Thanks for the reply alma. I love the grip and definitely do not plan to alter it in any way. If anything I want to try the rougher one. The issue isn't Titty skin or blisters, it was my calluses were doing funny things. Shaved the one that was bothering me and shot 300 rounds last night and my hand feels fine. I think I did a poor job of wording what was happening, a lot of people have thought it was too rough and that's what was hurting.