even though the grips are zytel type of material, i have had no problems with slippage. I think his bias comes from the new age technology being integrated into these guns. he's from the school where if it works - dont change it. him being a gunsmith i can his point of exchanging steel for a plastic composite. i would of prefered steel with replaceable grips, but i like it and enjoy the gun very much.
thanks for the imput