this is a thread that i will watch with great interest since i dont understand the idea at all.... dont get me wrong, many of my handguns have had grip replacements but never based on the LOOK of the grip on the gun. when i get a gun, i shoot it, if the grips are satisfactory, they stay on it, if not i find a set of pachmayrs or hogues or uncle mikes and call it good. my gun are all tools and i wouldnt refinish my framing hammer two tone nor would i add a mother of pearl chain brake to my chainsaw and my shovel will never have european engraving .....

I don't understand bling on a CCW . Sorry mine are working guns. I did rattle can my AR.

I have put Aluminum Grips on several of my guns.

I like the rough feel and also the look.

JMHO

real personal choice but on blued or black i like light color-walnut etc on stainless or nickel i like darkwood-rosewood etc. altamont grips in ill and badger grips in n. c. expensive!