[forester58]

I have been tempted to convert my square to round since 4" round butts are hard to find and I don't buy guns with frame locks. I think I would need to order the round butt strain screw and the RB template.

Interesting opinion article on the two. The original square butt without any grip adapters is the best for single action shooting in my opinion since it stabilizes the hand better when the thumb leaves the grip to cock the hammer. I find adding a grip adapter like the Tyler T or the old Pachmayr is better for double action shooting. This guy seems to prefer the round butt for double action shooting and "quickness" for concealed carry which is a point that peaks my interest.

Round Butt vs. Square Butt (Revolvers That Is) - The K-Var Armory

 

[pogo2]

I have several S&W K frame snubbies that I have carried, and the round butt conceals better than the square butt. The photo below shows a S&W model 66 snubby with round butt and Hogue bantam grips, my favorite setup for CCW of this gun type.

 

[crstrode]

Which do you prefer and why?

I prefer a square grip on a square frame, and a round grip on a round frame . . .

Butt, that's just me.

 

[retired deputy]

I prefer a square grip on a square frame, and a round grip on a round frame . . .

Butt, that's just me.

but now they got them sq butt grips that fit rb frames.....

 

[Struckat]

I would have to say both.

My 1954 M&P is square and fits me very well. But then the round target grips work just as well for me.

 

[Bigsteve113]

I can shoot them both just fine, but I prefer the square but, it just fits me better.

 

[SatCong]

I have both. But it seems that I like the round better.

 

[Rexster]

I shoot better (more accurately) with the squared-grip S&W K-Frames. Recoil is less unpleasant, too. The rounded-grip weapons will conceal better. Both are a decent fit.

 

[ninety_caliber]

Can you guess?

 

[G26Raven]

Seriously who doesn't love a round butt??

I prefer tight butts.

 

[Rabbit212]

I prefer tight butts.

😉😉😉 well it wasn't an option so ...