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 These grips are just as impressive to shoot with as they are to look at.  In rapid fire situations I have found that I do not need to readjust my grip after firing a few.  THEY STICK TO YOUR HANDS AND DO NOT MOVE!!  The best grips I have ever shot with.  The "Turbo" grip screws are fun to look at as well!

Charlie Gipple


I have had your operator grips on all my 1911 pistols for quite some time and have been extremely pleased with their performance.  So I aquired two new 1911s and went to your site to order the grips.  Well you guys couldn't leave well enough alone you had to come out with operator II grips.  OK I thought I'll give em a try.  Ordered two sets got them quite quickly and installed them.  Took both pistols to the range today and now I am trying to figure out how to come up with cash to put operator II on all my pistols.

Great job on these new grips.

Richard Frey (SMSgt USAF Retired)


I am writing to thank you for the grips I ordered for my father this Father's Day. He just received them, and couldn't be happier with the quality and attention to craftsmanship. He commented many times on how happy and pleased he was with them. I had mentioned on the order form it was a Father's Day gift, and as an added surprise to me your company had engraved the back side of the grips with Happy Father's Day and the date. I was impressed to find out that your company went the extra mile for me without my asking. Your product and service has well exceeded anything I have purchased in many years. I believe more companies would be successful if they were run in this manner. 
 
Thank you again, and I wish your company a successful future!
Loyal customer,
Kyle W.

 Mr. Vanzyck

I just received the Kracken grips for my Sig 226 and was compelled to send you a note.  I have been a machinist for 21 years and must commend you on a high quality, well made product.  The workmanship of your grips is outstanding.  I have spoken to many people in the industry about the condition of manufacturing in America and the ever decreasing quality of products and lack of skilled labor of all trades.  To have received items of this caliber is truly refreshing.  Keep up the good work  and I will tell everyone I know.

Thank You,
Brent Merrell


 


 
John,
 
I just received my order of Sig P238 ETC grips and they are PERFECT. Your design and the G10 improve the pistol's looks and feel tremendously. I am actually happy that the P238 came with such cheap-grey-plastic grips. Sig forced me to buy VZ Grips and the VZs are worth every penny.
 
Thank you for making an extremely high quality product.
 
Best regards,
 
Doug Elder

 
Hello John,
 
I just wanted to drop you a note and express my gratitude and appreciation of your products.  I've had a pair of Springfield 1911 Gov models for some time now and have been looking for just the right set of grips.  These guns are very special.  One is a Super-Tuned V-10 Compact; the other is a V-16 .45-Super Longslide.  I came across your website by accident and ordered a set of the "Alien-Black Desert" grips for the Compact.  As soon as I put them on the gun I had to order a duplicate set for the Longslide.  The grips make them a fantastic looking set. 
 
I thought you might like to see your grips on a customer's gun so I attached a shot of them with their new dress panels. 
Your Customer Service is great; I recieved my grips in double-quick time.  I look forward to getting more of your products for my collection.

All the Best!

Ed Jow
 


 John,

Earlier this week I ordered a set of "elite tactical" grips for my Colt 1911 in black sand. Surprisingly, I received them in the mail today (Friday, Mar, 5) Not only was the shipping fast, but the elite tactical grips fitted to my 1911 simply look BAD ASS! (Sorry, but no other way to explain it)

 Thanks for great service and a quality product!

 Les

 

SIG P238 ETC Black Gray G10

VZ, I received these in the mail today, and I'm speechless. The design and craftsmanship is first class. I think the little Sig is impressed as well.

Thanks for the fine product,
 -Jim

 
John,
I got my Kimber Raptor today and put the Gatorbacks ( green canvas) on.  I can't believe what a difference these grips make!  Fantastic product!!

