Grip suggestions
OK, I hear you that you like the Hogues...
As has been said, I don't like them because they stick to clothes when carried concealed, and will bunch up, and "print", or cause you to adjust clothing all the time which will call attention to you; Hogue rubber grips perhaps not the best for a concealed cary piece. Can't deny the comfort; a lot of trade-offs in this game, no?
I am sure the gorgeous alumagrips above give an idea of how pretty the Defender can be with more solid ones; wood or aluminum, don't snag clothing.
For some gorgeous options, go look at Esmeralda grips (online only, they're not in shops).
Another option if you like the wraparound; Pachmayrs; they are not as soft as the Hogues, but less sticky; no fingergrooves, but a checkered wraparound surface. A trick I learned with these is to cut out 1/4-1/2 inch from the top of the wrap around, with a bit of a "smile" configuration across the bottom of the cut. This bares the space where your middle finger grasps the grip, and feels surprisingly good, and gives great control.
Somebody (Pearce grip?) used to make a wraparound section with finger grooves that attached under a stock set of grips; best of both without the stickiness perhaps.
Or its' time to introduce yourself to more customizing and have the front strap on that bad boy checkered...
Cheers, TF
Cheers, TF