As some have already said, it's to a large extent a question of taste and personal preferences.
I don't like the looks of the Hogues and they feel sticky and too soft in my hand but that's just me.
I find the Pachmayr much more pleasant to the eye (although nothing compares to wood). More importantly, the fit my hand perfectly. Another advantage of the Pachmayr, at least for us S&W users, is that they have a wide selection of grips to accommodate virtually any need. I for instance have small hands and use the Compac Professional in my square butt K frames and the Compac in my J frames.
For semiautos, however, the Pachmayr are usually too thick (their grips for the 1911 are the only ones I find tolerable).
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