The factory grip is so worn, and the medallion on one side is sticking out the back of the grip kind of like it would hold the grip away from the gun a little bit - I kind of wanted to replace the grips and keep the originals in case I ever sell it (like that will happen) but I haven't decided yet. I will say Smith and wesson really designed this with concealability in mind. I have yet to find another gun I would rather carry than this on. It is so comfortable I hardly know it's there and I am confident I can hit my target with it, and that it won't fail. I really love .38 specials.