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Posted: 10/13/2018 11:22:55 AM EDT

Im debating on putting a set VZ grips g10 grips on my model 28. I was looking at the brown ones in particular.
Does anyone have a set on theirs? If so do you like them/dislike them? Pics would be welcome as well.

Posted: 10/13/2018 12:48:54 PM EDT

[#1]

Not sure about N frames but a couple of the guys have put them on their K frame .357's.... Model 19's. I think BigMatt and 03RN, let me see if I can scare up their pics. They should be in the pic thread.

@03RN

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Posted: 10/13/2018 2:23:16 PM EDT

[#2]

I’ve got a set of the white G10 grips on a model 25 square butt.

They are a very tight fit, hard to get on. Might just be my gun.

They are thin, and a bit sharp on the front, could stand to be more rounded on the front. But they fit my hand well.

I’ll try to get some decent pics.

Posted: 10/13/2018 8:36:28 PM EDT

[#3]

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Not sure about N frames but a couple of the guys have put them on their K frame .357's.... Model 19's. I think BigMatt and 03RN, let me see if I can scare up their pics. They should be in the pic thread.

@03RN

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As much as I want to like the VZs, that fit on the backstrap would drive my OCD self nuts.

Meh, I could probably get over it with enough shooting.

Posted: 10/13/2018 9:54:31 PM EDT

[#4]

I'd have more a problem with the gap between the rear of the trigger guard and the stock / grip. But I see what you're saying. LOL.

Posted: 10/14/2018 4:30:22 PM EDT

[#5]

I see what you are saying about the fit, Im going to get a set and see how they shoot.

Posted: 10/15/2018 12:16:38 PM EDT

[#6]

I haven't tried their S&W grips. I have tried them on my BHP, they are well made and comfortable, but for some reason they wore the blueing off really fast where they contacted the frame. I went back to rubber or wood.

Posted: 10/16/2018 10:40:35 AM EDT

[#7]

I have a set on a 67-1, the fit and finish is fine. They are tight, I'll admit that. I bet they could survive a nuclear blast, but they definitely do not feel as good as wood grips do.

I'll say this, I was looking into a set for my modern N-frame, which is a round but (vs the 67-1, which is square). All them make for a round butt N frame is rounded grips (note the fine print, this seems to be the case for all sq vs round butt S&W). I called them to ask if they are planning to make a sq conv grip with a round butt frame and they told me no.

I landed up getting Altamont grips for my N frame instead. I much prefer the feel to the VZ. Truth be told, I wish I would have just went wood for the 67-1 as well.

Posted: 10/16/2018 4:32:20 PM EDT

[#8]

I have a set of grey and black 320's on my 629. Best grips I've ever had on a large frame revolver. Felt recoil reduced considerably, I can shoot heavy magnums repeatedly without a problem. I plan on putting them on all my S&W's. I've been chatting with VZ about making up some 320's for a round butt K frame like the "Hideout" style grips. I think they're warming up to the idea.

Posted: 10/16/2018 11:38:30 PM EDT

[#9]

Pics of my Model 25-7. N frame square butt in .45 Colt

Grips are the Ivory color VZ 320. The white color doesn't photograph well, but you can see the grain in the grip material in a couple of the pics. And what looks like a mismatch at the top of the grip frame, is actually a perfect fit. The frame is rounded there so it appears proud, but is actually a nearly seamless fit.

Posted: 10/17/2018 9:54:15 AM EDT

[#10]

I really like them. Very grippy.

I've got a black screw for it now and they're on my m64 while the m19 is back in Springfield.

My wife has a set of 320 blue/black on her nickle M15 snub.

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Posted: 10/22/2018 12:56:02 AM EDT

[#11]

Are the VZ grips the same size as say Pachmymers or hogue rubber grips.I have VZ grips on a couple of 1911.

Posted: 10/25/2018 4:03:40 PM EDT

[#12]

I ran across a set of the checkered VZ grips in black/gray, VZ calls them "Tactical Diamonds". Decided to try them on my Model 25. They don't seem to be as sharply checkered as another set I remember, these are just about perfect. Might have to invest in a set in a more appealing color.

Posted: 10/25/2018 7:27:13 PM EDT

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Are the VZ grips the same size as say Pachmymers or hogue rubber grips.I have VZ grips on a couple of 1911.

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Much slimmer than pachymers

Posted: 11/21/2018 3:46:19 AM EDT

[#14]

Has anyone got a set of the VZ grips ona round butt N frame?

This is my Model 69, L frame RB. I like the grips, but I haven’t shot it yet. Magnum loads might be a bit much.

Posted: 1/15/2019 2:20:45 PM EDT

[#15]

Looking at putting a set on my 686. Are they wider/thicker than the factory grips?

Posted: 1/15/2019 3:16:39 PM EDT

[#16]

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Looking at putting a set on my 686. Are they wider/thicker than the factory grips?

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They are thicker than Altamont wood grips, but not as thick as S&W Targets that shipped on a lot of 686's. I like grips a little on the small side, and this are perfect for me.

Posted: 1/15/2019 3:45:12 PM EDT

[#17]

@Warhawk, hurry up and shoot them. We need feedback

Posted: 1/15/2019 3:59:48 PM EDT

[#18]

Another set, these are the Tactical Diamonds on an N frame round butt.

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