Thanks,
Chip Weld
 

John,
 
Just wanted to let y'all know how completely awesome these grips. I got the gator back, slimline micarta grips. I was previously using G10 composite grips. While these grips offer a near unprecedented grip, they were just too much for a daily CC weapon. I often felt a sensation of...road rash...where the grips constantly made contact with my side. These slim micarta grips sacrifice little in the way of grip, but make daily carry much more comfortable. The fit and feel is like no other. In fact, I believe I will only use micarta for carry guns, while using the G10 for full size duty weapons. Thank you VZGRIPS, for making outstanding products. I'll be sure to send some more business your way.
 
-Derek

John,

 

Received the free o rings with my order. Shot a match on Saturday 150rds.

Grip screws never came loose!

Wonderful customer service from all of you! I let all the other shooters on the Brian Enos forum what a great co. VZ Grips

is to do business with .

Thank you,

Rick Grassie

 


John,
Here is a picture of your Diamondback grips on my Kimber 1911. The paper micarta is a great choice and i am glad i went with these particular grips. You are free to use this photo for your gallery. Thanks for making a great product.
 
All the best

-craig leach

 

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 Good morning,

 
I just received my "Gatorbacks" and I wanted to let you know how pleased I am. I knew that they would be nice but your descriptions and photos could not prepare me for how nicely they fit, feel and look on my Kimber Commpact (happy to send you a pic later if you would like). The young lady who took my order was wonderful and the product speaks for itself. What else could a customer want!?
 
People are quick to complain but we often dont take the time to say thanks for a job well done. Thank you again, I truly look forward to doing more business with you.
 
Regards,
 
Ben Weiss

John, I just wanted to say Thank You for the quality of the construction and materials you put into your grips. Recently I purchased a pair of VZ Aliens for my Rock River 1911. Yesterday, they proved to be worth every penny! I am a reloader and was at the range and my first shot of the morning turned out to be every reloaders nightmare, a "Kaboom". The magazine flew out of the gun and something hit me hard in the face. After regaining my compusure, I discovered that I only had a small cut and that the Rock River was entirely intact and still functional!! Normally, this type of accident would cause the grips to explode in the operators hand but yours stayed intact, dirty but intact and I'm sure saved my hand from damage. I now have the outline of the Aliens "stamped" into my palm from the impact but otherwise all is well.

Again, Thank You and I'll definitely be a repeat customer. BTW, the grips look and feel fantastic!!
 
-Mike

John,

The grips look and feel great! They really stand out against the polished stainless on my Springfield. The radiation screws, add a great finishing touch. I’m glad I got them.
 
Thanks,
Barry
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I ordered a set of Black Desert Sand grips in the Operator series for my Dan Wesson Bobtail and there is just one word that comes to mine and that's STUNNING .
 The pistol looks unreal. You shaved the points down some for me and the gun feels great in my hand.
 
Thanks , Johnny Russell
 

 


John,

I just received the ETC grips in black along with some DPL screws. I've already gotten compliments from friends. The grips look fantastic. They are extremely grippy, but not abrasive. They have a very simple and traditional look that doesn't stray too far from the classic double diamond appeal. The DPL screws are a unique and stylish upgrade. I couldn't be happier. Your website offers affordable and classy upgrades for the 1911. Who says you have to spend a lot to get the best quality? Keep up the good work.

 

Sincere Thanks,

 

Bryan


Hey, got the grips today, I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!!! THEY LOOK AND FEEL AWESOME!!!!

 
Thank you so much for doing me a custom set with square bottom and thumb notch!!!
 
Sincerily,
Jason A.
 
PS: I made sure to post pics and how happy I am on ar15.com!!! Thanks again!!!
 
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I  received my grips on Saturday and got them installed tonight on my
Springfield 9mm.  Very nice, they are nice and smooth. 


 

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 Hello Tina,

I just want to thank you. I bugged you through email twice, then over the phone twice, and all the while you provided great customer service.
 
I haven't had a chance to shoot my new firearm yet that I put the grips onto due to ammo shortages, but they do feel great in my hands. I've been shooting 1911's for many years now, and I know a good feeling grip on a 1911 when I hold one, and these are some of the best. The thumb notch is great and I can get to the mag release faster than before. I've attached two photos of my 1911 with your grips so you guys can see how well they match up. Perfect color combination of green and black to go with my OD green and black 1911, lol. They were made for each other! Expect at least 2 more orders from me in the future for my other 2 1911's!
 
