Smitty79 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I am re-reading Ben Stoeger's practical shooting book. I think my grip thickness is off.I've been shooting a CZ85 but I am ordering a Shadow. I'm trying to come up with the right grips.My CZ85 has Copper Gun Grips, I love their surface and toughness, but I think they may be too thin. They are about the same thickness as the stock grips.When I get my grip, my strong hand fingers wrap around far enough that I have a hard time getting the "meat" of my support hand on the grip to get good pressure.What should I get? I'm thinking of trying the CZC thick aluminum, but I'm interested in recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Have seen people do this. Build up or use a thicker grip on the stong hand to position the trigger finger in the correct spot on the trigger. Not sure what the options out there. the wood grips offer a thicker side, the thick aluminum. the factory rubber grip is thicker too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyAxon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I have medium/large hands and I shoot an accushadow. I switched from the factory thin aluminum grips to the thick, aggressive patterned CZ custom grips. The "lemon grater" ones. The thickness of the grip is perfect for me and the aggressive texture really digs into my hands. They are perfect for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty79 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 I have medium/large hands and I shoot an accushadow. I switched from the factory thin aluminum grips to the thick, aggressive patterned CZ custom grips. The "lemon grater" ones. The thickness of the grip is perfect for me and the aggressive texture really digs into my hands. They are perfect for me. This sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I replaced my aluminum grips with the factory rubber. They felt better and they don't get cold during the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Solo Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 The most important thing about the pistol grip is that you don't think about it when shooting. If it doesn't feel natural, change it. Small, medium and large, lots of different choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feegee Dean Matlock Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Let me know what you want to do with the old ones I may want them. I have a Czechmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I've got decent sized paws. I use either the arched CZC grips or the rubber grips. I kind of prefer the rubber ones but find them butt ugly, especially next to the CZC ones. Haven't tested enough to see which I actually shoot better with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty79 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 I've ordered some rubber grips. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickboy44 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I just got the thick Double Alpha grip and i like them. I have big hands and i wish someone would come out with something thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickboy44 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) I'm going to try the 2 different size grips like someone posted above Edited November 29, 2014 by stickboy44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmt Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I found the thin aluminum grips to be too thin, so I bought the factory rubber grips. I've been shooting with rubber grips for a few months but just changed the weak side grip back to the thin aluminum. I'll try that for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitedd Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I would try some sport tape to increase the thickness to see where you want to end up. After you find the thickness you desire then you can measure them and start looking for grips in that thickness. Texture and shape can be as important as thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I have a CZ Shadow and have tried them all .... thick Al, thin Al, rubber, VZ, Copper Guns ... in the end i hd to resort to Ghetto gunsmithing, I took the thick Al grips and fashioned my own ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewtac Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I have a set of the lemon graters awaiting my sp01. I have also thought about adding grip tape to the front and back strap area to increase the circumference and add textutre, assuming the graters aren't big enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rack&roll Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I have a set of the lemon graters awaiting my sp01. I have also thought about adding grip tape to the front and back strap area to increase the circumference and add textutre, assuming the graters aren't big enough. Definitely do this, it makes a difference. I use 3M decking tape from Home Depot. Works great. Oh, and I love the look and feel of my VZ Hyena brown tactical diamond grips from CZC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I started running the "thick aluminum" grips and eventually settles on covering the entire left grip with grip tape. Hand placement makes more difference than changing grips alone. I recorded this for another shooter ages ago but it still comes in handy to explain. I show my grip on my CZ at 3:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combsie Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I just got the thick Double Alpha grip and i like them. I have big hands and i wish someone would come out with something thicker. Does anyone over here (US) sell these? I cant seem to find them on any US seller's site. Also, which grips have you found work best with xxl hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty79 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 I am currently shooting with the CZ thick rubber and like them a lot. I have a Shadow coming soon. When that gets here, I will go into grip testing mode again. I picked up some DA thick aluminum to try as well as the CopperGunGrips and the Lemon Grater grips that I've spec'd to come on the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewtac Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have vz and lemon graters. The graters are thicker, both are about the same gripiness. I prefer the graters with some thick skateboard tape on the front and back strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I played around with different thicknesses as well and ended up liking the thin aluminums the best. Thicker grips just didn't seem to feel right to me, but oddly enough when I pick up a 2011 that one feels right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDM Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I bought a set of these a couple weeks ago for for $26. They're thick enough that my weak hand makes contact, they're perfect for grip tape, and they were not $90. http://www.amazon.com/Hogue-CZ-75-CZ-85-Grips-Aluminum/dp/B001TEBMQ2/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1421492828&sr=8-20&keywords=cz+75+grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lior Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Alma has a point. The weak side grip should provide friction to counter the twist against the support hand that results from recoil. Grip tape or embedded sand is the order of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I just got the thick Double Alpha grip and i like them. I have big hands and i wish someone would come out with something thicker. Does anyone over here (US) sell these? I cant seem to find them on any US seller's site. Also, which grips have you found work best with xxl hands? pretty sure ben stoegers pro shop sell the DAA thick grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himurax13 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I replaced my aluminum grips with the factory rubber. They felt better and they don't get cold during the winter. I recently switched all of my CZ75's over the factory rubbers. I like the palmswell and the top of the grips to rest my thumb on. I tried some VZ grips and the thick and thin aluminum grips and they were too thin for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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