[Kentucky Rifle]

Man, I've got to throw this webtv box "over the fence" and get a "real computer" because I wish so much that I could post a picture!
Anyway, I've put smooth, thin walnut grips on my 331, .32 H&R Mag and thicker Hogue Pau Ferro wood grips on my 638, .38 Special. These things DO look pretty good, but it's the way they feel that's so amazing. I've been kind of "in a rut" when it comes to carry. (A rut I don't mind in the least.) These snubs go everywhere with me. 331 on my ankle, .38 Special on my hip. The thin, smooth walnut grips make the 331 hide very well on my ankle and come out slickly. The thicker Hogue Pau Ferro grips on the .38 spread the recoil impulse around my palm and I can get back on target quickly.
Anyone else feel so good about smooth wood grips that are "just right"? :)

KR

[BigG]

Smooth wood is good. The checkered wood looks nice but is heck on your hands when you shoot. Like little daggers cutting up your skin. Smooth also does not snag up against clothes and things and looks really good when chosen to go with the gun. My Colt autos wear smooth wood in a lot of cases while my Delta Gold Cup wears black micarta with the triangle logos. :D

[Kentucky Rifle]

Ah yes.."Micarta". I love it. Doesn't seem to get slick and is tough as nails. I've got several knives with Micarta scales. The oldest being a little Buck "Gent" I purchased on our honeymoon 25000...er...25 years ago. (I'll have to pay for THIS one!:) )

KR

[Standing Wolf]

My carry gun has a pair of smooth Badger stocks with finger grooves. If checkering isn't hand-cut and very well done, I'm not interested in it.