Classic to many is a straight grip and splinter combo. Looks great and makes a gun look very sleek. Problem for me is I dont shoot that combo well, especially with heavy loads. So I put on a slip on leather barrel protector which eliminates the splinter fire end completely.
If this combo works for you all the better. Form is allowed to follow function. What is the point of altering a gun which you shoot well into another shape just for looks? Worse, what if you no longer shoot it well. There are millions of splinter fore ends and straight grips out there. One more will not make much difference.
