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Originally Posted by scottmandue
Thanks Jeff, I actually like the look of the wood grips and was thinking I will give them a try before doing anything.
Not planing on using a holster so that is not an issue.
If the 568 is still there on Sunday/Monday I will go by and make a deposit.
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Having just bought a new Model 29 in the last month, I have had a chance to try their new wood grips. They look great, but they are far too narrow to properly disperse recoil. Their profile mimics the older target grips, but they are only about half as wide. I found them very uncomfortable to shoot.
I wound up putting a set of Eagle grips on it for the time being. I have ordered a set of "Roper" grips from Herrett, my favorite grips for double action revolvers.
Roper Gun Stock
Here is my new M29-10 with my old M19-5. The former is wearing the Eagle grips, the latter the Roper grips. This also shows the difference in the sizes of the N and K frames.
Here is my older M29-3 with it's original target grips. Eagle is making these again, brand new, with recycled S&W badges. I guess the photo doesn't really show their thickness, but they are about twice as thick as their new ones.
Originals are still out there. I just bought a set of original S&W for my K-22 for $100 at the gun show. This might show a little better how thick they are.
Anyway, lots of grips out there if you decide you don't like the ones it comes with. Please, though, for the love of God and all that is decent - don't put rubber on it. I've heard of tissue rejection issues when this is done...