Thanks again for helping me get the perfect grips for my brand new Custom Springfield!
 
Sincerely,
-Kenneth

 

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Dear John,
 
A quick note to let you know, that the 320 Blasted Black Canvas Grips are stunning on my Kimber Gold Match II.  You sell a great product, that's all that it's advertised to be, and more!  I will be ordering additional sets for my Browning Hi-Powers in the near future.
 
Sincerely,
John R.  Esau

 

I received your grips in the mail and I love them.  

-Chris

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 Hi Everybody

I thought I'd just send you a note thanking you and your super fast service on my order! Everything is perfect and this is my third set of your grips. All installed on stock loaded springfield 45s.Had to relieive some material for the ambi-safty but that was easy. I love the operators grippy feel and color so again thanks!

Charles Davidson


I just wanted to let you know how much I love these grips.  They really finished my 1911 nicely.  The design is great!!  Thanks! 

Jason H. Huselton

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John,
The Grips came in today, and I gotta tell you they look GREAT!! I've been looking for the right grips to compliment my Colt Government XSE, and they not only look great but the feel is awesome. They fit perfect especially the magwell area.  These 320 grips add a certain "Class" to my gun.
         
Again, thanks I'll do my best to send business your way.
 
Dave K.
Former Navy Seal- Seal Team 2

Attached is a photo of my newly-customized STI Spartan.  The slide, beavertail, mag & slide release were all coated with a custom-mixed color.  The guy who did it doesn't have an FFL, so shipping him the frame wasn't a realistic option.  I just shipped him the parts and your grip - and it looks like it came out pretty well!

 Thanks again for the great grips!
 
Sincerely,
 
Chris
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Hello,

 
I just thought I'd let you know that I'm VERY happy with the Operator grips I recently purchased. They really are the centerpiece of the
1911 that I pieced together recently. I am building a few new 1911's this winter and will be a repeat customer.
 
Thank you very much,
-Matt
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Hello,

    My grips were delivered and I put them on and I couldn't be happier! I really like the look. The new technology material with the standard double diamond pattern really suits my Springfield with the parkerized finish.
 
Thanks!!
 
Scott Gilham

So I finally decided on the Gatorback magwell grips in Black paper.  They are excellent grips, they really make my Colt Defender Plus standout.  The grip width is just right and give the gun a great feel.  I am patienly waiting for the future so that my Sig 220 elite stainless can have the same treatment as my colt.   Thanks again for the great customer support and speedy shipping.  It was a pleasure dealing with you.

 
Sincerely,
 
    Joe
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John,

Just wanted to let you know that, having receiving the grips I ordered for my Kimber and my Hi-Power, I was really impressed.  They are even nicer than I expected.  I just can't get over how nice my Kimber TLE looks and feels now, with the Double Diamond Black Desert G10 grips.  And there is a night and day difference in the feel of my Hi-Power with the Pro-Slim grips installed.  Thank you for providing an outstanding product.

I've attached a couple pics for your gallery.

Steve Tobias

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Hi John,

It's been a while since I received the Unfinished Black Micarta Gator grips for my Ed Brown. I put them on the day I got them but I waited to send any comments until I had fired a few rounds. What can I say about your grips that hasn't already been said. It's hard to believe the improvement that your grips offer. I thought the grip of the Kobra was perfect before, but now it's feels like an extension of my hand.

Thanks again,

Doug

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I just wanted to let you know that I ordered my VZ Operator Grips in Black G10 last Thursday and received them the following day. I installed them on my Kimber 1911 and used them the next day in a IDPA match. The grips worked great! Overall, to my surprise, I found that my accuracy had improved noticeably, with the only changes made to the gun was the  installation of your grips! You grips improved my grip...LOL I will soon be buying another set of the same style, but only for my 3" 1911!                                                                                      As I say... No Wimpy Bullets 45ACP!

