G10 J frame grips from VZ Grips
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Sonny Crocket
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I did notice when I pulled them out of the shipping box that they seemed heavy. Compared to the Uncle Mikes boot grips they seemed about the same weight to me.
I'm waiting on a co-worker to show up and we're heading to the range so I'll see how these feel when being shot. They feel a little slick, interested to see if they move alot in my hands.
I'm waiting on a co-worker to show up and we're heading to the range so I'll see how these feel when being shot. They feel a little slick, interested to see if they move alot in my hands.
moonwilson
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I just ordered a set of these for my 317, and can't wait to slap them on. I have a set of VZs on my 1911, and they're the cat's pajamas. The 1911 grips feel lighter than the stock rubber ones, I imagine the J frame grips should be lighter than the stock rubber too. If the G10 J-frame grips catch on, they'll probably start to offer them in micarta too, which will be lighter than G10 if that's an issue for some folks.
First post, long time lurker. Howdy folks!
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I believe the Uncle Mike's boot grip is formed around a metal plate. So it would not surprise me to find out that the VZ G10's and the Uncle Mike's weigh about the same.
VZ lists the weight of their 1911 grips for using various materials on their Web site. By my calculation, a linen micarta grip would weigh in at about 1.6 ounces. Hogue states on their Web site that their J-frame bantam grip weighs 1.4 ounces.
VZ's made out of linen would be the shnizzle as far as I'm concerned.
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Sonny Crocket
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Well I have some not so good news.
Went shooting earlier with the red set on my 36-7 and the black set on my 642-1. All I can say is OWW! The bottom of the grip is flat and digs into my pinky when firing. The dished out area for the speedloader also digs into my thumb and web area when firing.
Needless to say I wasn't very happy. I came home and swapped my Uncle Mikes back on both and will be contacting VZ about a solution. If I can't return them they will be for sale if anyones interested.
This is just me and my experience. I still believe VZ makes a quality product. Just think it needs a few more rounded edges and maybe some checkering too, as they also seem a little slick to me.
Went shooting earlier with the red set on my 36-7 and the black set on my 642-1. All I can say is OWW! The bottom of the grip is flat and digs into my pinky when firing. The dished out area for the speedloader also digs into my thumb and web area when firing.
Needless to say I wasn't very happy. I came home and swapped my Uncle Mikes back on both and will be contacting VZ about a solution. If I can't return them they will be for sale if anyones interested.
This is just me and my experience. I still believe VZ makes a quality product. Just think it needs a few more rounded edges and maybe some checkering too, as they also seem a little slick to me.
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