jte Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Have any of my fellow Beretta lovers tried VZ grips out? I'm curious about a couple things if you have. Are they thinner than stock panels? Thicker? I can handle a bit thinner, don't want thicker. How about shifting your grip? When you shift the gun to reload, do they let you do it, or are they so grippy they make it hard to do that? The checkering on them seems to me to be a bit low, the factory panels have checkering all the way up to the top grip screws, but VZ seems to stop short. It looks to me like the meaty part of my left hand would be on the smooth part of the grip. Am I right about this? Thanks in advance for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlamarra Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I put the hogue wrap-around grips on my beretta. Those things are incredibly grippy and don't give me a problem when shifting my grip to reload. In fact, when I tried the gun again with the factory grips, I thought the gun was too slippery. I haven't tried the VZ grips, but I wouldn't worry about them being too grippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlamarra Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Update: I'd like to start shooting SSP in IDPA matches, so I put the factory grips back on. The gun moves around too much in my hand when I shift grips to release the mag. I'm sure I'd get used to it, but I ended up putting some grip tape on there. It's SOOO much better than the stock grips. http://www.amazon.com/6-Pack-Glock-Grip-Tape-acquisition/dp/B00C7WXTJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373564839&sr=8-2&keywords=glock+grip+tape I also put some on the slide over the ridges so I don't accidentally release the slide & have the safety selector hit my hands (which happens from time to time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvb Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I suggest burner grips if you like the grip tape. same thickness as factory. -rvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon64 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Too bad you can't get grips for the Storm line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Switch the mag release button to the other side and don't worry about flipping the gun in your grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have vz grips on a high power very thin almost too thin for my taste and I don't have big hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlamarra Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Switch the mag release button to the other side and don't worry about flipping the gun in your grip. Tried that. It was just too awkward. I just got used to shifting my grip and it's become muscle memory now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUshooter Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 We use VZ grips on our Berettas. They are almost identical thickness, though maybe just slightly thicker. We have the more aggressive golf ball texture. It does not present a problem during adjusting grip, though your hands will likely have to build up some callouses. I believe that the texture does not extend up to the top screw due to its aggressive nature. It may tear up your thumbs if it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebravo Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I have the Hogue overmolded panels... And strongly dislike them. Grippy, but too thick. Holding out 'til Christmas for VZs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindynles Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I really like the VZ Golf ball grips on my M9A1. They are almost exactly the same thickness as the plastic factory grips. They feel much better than the stock grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
als14 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I put their golf ball grips on my 92A1 and love them. My brother has them on his 92FS and is also very happy with them. They are pretty grippy, but we haven't had any issues as far as manipulating the gun. Your support hand will ride up on the smooth part, but again, no issues with that either. The G10 material, even without checkering, seems to do a nice job. At least for us anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbebeau Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 As FSU shooter said we use VZ golf ball texture on the FSU team. I am a huge fan of them. Very grippy. Also I believe VZ is going to start making the texture all the way up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I've got VZ grips on my Beretta and they seem identical in size and shape. Yes, they have a more aggressive texture, but absolutely no issues if you need to slightly turn the gun to access mag release. Definitely get yourself a set of VZ's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19852 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 If VZ puts the texture all the way up I'll buy some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramairthree Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Best grips I have used on a Beretta. An EII, Wilson, or M9A1 checkered frame with them is amazing. I like the slant grips. I used to consider the Ergo grips my favorite, but they do not make them anymore and I prefer the VZs any way. Grip is similar to factory size wise, a sliver smaller in just the right places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butro Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I just acquired one of the Italian police 92S pistols and would like to replace the grips with the VZ golfball grips. Would the G10 grips be difficult to grind down to allow for the mag release at the bottom of the grip? I know I need good respirator and all that but any tips or experience doing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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