 
 
Roy Bobley

John,

 
I received my grips this morning and can not begin to express how pleased I am.  Thank you so much for the fine product you put out.  I did not think the appearance of my Eclipse II could be improved upon, but boy was I wrong.  Not only does it look tremendous but the feel of these grips on this gun is outstanding. 
 
I have included a couple of pictures.
 
Thanks again and keep up the great work.
 
Scott Stracener
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Thanks!

Jeff Bieler
 
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John-
Just wanted to thank you for the great product and superior customer service. The grips feel great and also look good on my plain jane parkarized gun. Now to decide on which grip to try next.. 

Thanks 
Bill Power
Arlington, TX

Mr. VanZyck,

My grips arrived this afternoon and I put them on my Kimber Tactical Custom II. I had been looking for a set of grips that were subdued, had a nice feel, and complimented the matte finish on my pistol. Your grips fit the bill. They look and feel great. I would recommend your grips to anyone looking to ditch their wooden grips on a 1911. Thanks for making such a quality product.

Jonathan Hensley
Kingwood, TX


I just wanted to let you know how much I like your grips. One word “SWEET”

 
Thanks again
 
Michael A. Larkin Jr.
 
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John- I am very proud of my new VZ Green Linen Ultra Slim Gatorbacks! The grips are perfect and the look and feel of my CDP Compact is impressive!
Thanks again for the beautiful grips; I look foward to purchasing other VZ Grips in the very near future!
 
Sincerely,
John LeGrand
Edmond, Oklahoma
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John & Tina,
 
Three days and they're here already?... Are you kidding? These grips are superb! Truly combat ready and they got here FAST!!
 
This American war-fighter thanks you for your support. When my brothers in arms need custom 1911 grips, I'm sending them to YOU!!
 
Thank you for a fine product and fast service.
 
Regards,
 
 
"Fortes Fortuna Iuvat" 
 
AD1(AW/NAC) Jon Aston
Flight Engineer / Aviation Warfare Specialist

John,

I received the grips today, thank you. I can't believe how much I like these, they are fantastic. The quality and workmanship is
superb.I like them better than the Carbon Fiber grips I just purchased for twice the cost!! I originally purchased your grips for my black and green Wilson CQB, but the damn things look so nice and feel so good on my Ed Brown Kobra.

Thanks again,
Brian
 

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I recently purchased some VZ Grips for my commander and am really pleased with the prompt service and quality of the product. I will soon order couple more sets ogrips for my wife's commander and my Springfield. Once again, thank you for an excellent product and service.

LT Alan Feinstein, U.S. Army Military Intelligence


 John,

I received the grips yesterday. Kind of neat. I installed the Green/Black on a Parked Springfield that has scallops. This is very similar to the Pistol I am doing for the Handgunner Giveaway. I hope to be able to shoot it over
the weekend. I like the feel. I like a thinner grip and these feel thinner.I was surprised at the Red/Black. They look like a dark pair of coco-bolo grips I have on a Pistol.
I am sure I will be placing an order next week.

Richard Heinie

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I received my most recent grip order and they are flawless as always.  I truly appreciate your quality product.  Attached are some pics of my Dan Wesson Commander Classic and Kimber Ultra Carry II wearing VZs.  Thanks and keep up the good work.
 
Sincerely,
 
Sgt. George S. Gonzales USMC

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 Hello John:
 
Just received the grips. Thank you for the quick shipping.  They are great. They fit perfectly on my SA 1911 4" Champion Operator. These grips are the coolest--I have very little grip on my hands for some reason, so the extra grip helps-- and the operator paper are just right w/o gloves.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Justin Viener
Virginia HBW

 


John, thanks for taking care of the recess cut in my bobtail Alien G-10 grips.

 
 I am completely happy with the work and they are cut more precisely than the originals.   
Once again, these are superb grips with a great feel and look.
 
I will be back ordering more in the future.
 
 
Thanks,
 
Chris N.
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Hello.

