642 Grip Question

[Shorty 45 MK2]

I know Ruger makes a a smaller boot grip for the LCR as does Hogue in G10 (I think) and Eagle in wood, but it's kind of pricey.

 

[Dogguy]

Pachmayr Compac grips give a high, solid hold, cover the backstrap completely, and absorb recoil extremely well.

They are longer than the boot-style grips but really not difficult to conceal. I've pocket-carried a J-frame with them for a good many years. If anyone has noticed the gun nothing has been said and I haven't seen anyone staring meaningfully at my right front pocket.

Agreed. I have had the identical experience pocket carrying a 642 for years now. With no place to put my pinkie finger, I really dislike boot-style grips. Oddly enough I also find the tiny S&W Diamondwood grips useful. They're just barely long enough for my pinkie finger to make contact and they conceal about as well as can be expected.