The OEM Grips are best for carry but, they hurt me now that my hands are 70 years old. I use Hogue Tamers and Pachmayr Compacts so I can practice without pain. When I buy pants I just make sure they fit my off hand pocket. There is always a J-Frame in my off hand pocket. Here are Two of a few.
Best J frame grips for CCW 340
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Yes they are. Mine are the Hogue 60000 and they wrap around. Thicker with the increased finger size/reach on the front and the backstrap covered, wider on the sides for the palm, and fit my hands well. I think Pachmayr has an open back model.
I picked this Desantis Clip Grip up a year or so ago. It is shaped along the lines of a Spegel boot grip, but has the waist band clip like a Barami. I wrapped it with a layer of Brooks Tactical Agrip. After trying quite a few J frame grip options over the years, this one is here to stay.
That's what you gotta do, try different ones, I did too. 
For AIWB carry I'm using the Compac Professional right now as they're the best compromise for grip & concealability for me.
The Compac Presentations give you the most to hang onto, which is great for full loads at the range, but a little more than I want IWB or pocket.
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For AIWB carry I'm using the Compac Professional right now as they're the best compromise for grip & concealability for me.
The Compac Presentations give you the most to hang onto, which is great for full loads at the range, but a little more than I want IWB or pocket.
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I have carried off and on a 340 for a very long time. The best grips for concealment and recoil reduction I have found, at Crimson Trace LG405's.
The little air pocket covers the backstrap and the grips are very thin allowing me to carry and draw from a variety of pants. The laser lets me fire from a variety of positions with a great deal of accuracy. I am a believer.
The little air pocket covers the backstrap and the grips are very thin allowing me to carry and draw from a variety of pants. The laser lets me fire from a variety of positions with a great deal of accuracy. I am a believer.
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Ditto on the CT grips. Aside from the laser, the padded backstrap is awesome.
The older version of what came on Taurus small-frames. Showcased in this thread:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/firear...05-taurus-856-vs-j-frames.html?highlight=boot
http://smith-wessonforum.com/firear...05-taurus-856-vs-j-frames.html?highlight=boot
I put a set of Herritts Shooting Ace wood grips on my 442 Pro Series that cover the backstrap. Along w/an old Tyler grip adapter it’s a perfect fit for my XLG hands and worked great at the range today. Ran a man sized Q target out to 25 yards and scored five for five hits high center chest over & over. What you need is something to cover the backstrap w/o compromising concealment too much.
So far I've tried Hogue wood bantams, Altamont Falconia and, of course, the factory boot grips on my 642's. I like shooting with the Hogues the best, but they're wide at the butt and don't carry quite as well in my pocket as the factory grips. So, with that, the 642 I carry every day has the factory grips on it. Does anyone know a wood grip with a nearly identical profile to the factory rubber boots?
Der Verminator
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These Crimson Trace grips fit me PERFECTLY and may be a little ugly, but I will never buy any other J frame grip.
Also.......the laser is a huge help in bad light.
Also.......the laser is a huge help in bad light.
Something you can get all your fingers on. I use older Sile combat grips on my two 640's.
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Hurryin' Hoosier
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I was lucky enough to find an almost-new pair of Uncle Mike's combat grips for my little 442. Great for control, little recoil and still pocket-carries just fine.
THE PILGRIM
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Have several diff ones on my Js.
Just like already posted, you need to try several to find the ones for you.
I also like the Pach Compacts.
Just like already posted, you need to try several to find the ones for you.
I also like the Pach Compacts.
As you can see, grips are subjective to each user. Surprisingly, I have different ones on each of my J frames. The only one that has a set that covers the backstrap is my 640. I rarely shoot magnums through it as my SP101 is better in that role. Just get a set that feels as good as it shoots 
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