I think I was misunderstood. My issue is the the rubber grip leaves the entire metal back strop too exposed past the grip. Viewing the gun from the side you can see the metal back strap sitting past the grip .This leaves it rubbing into the palm before the rubber makes contact with the hand. Normal fit? if so, it is poor. James, are you saying the the checkered wood grips would be the same way or better conformed to the frame and back strap?

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Rick C. · Answer

Maybe Mark, something like this would be more to your liking?    https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fvzgrips.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fcategory%2FCategory-NF_1.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fvzgrips.com%2Fpistol-grips%2Fsmith-wesson&docid=9Md9dyNa-KNTSM&tbnid=LPWnfXnduihJfM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwjq05Kh1NXgAhUL5YMKHcWOASkQMwhOKBAwEA..i&w=600&h=400&bih=736&biw=1440&q=S%26W%20986%20hogue%20monogrip&ved=0ahUKEwjq05Kh1NXgAhUL5YMKHcWOASkQMwhOKBAwEA&iact=mrc&uact=8

James G. · Answer

Mark, yes Sir. This gap has always been a complaint on the 986 looking at other 986 owner reviews. To date, I don't thing Hogue has done anything to address this specific issue.

Rick C. · Answer

Oh me  .... if this were an ongoing, common problem, Hogue would have most definitely fixed it by now.  Grips are their livelihood.  I speak from 50+ years of shooting experience., not some 'isolated review' on the internet'..  Again, Mark, Sorry about your problem.  Did you address it with Hogue?  I feel sure, based on my experience with Hogue, they would make it right.

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