Sure its fugly, but it just works
I sprang for $50 for a set of Hogue hardwood grips, and now that same ugly duckling is a beautiful swan. Red/orange striped Tulipwood, just looks awesome peaking out above my orangish-brown Galco holster.
Mine are not checkered, and the Tulipwood is way prettier with the vertical red/orange stripes, but this pic gives you the idea.
An a dozen spare grip clips as they seem to break easily. .224 Boz is a fun recipe for the CZ52 also !