I, too, also feel as if the P229 is too small for my hands. Even with the standard polymer two-piece grips. The E2 grips are definitely too small in girth, although the texture is great. I cannot even get a full pinky on that little ledge of a magazine base plate. I also prefer a P226 vs a P229 for that reason alone. For me, the P226 TacOps grips are perfect!