RUGER® MARK II™/ MARK III™ VOLTHANE PISTOL GRIPS Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
Customers have mixed feelings about the RUGER® MARK II™/ MARK III™ VOLTHANE PISTOL GRIPS. While many appreciate the comfort and improved performance, others are frustrated by poor fit and the need for extensive modifications, including warnings about installation issues. The inconsistent quality has led some users to reconsider purchasing products from Volquartsen in the future.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Fit and Installation
70%
A significant number of reviews express frustration over the fit of the grips, noting that they require extensive fitting and modifications to be usable. This has resulted in dissatisfaction and warnings that the grips may not be suitable for everyone, affecting the overall user experience.
Comfort and Performance
60%
Despite the fitting issues, many reviewers highlight the comfort and performance enhancement the grips provide, especially during long shooting sessions. Enthusiasts appreciated the feel of the grips, indicating they can improve handling and shooting ease for competition use.
Quality Concerns
50%
Some reviews mention disappointment in the quality control, particularly regarding the alignment and manufacturing of the grips. Comments indicating a gap between the grips and frame and problems with the mounting screws contribute to a perception that the product does not meet expectations for a premium brand.
Included Features
40%
A few customers appreciate the inclusion of extra features like an extended bolt release lever and magazine button, which add to the functionality of the grips. However, the requirement to remove certain parts for installation is a notable detail that some found inconvenient.
User Experience with Volquartsen
30%
Mixed experiences with Volquartsen's products are evident, as some customers have decided against purchasing from the brand again due to issues with these grips. However, loyal users who have used multiple sets still advocate for the product once modifications are accepted.
Improve my bullseye score, however...
I have been shooting Rugers for over 30 years, but because of the factory grips that never agreed with my hand, I never used them for competition. I put the volthane grips, along with the Volquartsen accurzing trigger kit, on a Mark III, and I have now found my new competition gun. Love them. However, as someone else mentioned you will have to pull the hammer pin to install the extended slide release. There are plenty of youtube videos out there to show you how to remove and replace all these parts if you don't know how, so not too big of an issue. My big complaints the mounting screws are too long and counter sunk into the rubber grips too deap. There is very little rubber left to tighten the screws, and they will/do interfere with the clip.(requires modifying) The worst thing: The sear pin sits in a void cut in the grip. If this pin wiggles out the thickness of the frame, the sear will shift and make the gun a paper weight until corrected (requires modifying or take your chances). Nothing I would care to do at the range. The factory frames actually have a raised area to prevent this pin from moving. I personally like the grips enough to make the modifications, but a bit surprised/disappointed coming from Volquartsen.

