I agree that the checkering would probably make it easier to hold and control, but for how I’m going to use the firearm it really won’t make a huge difference. My inference was that I would be willing to pay the extra money and wait the 3 months if I was going to carry it, because if I thought I might need to defend myself with the weapon it would be worth it.
On another topic anybody have any idea what the value would be a on preban glock 17 10mm that is NIB and never fired. Friend has one and want to sell he has had since new in 93