VZ Grips, Who Has Them ?

I have several pairs for 1911s and 3 or for revolvers. For revolvers I prefer the 320 texture. The only issue I have with the VZ grips for revolvers is that the backstrap often stands proud of the grips, just enough to bug me. I'll likely stop by the VZ booth at the annual NRA meeting in Houston this month and pick up a set of their boot grips for a rb K frame.
 

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I'm not a fan. The diamond ones are like gripping a porcupine, the smooth ones are too slippery. At least they don't snag on clothing like rubber.
 
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A few of my 1911's have VZ grips. Two of them have the Operators, which are very "grippy" and two wear Aliens that may be the most comfortable at the range for me. While I haven't acquired a pair for a revolver, this thread is making me think about another acquisition.
 

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The sad thing about grips, especially for a revolver, is you don't know how they are going to feel/work until you shoot some live ammo in the gun they are installed on. Some can feel great at first but then not satisfactory when the trigger is pulled.

On some of them knocking the top off the checkering diamonds is a possible solution. On high grade wood, altering the grip not so good an idea.

Several years back I returned a pair of KZ linen grips to Brownell's from whence I'd bought them. After a fair amount of use those gatorback grips had worn down excessively. Doubt if G10 would exhibit the same potential for quick wear as the base material is much harder.
 
Be careful with VZ grips on a blued revolver. I put some on my 27 classics and it left permanent impressions from the inside grip texture…
 
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