Well, I got my Hogues in the mail today, and I am not disappointed. I have rather large hands, feels good in my hand, more control, firmer grip. They work for me, I have Hogues on my revolvers and my other pistol, but this is my first slim design pistol, for lack of other words, and I welcomed the feed back. However, what one man won't like, another will, that's why there are so many choices. Now, if the weather would cooperate, its out to the backyard range, and practice, practice, practice.