griffbl: The ergonomics of handguns are subtle. I for one really like the RB specially in the combat grips. This is why Instructors are continually telling people looking for their first handgun to go to a range where they rent handguns and try all that they can out for 'feel'. Then select the model that feels 'right' to you. The angle of grip to bore axis varies considerably on autoloaders. I like the angle of the Colt 1911, while other will like the angle of the Ruger Mk I,II and III. It is all subjective. I tried a Para Ordinance autoloader with the double stack magazine. I couldn't stand it so never acquired a Para.

As mentioned, any RB S&W can be re-gripped with the conversion grip to SB. Just remember......the biggest factor in concealability of any handgun is the size and shape of the grip. The length of the barrel has very little to do with concealability. ........ Big Cholla