What's the deal with these grips?

gizmo · 11-19-2013, 07:35 PM

In this day of CNC repros, lots of inexpensive grips on offer in the real world from about $20 to $100, the major differences I have seen with respect to quality of fit, finish and detailing, such as checkering ...mostly having no rhyme or reason to do with the pricing!

There is one notable reputable exception, however... spot on reliable in every way, including a satisfaction guarantee.

In my opinion (and that of others, no doubt) , the firm of Nil Grips, represents the Gold Standard for repro or "replacements."

Nil has some dealers representing him in the US (see Ebay Stores) or you can purchase them for the same price directly from Nil via the internet.

I personally own a pair of highly figured (albeit not garish) walnut grips from Nil Grips, uncheckered, that cost $100 plus a few pennies. Fit and finish are outstanding with cross-sectional profile very accurate by feel and direct measurement when compared to as new originals, which is another thing to bear in mind when considering a set of grips that have been already altered by sanding the checkering off, irrespective of price, originality or the obvious repair evident on this pair.

11-19-2013, 07:35 PM	#10
gizmo User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 27 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	What's the deal on these grips? In this day of CNC repros, lots of inexpensive grips on offer in the real world from about $20 to $100, the major differences I have seen with respect to quality of fit, finish and detailing, such as checkering ...mostly having no rhyme or reason to do with the pricing! There is one notable reputable exception, however... spot on reliable in every way, including a satisfaction guarantee. In my opinion (and that of others, no doubt) , the firm of Nil Grips, represents the Gold Standard for repro or "replacements." Nil has some dealers representing him in the US (see Ebay Stores) or you can purchase them for the same price directly from Nil via the internet. I personally own a pair of highly figured (albeit not garish) walnut grips from Nil Grips, uncheckered, that cost $100 plus a few pennies. Fit and finish are outstanding with cross-sectional profile very accurate by feel and direct measurement when compared to as new originals, which is another thing to bear in mind when considering a set of grips that have been already altered by sanding the checkering off, irrespective of price, originality or the obvious repair evident on this pair.