VanGoghComplex
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I'm pondering some a nice wooden Hogue square-butt grip for my 5" 686+.
Just curious what the prevailing opinion is on aesthetics.
Just curious what the prevailing opinion is on aesthetics.
What's wrong with ebony?
Why would you assume the rest of us are any different? You think that because a person likes aesthetically pleasing grips that they're not concerned with function? You think I just bought grips because they were "pretty"? Do you know how much I had to pay John Culina to make those ivory micarta grips, on the 629 above, to just the right specs? I was so elated to find a maker that would produce grips of the perfect shape out of ivory micarta that I had three sets made for various frame sizes. You probably don't realize this but it's actually quite insulting to imply that a person is only concerned with looks, when they may have spent untold thousands of dollars in search of grips that work best, with function as the primary objective. Grips that fit both the gun and shooter and allow for better shooting. I've tried those rubbers you love, Hogue, Pachmayr and Uncle Mike's. I've also tried at least a dozen pairs of Hogue wood grips. I have tried grips from Altamont, Ajax, Eagle, Herrett's, Tedd Adamovich, Nutmeg Sports, BarS, Ahrends, Lett's, CLC, Tom Sargis, Sack Peterson, John Culina and various other makers to find what works. I have $450 invested in two pairs of custom grips that I will never use again. In essence, I've gone to a lot more effort and expense to find the right grips that work than you ever have or likely ever will. So please, enjoy your $20 rubbers but don't insult those of us who want a little more.Since I shoot my handguns and not just look at them, I prefer grips that feel good in my hand and help in shooting.
Why would you assume the rest of us are any different? You think that because a person likes aesthetically pleasing grips that they're not concerned with function? You think I just bought grips because they were "pretty"? Do you know how much I had to pay John Culina to make those ivory micarta grips, on the 629 above, to just the right specs? I was so elated to find a maker that would produce grips of the perfect shape out of ivory micarta that I had three sets made for various frame sizes. You probably don't realize this but it's actually quite insulting to imply that a person is only concerned with looks, when they may have spent untold thousands of dollars in search of grips that work best, with function as the primary objective. Grips that fit both the gun and shooter and allow for better shooting. I've tried those rubbers you love, Hogue, Pachmayr and Uncle Mike's. I've also tried at least a dozen pairs of Hogue wood grips. I have tried grips from Altamont, Ajax, Eagle, Herrett's, Tedd Adamovich, Nutmeg Sports, BarS, Ahrends, Lett's, CLC, Tom Sargis, Sack Peterson, John Culina and various other makers to find what works. I have $450 invested in two pairs of custom grips that I will never use again. In essence, I've gone to a lot more effort and expense to find the right grips that work than you ever have or likely ever will. So please, enjoy your $20 rubbers but don't insult those of us who want a little more.
Notice I said not MY first priority. Never said anything negative about folk's with other priorities. I said folks like to personalize their handguns, just human nature. Sorry if you took that as an insult. Maybe you are a tad sensitive or just grouchy again today. Seems to me, the question asked was "What do you like?" not "what does only CraigC like?That's not saying that grips need to be ugly to be functional, but looks are not my first priority.
Did you actually read what I wrote? I've spent a lot of time and money looking for grips that WORK. For you to assume that it was done only for looks. Yes, I have a lot invested and I take it seriously.As ou said, you spend a lot of time and money making them look just so.
No, beauty is easy. Function, not so easy. Not in vain at all. For the results are worth the journey.So you've spent thousands of dollars in vain in attempt to find the perfect combination of beauty and function.
Making a point, one that you clearly missed. I probably have to accept that you really don't have a clue what I'm talking about.Are you braggin' or just complainin'?