Hi,
Interestingly enough, August Weiss, the original Mauser Parabellum/P08 specialist, was consulted by Mauser in the 1970s when they were setting up new production.
The redesign of a number of parts was done using the original prewar Mauser drawings.
The main reason why the Parabellum disappeared from history once again was it's original achilles heel. Too darn expensive to set up a viable commercial production line.
The feel of the grips is certainly different, can't disagree with that. They are also a lot sturdier and less likely to split at the ends.
