Bobf. Thanks for the PM info.
My friend has the Hogue release on his 625 that he uses for pin matches. I do like the feel of it very much, but I'm not using my gun for any speed matches, and I don't know if I could get used to that big "hook" sticking up. Now that I've described why I don't want one, my MO is most likely I'll be ordering one next week. (The same thing happened with getting married, having kids, buying a single action revolver, etc)
I just hate the feel, and looks of the new latch. To me, the cylinder release is part of the iconic look of a Smith and Wesson revolver.
Truthfully, the ridiculous lock hole on the side bothers me a whole lot less than the new latch release.
Just my, (old fashion), opinion.