Somewhat in line with some of the recent 1911 threads I've been pawing through, I've been carrying my 1911 pistols more and more it seems. Preferred method being full steel 5" gov models in JMCK AIWB holsters, all with kydex split loops. However, my job demands that I wear a suit 3-5 days per week, dress belt and shirt tucked, making AIWB sub-optimal. I want to start toting a 1911 during those times as well and have my sights set on a lightweight DW ECO. I'll likely go back to Milt Sparks for a criterion holster and belt to wear on those suit days.
My question: All of my 1911s wear VZ grips in either the Operator II or Simonich pattern. I love love love the look and feel of both these grips, but, I'm worried that they may tear my suit jackets to pieces over the long term. It appears that the regular Operator has a checkering pattern near the front strap as opposed to the golfballs on the Op II. VZ has the texture listed as medium. I've handled the 320 and the ETC and they don't give me confidence inspiring purchase.
Anyone have any experience with all of these grips? Is the OP noticeably less aggressive than the OP II? Anyone carry IWB with them?