 
Just wanted to drop a note to yall about how amazing the Pro-Slim grips feel & look on my Hi-Power. I have tried alot of other manufacturers grips, but none of them can compare to the Pro-Slims. Not even the various wood grips can come close.
 
The Pro-Slims really shine when I take my Hi-Power out shooting.
Slowfire, rapidfire, singles, hammers, failure drills are all very comfortable.
 
I have attached a picture of my Hi-Power with your grips. Feel free to use it in your gallery.
 
Thanks for making such a fine grip. Every Hi-Power should be so equipped.
 
Chris Walley
Waynesboro, Mississippi
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 John,

All ready ordered and received some of your G-10 Ambi Tiger- Stripe grips, want to tell you thanks.
These are sweet!!!, I've been a 1911 man my whole life and have used many differant types of grips, but these are by far the BEST I have ever used. Thank you sir, You do nice work!!!!
Best regards, an extremely satisfied customer
KJP.
 

  Dear sir,

Thank you for your sponsorship and the grips you furnished for the recent Single Stack Classic pistol match that Richard Heinie puts on. I had the very good fortune to win a pistol that Richard worked on and it has your grips on it. I believe they are the green canvas. They are very nice grips and I plan on showing everyone these and hope to get more in the future. Thanks again.

Mark Hoeppner
Lexington MO


John,

Arrived, they look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nick M. East
Wenatchee, WA

 

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Mr. VanZyck,

Sorry for the late reply, but I did receive the grips within one days time. They are quite stunning! In fact a friend of mine ordered a pair of the aliens in black for his Wilson CQB 1911 the day after I fitted mine. He was jealous of my half as expensive springfield operator haha! The Desert Sand goes great with the blued armory kote finish and will match my summer khaki patrol uniform nicely. I spent this week qualifying with the weapon and ended up shooting expert (marksman, sharpshooter, expert and master are our scoring levels). I can't help but think these grips may have aided me with my overall control of the weapon in this blistering heat. Sweat was never a problem on the range and it was over 100 degrees every day. Never had grips this aggressive before! Some of the range staff who carried 1911's were very impressed with the aliens and I gave them your information. I'll definitely look to you first for grips in the future! I'm going to be picking up an STI Escort as my backup and off duty carry and I'll contact you as soon as I do for another set! Thanks again for your quick and timely service. You make an awesome product!

- Ryan

p.s. please feel free to add this excerpt to your website review section. I also included a photograph of the 1911 that I made in photoshop which you can include if you deem it fit.

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 I have really enjoyed the Operator grips on my Full size 1911 – the feel and control are outstanding and I’m ordering another set for my Commander as well.  Thank you for a GREAT product!

 
Thank you,
Paul Averna

  I  put your grips on my SW1911 and love them. The screws are nice looking too. I thought you might want to see another one of your products in the field... Thanks for a great product.

Bernie Windham
Colorado Springs, CO

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Mr. VanZyck,

My grips arrived this afternoon and I put them on my Kimber Tactical Custom II. I had been looking for a set of grips that were subdued, had a nice feel, and complimented the matte finish on my pistol. Your grips fit the bill. They look and feel great. I would recommend your grips to anyone looking to ditch their wooden grips on a 1911. Thanks for making such a quality product.

Jonathan Hensley
Kingwood, TX


John,

Truly terrific grips!!! They arrived 3 days after I
sent my order. These grips are very comfortable and
retain heat very nicely when it's 22 degrees outside.
Job well done!!!

Sincerely,
A. Bailey

 


Hi. I have an gun shop in Lillington,NC. I have enclosed a pic of a set of your grips on a custom GSR Sig I built for a customer. Grips are fantastic! When I purchased them the service and communication was excellent.

 
Thanks! -Dave Ruiz
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John,

About a month after seeing your grips on AR15.com, I finally broke down and ordered a set. They arrived on Tuesday, I installed them right away on my Kimber Custom II, they look and feel great!
The color is perfect, the fit is outstanding, and the feel is outstanding! All I can say is, Your grips speak for themself, They are the greatest!!!! Your Customer service, is by far the best and keep up the great work.   
 
