Ahrends makes boot grips for the 629 which leave the bottom of the frame exposed. The Ahrends RB grips above are full length. Recoil distribution is about the same for each, but a longer grip provides better torque control, more important for LH shooting.
I have boot grips on a 3" 629, but full length RB "Banana" grips on a 4" model. I put Ahrends round-to-square grips on a 6" 629 because it is so durned barrel heavy I have to keep hitching up with RB grips.
Ahrends grips are wider across the back for recoil distribution, and promote a high grip for recoil control. The web of my thumb is most comfortable even with the top of the backstop. Hogue grips are thinner and have a palm bulge which places the web of my thumb about 1/2" below the break.
I have a set of VZ RB grips in checkered G-10 (dark cherry) on a 2-5/8" 629PC. They're comfortable, and a little longer, extending about 1/4" below the bottom of the frame.
Last edited by Neumann; 07-11-2017 at 02:01 PM.
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