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Post by ezekiel38 on Nov 12, 2015 12:31:16 GMT -5
I've been looking at Vz grips for S&W revolvers, K&N frames. Anybody using them? What is G10 and how is it for shrinkage and maintenance?
Appreciate your input as I am looking at some some models for N frame and "checkered" for K frames.
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5shot
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Post by 5shot on Nov 12, 2015 13:48:48 GMT -5
I think they feel great in the hand, but have not actually shot them. G10 is a resin bonded laminate like micarta, and it is REALLY tough. They don't shrink, and as for maintenance, you wipe them down with soapy water and hit them with a little WD40 and they will look like new. Some of the lighter colors will absorb oils and darken, but that would be a question VZ could more easily answer. John is a really nice guy and runs an awesome shop with great people. I love them on my 1911...  |
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Post by ezekiel38 on Nov 12, 2015 19:59:21 GMT -5
Thanks 5 shot I think I'll order a couple of sets!
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Post by ezekiel38 on Nov 13, 2015 20:52:00 GMT -5
Ordered 2 sets today: 1 set for a blued K frame 4 inch square butt. Another pair for a N frame Sq Butt. The K frame in gray and white with checkering. The N frame is the same color on the N frame but no checkering.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Dec 4, 2015 21:24:26 GMT -5
Bought 3 sets all for K frames. One went on a 38 another set on a L Frame 357 and L Frame 44. I wear a size 9 glove. The 38 K frame square butt. work very well. The heavy kickers, full house 357s with 170grain JHCs and 44 Magnums in the Model 69. I had the grips move within my grip under recoil. The grips could and should be a bit larger in diameter for better control under recoil.
The fit and finish 1 set checkered K frames and both L frame non checkered were outstanding and very attractive. I'd buy another set or two if I were putting them on 38Spl K frames or a Colt DS or a Ruger GP.
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5shot
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Post by 5shot on Dec 5, 2015 0:12:17 GMT -5
Bought 3 sets all for K frames. One went on a 38 another set on a L Frame 357 and L Frame 44. I wear a size 9 glove. The 38 K frame square butt. work very well. The heavy kickers, full house 357s with 170grain JHCs and 44 Magnums in the Model 69. I had the grips move within my grip under recoil. The grips could and should be a bit larger in diameter for better control under recoil. The fit and finish 1 set checkered K frames and both L frame non checkered were outstanding and very attractive. I'd buy another set or two if I were putting them on 38Spl K frames or a Colt DS or a Ruger GP. I'll give John your feedback... |
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Post by warhawk on Dec 5, 2015 20:26:50 GMT -5
I have a set on a J frame, nice grips, tough material and has just the right amount of grip texture.
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