Thanks for the compliments...I just happened to be in the "right place at the right time!" Yes, the grips were expensive (about $80.00) but they are a rare Morando wood from Africa (I have the original packaging) and Hammerdown (Kurt Vogler) did a superior finishing job on them. I also went to the range with it last Sun. (before I changed the grips) It shoots so wonderful, nice tight groups at 25'. One of the "old timers" there remarked on what a nice trigger it has. Overall, a very unusual find for me! Norm