Being that my S&W 686-5 with a 6" barrel is
the round butted variety, I just got use to
the Hogue rubber combat grip's. As a matter
of fact, I just removed the S&W smooth wood,
finger grooved grip's from my S&W 629-5, and
went back to Hogue rubber's. I guess you
might say I like 'em pretty much?
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.