I see the variance in grip dimensions with my two Blacktails too. The older one, around 12 years old I guess, built by Norm himself has a more compact grip. The newer one was built in the new facility in Indiana and has a fuller grip. It feels pretty good, I might like to have a little meat removed at some point, but I'm having to much fun with it to send it in. I haven't noticed any difference in limb widths, but I haven't measured it and can't see a difference with the naked eye, so I'm good.