Superb upgrade not only for looks but for use!
Just slightly thicker at widest point than factory G10 grips, this allows for a marvelous contouring/chamfering that makes the grips feel more secure, comfortable, and stable in hand. The factory grips have 90 degree edges that are workable but these are definitely an upgrade!<br /><br />The line pattern is visually appealing, running the length of the knife, it provides a medium level of traction overall with slightly more traction on the outside portions of the grip where it's needed more, again well thought out, not going anywhere once in hand. These could be used for extended lengths of time without issue. The construction is also solid with very good fit. The factory liners drop in perfectly, screw holes line up, the action remains just as free-swinging as from the factory, so the "flickable" action of the PM2 is retained. These are the exact same length and width as the factory G10 scales.<br /><br />The shipping time was about 4 and 1/2 weeks from the moment the order was placed to when it arrived. The shipping progress tracker is more basic/limited so if you like to look for those daily progress updates on where your package is at, you will be sorely disappointed and simply have to wait patiently. They were safely wrapped with a nice note, small lanyard braid, and no concerns there.<br /><br />Two small issues, , both are more "nit-picks" than functional issues.<br />1) The lanyard tube hole is slightly over-bored. The factory G10 scales have a tight hole which has the lanyard tube almost snap in, or requiring a lot of friction fit to install and remove. These CF scales don't have that level of friction fit and the lanyard tube is a "drop-in" fit with the slightest amount of movement. Once the scales are on and screws tightened, this isn't evident, no rattle or anything else and is solid. No functional problem really.<br />2) The scales come with a counter-sunk foot-print milled into the scales for the factory pocket clip, making it a flush-fit affair. This is very good attention to detail as the scales are slightly thicker than the factory G10. However if you have an aftermarket deep carry clip, like a Lynch-Clip this will not match up as there is material that still needs milled out to the rear of the knife handle. I used a fine-toothed metal rectangular file for slow removal and things worked perfectly. DISCLAIMER: prepare accordingly and read up on safety/PPE if you want to file/grind/sand CF.<br /><br />I am actually more satisfied with these scales than I was expecting and before was considering selling the knife and scales to satisfy other purchases, but this combo along with the deep carry clip and clip mod has put this into regular carry now. WOW! Love it.
Rating: 5 stars