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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)
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,
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!
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,
Chip Weld
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
-craig leach
Good morning,
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.
John,
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!!!!
I received my grips on Saturday and got them installed tonight on my
Springfield 9mm. Very nice, they are nice and smooth.
Hello Tina,
I received your grips in the mail and I love them.
-Chris
Hi Everybody
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
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!
Hello,
Hello,
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.
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
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
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!
John,
Jeff Bieler
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
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”
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
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
Hello John:
Virginia HBW
John, thanks for taking care of the recess cut in my bobtail Alien G-10 grips.
Hello.
John,
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
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.
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!
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
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 Isent 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.
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
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!
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.
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,
Enough???
George T. Walker
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
skruffy

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,
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!
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.
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.
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
Col Steve Walsh USMC
Take care.
Greg
John
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
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.
A Terry
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