips on it. I installed a Wilson combat spring set in it as well...All of my others have factory magnas or targets.

I contacted him and we made a deal on an unfinished set. When they arrived, fit was perfect but they were very pale orangish yellow with no polyurethane or any finish whatsoever... I took a lot of time with them to get a streaked "burl" look to them. When they were done, I really like them and not bad at all for $55 shipped from Thailand.

I spoke with him recently via email and he said there had been a sickness in his family which had slowed his manufacture. He also told me that international shipping was eating into his bottom line a lot because Thailand doesn't get the break that China gets on shipping..

Anyway, these always seem to get compliments when I am at the range with this one.

 

[ACORN]

Most of the target Thai grips are finger grooved.
I wish the gave an option.

 

[Toyman]

MELVIN WALKER: My grips were shipped by DHL. Ordered over a weekend received them by Thursday but paid $22 for shipping.

 

[dsf]

I've bought, round but service types for an N frame. Very nice, perfect fit and well executed checkering.

I think the fellow may have a typing problem, or experience an "oops" every once in a while re US currency - an extra "0" in there from time to time.

 

[Baxter6551]

I checked his eBay site. He has some nice looking grips for a good price. I'm tempted to order a set. But he has a few sets of combat grips that are outrageous money in the $900 range. Can't figure that out.

 

[ladder13]

MELVIN WALKER: My grips were shipped by DHS. Ordered over a weekend received them by Thursday but paid $22 for shipping.

I put two sets into my basket and the charge was $23.50 to ship, so shipping is discounted for multiples.
He is "on vacation" and I'll be doing likewise soon, so I did not order as I don't know when he can ship, and want to be home.

 

[NY-1]

I checked his eBay site. He has some nice looking grips for a good price. I'm tempted to order a set. But he has a few sets of combat grips that are outrageous money in the $900 range. Can't figure that out.

I'd imagine those are typos - he probably meant $90.

 

[MelvinWalker]

I'd imagine those are typos - he probably meant $90.

He told me via email that he does that when he is not geared up to make that particular model in quantity, but has only made a few prototypes of it...When is ready to sell, he will send messages out to potential buyers that have put the item on their Ebay watchlist....He had some really nice looking Victory replacement grips I was interested in, but the price was $390

 

[vitoonmakers]

For me, this thread is a Gold Cup Trophy. Many thanks to all of you for your kind words. I lurk in this forum constantly, taking notes on your feedback to make our products better. I'll make an effort to obtain more wood with less orange and to thicken the grips. I'll also consider creating target grips without finger grooves. In any case, as we don't have many artisans, kindly wait and return frequently to double-check.

I must apologize for all of my "overpriced listings" as well. Listings with a "sold" quantity were given precedence by Ebay. Thus, for certain items, I would like to maintain the "sold" quantity. I then decide to add one more zero to the list of things that need to be restocked. Just keep a watch on them, and you'll be notified when the price of that item drops to its regular level.

For additional details regarding shipping costs, I shipped using DHL Express (3–7 business days for delivery), which really cost me $28 at the moment and will continue to rise based on monthly changes in the fuel surcharge. However, I paid the difference of $22 for each order. The cost of regular mail is comparable, but it takes 11–23 working days to arrive. Simply consider that allowing customers to receive their products promptly is a better decision. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thank you so much for all your support. Vitoonmakers

 

[ladder13]

I would be in for a few pair of banana target grips but with checkering.

To add: I like a manufacturer that listens to his buyers and potential buyers.

 

[NY-1]

For me, this thread is a Gold Cup Trophy. Many thanks to all of you for your kind words. I lurk in this forum constantly, taking notes on your feedback to make our products better. I'll make an effort to obtain more wood with less orange and to thicken the grips. I'll also consider creating target grips without finger grooves. In any case, as we don't have many artisans, kindly wait and return frequently to double-check.

Whoa, it's like having a celebrity show up and drop into a discussion about them. Thanks for your excellent stuff, and keep up the great work!

I'm a big fan of your K/L round-butt banana grips, both the smooth and checkered kinds. I just have to buy a revolver to put them on soon. Some darker/browner wood options would be nice to see as well, and I generally prefer my grips without finger grooves, but the orange color of the ones I bought ended up growing on me and I think they look and feel stellar.