Anyone familliar with the S&W 296?

[artech]

I know it's an L-frame pistol, will it take the K-frame grips? I'd like to replace the finger groove factory grips with a smooth nylon set like they showed in Shooting Times last month. It should fit a holster for the 2 1/2 inch 686, right? Anyone got any advice on 44 spl. ammo? Something tells me that hot ammo would be a little tough on the mitts in this 19 ounce pistol. Any help would be appreciated.

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With my shield or on it...

[George Stringer]

The grips will work. Most companies list their grips for K & L frames together. At 19oz you won't find a comfortable load but oversize grips do help. I carried a Charter Arms Bulldog for a while with Pachmayr Compacts on it. Made all the difference in the world. George

[artech]

Thanks!