Thanks you again,
Dan M.
Anoka, MN.



 Hi John,
I received the new 320 grips yesterday.  Thanks for a really well-made product.  I like the general understated appearance of these grips.  And there is not a rough edge anywhere...great job of finishing. 

Best Regards,
Parker Christie

Seattle, WA
 

 
John,
I forgot to get back to you when my grips came in. The craftsmanship and quality is just phenomenal - and better than expected (the photos always look great in the forums and on your site but to hold 'em and shoot with them brings a new appreciation) - I guess I misunderstood
the properties of micarta - probably based on a cheap knife or poor execution of it's use in the past but these seem _rock solid_ great texture, cool patterns - made my new TLE II look worlds better and they don't gnaw away at my hands like my alumagrips.. love 'em. Thanks for
the quick shipping too!
 
John
San Diego, CA
 

I received my grips late yesterday and, other than needing a little de-burring around the edges, I am very pleased with them.  They feel great and look good ,too.

Bill Lerz
 
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John,

I've received the grips.  I like the profile and the overall feel of the canvas Micarta coarse blasted grips.  The plunger tube support looks good, which is a feature lacking on some custom grips. The edge finish and execution of all the machine cuts is done very nicely without leaving sharp edges and corners. I build high end custom 1911's, and am always looking for new grips to use with my guns.

Thanks for your time,
Hilton Yam
Fine Custom 1911's


 Hi,

I wanted to express my thanks for the completion of my recent order, so please share this with your staff.  I was excited to see that VZ Operators are now available in a compact size and ordered a set, but I wanted them without the mainspring pin cut out and cut flat, not beveled, because the pistol has a magwell.  I got a message a couple of days later that there was a problem, and when I called, I was told that VZ Operators could only be made with the mainspring pin notch.  We agreed to substitute a set of VZ Diamondbacks instead.
 
After about ten days, I called to check on the progress of my order.  The very nice woman who answered the phone knew exactly what order I was talking about and told me she had mailed it the previous day, and after discussing it with your machinist, they were, in fact, able to make me a set of VZ Operators in the configuration I needed.
 
The grips arrived a day or two later, were immediately installed, and I've been using them for about a week now.  Needless to say, the grips fit perfectly and look and feel great.  I am very pleased!
 
I really appreciate the extra effort that everyone put in to deliver the product I wanted, even after I'd already agreed to a substitution.  I have them on my Government models and really like them, so being able to have the same feel on my smaller pistol also is a real plus.  I've tried a lot of different grips, and these are definitely my favorites.  Whenever I order a new 1911, I'll always be ordering set of VZ Grips to go with them.
 
Many, many thanks from a happy customer,
 
Tom Zeman
Wallingford, Connecticut
 

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George T. Walker

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John,

I went out Sunday and shot my Springfield V-12 with the new grips I got from you at the Orlando gun show 11/29. (Blasted Black Canvas). I swear the gun shoots better with these grips. It seems as though I have more control with these than the original walnut grips. Not to mention how much better it looks!!!!!

Thanks again!!
Nathan G.
Winter Haven, FL


 

 


                   I just got my operator grips and have installed them on my springfield px9109lp. fit and finish is first rate. excellent grip,like it molded to my hand. thank you VZ for great service and wonderful quality grips 
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 John,     

The black paper one's arrived today and I love them on my Colt...they are exactly what I was looking for. I carry the Colt off-duty and the slightly smoother grips are great.  I've got the green canvas ones on my Springfield Operator with Surefire X200 light that I use at work for SWAT duty.  Thanks for making great products.....

Shaun Henry
La Mesa, Ca.


Hi John,

 
I want to acknowledge you for your excellent customer service. I am a small business owner too and I want to let you know that you made a difference with the way you handled this order. It was done with efficiency, courtesy, and responsibility. Thank you and have a great weekend.
 
