Until recently, I had always used Pachmayr Compac Pro grips on my round butt K-frame snubbies (2" and 3"). They just felt good and looked good on those compact guns. Recently I picked up a new (to me) 3" Model 65 that came with the Hogue Bantam grips and I have really grown to like them. They are much more comfortable and the finger grooves and palm swell just fit my hands more naturally. I like them so well that I have bought several sets for all my other guns and retired all my Pachmayrs.
I have a set for my 696 and really like them. There is a good youtube video on removing them with a credit card for those of us that lost the little wedge tool. JF
I'm one of the lucky guys who's hand/fingers fit the Hogue finger grooves perfectly. Not wanting more grip than needed I find the Bantam grip works equally well on round butt L-frames too.
My new favorite grips
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