It's all a matter of fit to YOUR hand and the answer isn't the same for every frame size. For me, Pachmayr makes the better grip for J frames, and good ones for K, L and N frames. But for my 325PD, the Hogue was a real lifesaver. You have to try them yourself. In some cases, you can't even be sure which is best until you fire the gun. I wouldn't rely on anyone's advice without knowing his exact hand size, although some of the posts above do mirror my experience. You must try them out yourself.