Jim V, thanks for the info. I might give King's a try also.
update on the S&A grips. They came in a couple days ago. They are NOT linen, but are smooth micarta (phenolic resin? without the linen matrix). I like the way the linen mic contours and textures. not slick like these.
But, today I bead-blasted them and they turned out pretty nice, dull matte grey.
I'll try em for awhile, see how I like em.
I wasn't trying too hard for looks, these are on a tactical .45.