You are welcome for those blue grips Covert. As you know, those were in my personal stash for years in my toolbox. They have a very nice even pattern to them. The blue coloring intertwined with the black carbon fiber is “delicate” in nature, and those were always considered “The Best Ones” back in the day. They look great on your NP3 coated frame. A sweet R9 you have there Covert. . . . . . . Real sweet. Enjoy it.