Different left and right side grips (handguns)

[ja308]

I was wondering if anyone has grips that differ from the left to right side.

This legendary 30s FBI gun fighter did have 2 different images on his 44 special.

During his tenure at OKCPD, Jelly Bryce favored a Smith & Wesson 3rd Model Hand Ejector, in .44 Spl. The sixgun had fixed sights and a 4" barrel. In addition, it was nickel-plated and nicely engraved, and had ivory stocks. On the right stock panel was a carved steer head, while on the left was a black cat and the number “13.” Not the superstitious type, Bryce claimed that the only bad luck his gun would bring would be to criminals. And, thinking to expand his area of criminal hunting, Jelly Bryce had his eye on the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Note the steer head on right panel might have had 2 small rubies for the eyes.
Full story,

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/profile-jelly-bryce-oklahoma-gunfighter/

[Temecula_Komrad]

It was quite common for revolvers to have different grips, where the shooters thumb had a rest to help steady the pistol. Mainly on "target" models, but not uncommon for duty pistols either. Probably one of the best examples are the Roper grips, and here is where the asymmetrical really show:

https://gunsmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/G-0311-ROPER-8.jpg

[SG29736]

I've got a great book about Jelly Bryce. Really gun read.

[ja308]

I've got a great book about Jelly Bryce. Really gun read.

Is it the trilogy by Mike Conti ?

[CWL]

I have them on target pistols. Even my Ruger MKII target has 'em.

[DrewN]

I run regular profile VZ's on my strong side and thin ones on my weak on my 1911s. Just get better purchase from my support hand with the flatter profile.

[broadside]

I ran a palm swell on the strong side and a flat on the support side for few matches. I have big hands so the palm swell was nice but with my grip the support hand was pushing on the swell too much and moving the gun right. The flat on that side made it not happen but its not quite enough. I need a smaller palm swell on that side or just learn to adapt my grip a bit with the matching size grip

[ja308]

I run regular profile VZ's on my strong side and thin ones on my weak on my 1911s. Just get better purchase from my support hand with the flatter profile.

You given this matter some thought and Thank You . What are VZ grips ?

[ja308]

I ran a palm swell on the strong side and a flat on the support side for few matches. I have big hands so the palm swell was nice but with my grip the support hand was pushing on the swell too much and moving the gun right. The flat on that side made it not happen but its not quite enough. I need a smaller palm swell on that side or just learn to adapt my grip a bit with the matching size grip

Thanx for sharing the techniques you have tried. Nice to learn other solutions to grips improving marksmanship.

[bohoki]

my sig 226 grips on one side there is a flat area for the decock lever its not like that on the otherside

[DrewN]

You given this matter some thought and Thank You . What are VZ grips ?

A company that manufactures aftermarket grips for various firearms. One of, if not the most prominent in the field.

[TKM]

Whatever you do, don't tell him about Nill-Griffe.

https://us.nill-shop.com/

Or Wicked Grips. (hardware only, I like the black opal grip screws on my X5)

https://wickedgrips.com/

[CWL]

You given this matter some thought and Thank You . What are VZ grips ?

AFAIK, VZ Grips only makes m1911 grips, so don't bother if you have other handguns.

Now Nill Grips, they make wood grips that your grandkids will fight over!

[sarbiker]

AFAIK, VZ Grips only makes m1911 grips, so don't bother if you have other handguns.

Now Nill Grips, they make wood grips that your grandkids will fight over!

They're known for their 1911 grips but they make much more including AR grips...!!!

https://vzgrips.com/

[ja308]

Thank You Friends for the links, I have bookmarked them for future use.
Some time back I bought some very beautiful but cheap grips from a large online site. Unfortunately their beauty was only skin-deep as they quickly broke after firing standard loads.

I have replaced them with RioGrand grips and I was assured they are strong enough. That said I wear different clothes and see no reason why I should not change grips for an occasion.
Yeah its a first world problem.

http://riograndecustomgrips.com

I did ask about getting grips with the USMC, Eagle, Globe and Anchor symbol or the 3rd MarDiv and was told the USMC filed a complaint against them. Not wanting to have their logo on guns.

Sad to know the Corp has gone woke.