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I
am extremely proud to bring you the very best Micarta® and G10 pistol
grips on the market today. By combining CNC technology with some of the
most advanced industrial laminates available, I am able to bring the
world of gun grips up to date by offering some of the most durable,
unique, yet impressively functional grips for the most famous and battle
tested handguns in the world.
A Little About Me
My
name is John VanZyck. Shooting and gun collecting has been a hobby and
passion of mine ever since my dad gave me my first .22 back when I was
ten or so. We spent many a weekend in the Everglades target shooting and
telling stories of how his dad did the same with him. I am now an avid
hunter in Northern Florida as well as a regular at the Tallahassee Rifle
& Pistol Club outdoor range. You’ll find me participating in
numerous events throughout the year which include NRA Action Pistol,
USPSA matches, Glock matches (only when they bug me enough), High Power,
and CMP matches. I love it all! Something about that smell of gunpowder
just does it for me.
At
the 2008 SHOT show I was elected to the Board of Directors of the
"Louder Than Words" organization. It's a great bunch of Guys (only
America's finest pistol smiths and other gun talents...) that have fun
getting together to give back. We put together yearly raffles of custom
guns and accessories and give all the proceeds to selected charities.
It's an honor to be affiliated with this tremendous group of talent.
Please take the time to check us out. www.louderthanwords.us/forum/index.php
Main Products
We
currently design grips for the Colt 1911, Browning Hi Power,
Springfield EMP™, Sig P226 & 238 and the Colt Double Eagle. Other
platforms are soon to come.
The
1911 grips will fit most clones such as Springfield Armory, Kimber,
Nighthawk, Ed Brown, Wilson Combat, and a host of other 1911’s. They
come in numerous configurations to fit all sizes which include, Full
Size, Commander, Compact, Bobtail™, Squared Bottom for Magwells, and
Ultra Slims. The Hi Power grips will fit most of the newer Mark ll and
lll produced after 1982. The Springfield EMP™ grips will only fit the
EMP™, even though they look like they may fit your officer size 1911
they won’t.
Many texture and color options are also provided so an individual can tailor their handgun to the task for which they will be using it. I will also take semi-custom orders when called in to make additional modifications were needed. For example, Beveled bottoms, rounding all points for carry, ambidextrous safety cuts, inlay medallions, and laser etching to name a few.
Our grips are currently being used by the best in the businesses which include: USMC Force Recon, Navy SEAL teams, Homeland Security, U.S. Border Patrol, FBI, LAPD, Numerous SWAT teams throughout the country, Jordanian Elite Security Force, and most especially people like you.
Many texture and color options are also provided so an individual can tailor their handgun to the task for which they will be using it. I will also take semi-custom orders when called in to make additional modifications were needed. For example, Beveled bottoms, rounding all points for carry, ambidextrous safety cuts, inlay medallions, and laser etching to name a few.
Our grips are currently being used by the best in the businesses which include: USMC Force Recon, Navy SEAL teams, Homeland Security, U.S. Border Patrol, FBI, LAPD, Numerous SWAT teams throughout the country, Jordanian Elite Security Force, and most especially people like you.
Micarta® & G10
Micarta
is a trade name that was given to thermoset composites back in the
1890’s by Westinghouse. We chose Micarta® and G10 for three reasons:
1. Durability: They have a higher tensile strength than steel. It is used in storm shelters to provide state of the art protection rooms to ward off the threats from tornadoes. It is also being tested to armor aircraft cockpit doors.
2. Impervious to changes in temperature: This material will not swell, warp, or crack with changes in temperature. It is an excellent insulator against heat. Unlike other so called high-end grips on the market, ours stays cool and comfortable.
3. Texture: When milled, Micarta and G10 gives a highly slip resistant surface.
*** Read more about the materials we use on the Material 101 page.
Specialty Products
The
meat and potatoes of this site are the grips; however I have the love
for other cool toys such as the AR10, AR15, Browning Hi Power, Shotguns,
and edged weapons. If I come across anything that catches my eye that I
can bring to my customers through this site, I will. I hope to also add
items that complement the 1911 such as lanyards, MSH units, holsters,
high quality replacement parts for the MIM junk that you see used a lot,
ETC… If you see or make something of interest along these lines feel
free to contact me. Let’s get it out for all to see.
Pledge
Customer Service Is #1
I
have worked inside and outside of the retail and wholesale environment
for quite some time and have come to the conclusion that if you do not
try to please your customers, you’re in the wrong business! I aim to
please everyone I can. Your suggestions, complaints, ideas, even bad
jokes… I want to hear. I will only offer you my best!
If
you are unhappy with your grips, or they do not fit your particular
application, return them within 14 days of purchase and I will reimburse
you the cost minus shipping. There will be a restocking fee of $20 for
the return of *Custom Cut grips.
“Choose your equipment wisely…
For there may come a day when you will call upon the equipment you have chosen.”
“Choose your equipment wisely…
For there may come a day when you will call upon the equipment you have chosen.”
* Custom Cut Grips are any grips that receive additional modifications prior to shipping by customers instructions.