A Gripping story

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by gunbugs

I like the checkering on the new grips, but the fit at the bottom of the sideplate is lacking.

Many manufacturers are like that. I have to wonder why?

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Many manufacturers are like that. I have to wonder why?

It may have been to save production costs. Original Left grip scales are pointy in front at the top. Many repro grips seem to have this area rounded, and symmetrical with the ones on the right. Cutting blanks from a single pattern, sans point?