I recently purchased an ed brown, which came with a stained cocobolo grips. Although, the fit and the finish on the cocobolo grips were superb, I wanted something darker and with more grip.
The VZ aliens standard panels with the thumb cut is what I decided on, and the following is my impressions of this fine grip.
First, the fit and the finish is top notch. Ed brown's thumb safety was hitting the top of the left grip, mainly due to the curvature of the thumb safety. However, I was able to fix the problem with file and five minutes of my time.
Next, the thumb notch is perfect. The magazine release is standard low profile, but is much easier to operate than the extended release on my springer.
Finally, the aliens g10 grip seems to hold my hands like glue. Much better grip control at the range with little to no jump. I have read reviews that aliens g10 is too abrasive, but I disagree. I feel the new glock grips are much more abrasive.
Aliens G10 is attractive and does one thing that the grip panels should do. Keeps your hands firmly on the gun.
At $74 delivered ($7 discount on the Facebook), I am very happy with my purchase.