Beretta 92/96 Grips, Full Size, Checker

Great product

TL/DR = the left grip panel may pinch/rub your slide stop and keep it from working! But it's easily fixed! I LOVE these grips and wish I could give them 5 stars. I'd give a 4.5 if possible. I absolutely love the way they look on my Brigadier Inox, and I love the way they feel even more. The texture is absolutely perfect! The reason I can't give a full five stars is... story time: Ok so I put these on a brand new 92, not my first one but just got this one factory NIB. Ok so I take it to the range and the slide won't lock back on an empty mag, and also won't release when I tug it rearward in "slingshot" fashion. I can use the slide stop/release to drop the slide, but no pulling back and releasing. I had installed a stainless guide rod as well, so I ended up swapping the stock one back in thinking the new one was out of spec, but no changes. So I started a Beretta warranty order to send the gun in, thinking something was wrong with it. I put the gun all back to stock and happened to do a function test with the original factory grips on it and wouldn't you know, everything works perfectly. I put these grips back on and the problem was back. It turned out the left or "driver side" grip panel was snug up against the lower portion of the slide stop, providing resistance. So the slide stop wouldn't pop up on an empty mag, and wouldn't pop down when the slide was pulled further back. SO I ended up taking a sanding bit on my Dremel to the little hollow recess at the top of the inside face of the "driver side" grip panel that sits over the lower portion of the slide stop. I took some material off from that area over the course of 30 seconds or so, and now the gun functions 100% with these grips on it. You can't see what I did when the grips are on the gun as it all took place on the inside of the grip panel. Honestly it was minimal effort and I have no regrets, I would buy these grips again for another one. I really love these grips! I'll come back with photos when I can, if I can remember to.

These grips are great. I feel they really enhance the appearance of my Beretta. They are slightly thinner than the factory grips. Not so much that they spoil my feel for the gun but it is certainly noticeable. If you are looking for thinner grips this would be an excellent choice. Although I have yet to shoot with them, I really like the texture. It is aggressive enough to ensure control but it is not uncomfortable. It did take a little bit of pressure to get them over the bushings but it was easy enough and I never felt like I might damage anything by doing it.

These look fantastic. Change the look for the better and I have received many complements. Very positive grip also.

This review is for the “Cool Hand G10 Grips for Beretta 92 fs, 96 Full Size, m9, 92a1, 92 INOX, Black Pistol Grips Screws Included, Checker Diamond Cut Texture, 1/4" Thin”. I ordered this for a Beretta M9. I love the gun, but one of the biggest complaints about it was that the standard stock grip feels oddly wide for people with small to medium sized hands. The Cool Hand grip was listed as “thin” and I had high hopes it would improve (narrow) the grip. Unfortunately, it did not work for me and I am planning on returning it. Fortunately, it did come in plastic packaging that could be easily opened and re-closed without having to cut it open. This product however… looks good. I didn’t modify or sand anything to get it to fit (no need). It fit like a glove! Perfect! It was a nice improvement in grip texture and not too aggressive. Yet, to me… it seemed to be as thick as the original grip, and even worse at the top where the “thumb sweep area” is. One of the lesser known features of the M9/92FS is that the slide mounted safety can be deactivated (to shoot) by using the same motion as on a 1911 (or most other pistols with safety switches… search for “safety manipulation Beretta M9” for videos on YouTube). The slide mounted safety switch operates differently (opposite from a frame mounted safety) it has a spring action and is actually made to “spring up” when your thumb rubs against it. It pushes slightly forward first… and then springs UP as you sweep DOWN with your thumb. It sounds weird, but works just nicely once you train a tad with it. I had hoped that thinner grips could help me with reaching these controls easier (it helped when I tested it with the grips completely removed and wrapped with a couple layers of cloth to test it). Unfortunately, the Cool Hand grips isn’t tapered inward like the original (where the thumb sweeps). So, it actually makes it worse. So, if you don’t use this feature and you only need better looks or a better grip texture, these replacement grips may work fine for you.

These hurt. They feel great in your hand but if you carry, they will kill your skin. Wear something between the grip and your body.

Fit perfectly. Gave the gun a great finish

Nice