Yah. It was the rosewood grips that really pushed me over the edge on my day of weakness at the gun store. :-)
Problem is... a set of Hogue thin rubber grips would probably fit my hands better. But I just can’t bring myself to pull off those rosewood grips. After several boxes of shells I’ve apparently talked myself into really liking the somewhat fatter grip.
I have rosewood just like this on my S&W Model 27 .357 Magnum so I fully understand. I also have it on my Ruger GP100. It really looks and feels magnificent doesn’t it?
You are right about the grip especially with a big bopper like a .45. I have one Sig and four Glocks with my shooting preferences being inclined towards combat, tactical shooting. My Glock 21 SF has the thinner grip than the standard full size Glock 21/20 receiver and is a joy to shoot. It is my duty gun for home with law enforcement grade Corbon .45 +P ammo, a nightmare for a would be intruder