Regards,
Paul

Just noticed that you have some customer photos on your website.  I received my VZ's about 1.5 ago and can't say enough about them.  The offer the best gripping surface of anything that I have encountered.  Great product!

 
Thanks,
Chris
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Your alien grips are awsome.  They are extremly functional, feel great in my hand, and look great on my S&W 1911.  They feel much better than the factory wood grips.  Your staff was very professional and shipping time was very fast. The grips arrived well packed and protected.  I would give my experience with your staff an A+ and the fit/function/look of the grips an A+.  Thanks for the good experience.

 
Sincerely,
 
Charles Hollier
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John,

My name is Tom Gastauer, I purchased a set of Black Operator Grips with Wilson Medallions inset into the grips for my Wilson CQB from you. They look awesome and feel great, but that is not why I'm emailing you. I wanted to thank you because your grips literally saved my hands. I was at the range shooting some hand loads and I had a catastrophic ammo failure in my 1911. Apparently the chambered round exploded and ignited the next round in the magazine which exploded, blasting the follower, spring, and the other rounds in the magazine through the grip and out the bottom of the pistol. I actually took a couple of small pieces of shrapnel in the face. Needless to say it was a hair raising experience. I turned the Wilson into a pistolsmith to have it examined (miraculously it was not damaged) and he told me that if I had wood grips instead of the Micarta grips on my gun, I would had wood splinters blown into my hands. I had black stripes on my hands from where the explosion forced its way between the grips and the pistol, but thats all. The force of the explosion was great, the magazine was completely destroyed, but the grips are completely intact, and after I cleaned then they appear to have only minor damage where the grip screw holes are. Amazing!!!! Thanks again for your awesome grips, they look and feel great, and they saved my hands as well.

Tom Gastauer
Colton, CA

 


Thank you for the excellent product.  I think that your grips accent my Light Weight Commander very well.  I attached a picture for your use.

 
Rgds
Eric Gumpher
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 Sir-
Here in Iraq with the USMC needs some black grips for 1911A1. Actually got a chance to use my pistol once here, functioned as designed

Simper fi
Col Steve Walsh USMC
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Thanks for everything. It is a pleasure doing business with you. I have recommended your beautiful and functional grips to every member of my team (Denver FBI SWAT).

Take care.
Greg

John

 
Just rcv'd my second set of 1911 grips (G-10, VZ Aliens in black). Again, another perfect fit and they feel great!
 
Whenever I need grips...I'm going to you.
 
Thanks
Bill
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Got my VZ Gator back slims, they installed perfectly, fit and look great. Real quality workmanship. The took about 1/4" off the thickness of my carry gun while still allowing a positive grip. Thanks for an excellent product

 

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I received the black paper ultra slim grips I ordered and installed them on my Kimber. As expected, the fit and finish is as close to perfect as one could hope for. But I have to admit, even I was surprised at the difference
 
the slim grips make. My fingers are rather short and fat relative to my palm, and my grip on a standard 1911 is at the limit of what I consider acceptable for firing. I've been thinking about having a short trigger installed. But the slim grips did the trick and put the pad of my finger on
 
the standard trigger in just the right spot. Thanks again.
 
Robert M.
 

John, attached are photos of my Wilson CQB and Ed Brown Special Forces with your black paper ultra slims.  I put these grips on all my 1911's, and I wouldn't use anything else.


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Hi John,

 
I wanted to thank you for making a superior product. Your grips fit perfectly on all my Wilson's, Nighthawk's. Kimber's, and Ed Brown's. 
I have your Diamond Backs on most of my guns, but did try the Gator Backs on a couple of guns. They give enough "grip" without tearing my hands apart. I spent the day shooting today and after 2000 plus rounds my hands are fine. I do carry the Diamond Backs daily and have found them to be very comfortable. You will continue to know when I purchase a new gun because I will be calling you on the way out of the door of the gun shop to order a set. If you happen to know anyone looking for factory grips from all the above mentioned manufactures I have a box full I would let go very cheap!
 
Thanks,
Bruce
Sedalia, Colorado