I had Craig make some stocks for some of my Smiths several years ago. I went w/ the "handfit" option-- cheaper in those days, also the only way to get the RB2SB stocks I wanted for a couple J-frames (otherwise not offered for J-frames in 2014). He fashioned these short birdseye boots for my 65-5 LS.

I asked him to make these boots "extra plump" to better fit my larger hands-- they fit fully, and perfectly. Since I'm a lefty I also asked him to scallop both sides, which he did. Since this photo was taken I sanded a shallow groove bottom front corner, MUCH more comfortable on the inside of my pinkie finger.

Craig uses spray lacquer to finish-- I prefer tung oil. So I had him deliver the stocks unfinished (shown). I've handrubbed somewheres 16/18 coats of pure tung on the maple over the course of many months, stopping when the gradual buildup of amber pigmentation gave me the grain contrast I wanted.

One of the best "Smith" decisions I've made.