I had one , 329PD . The factory grips do nothing to control recoil . When I got it , I was the 3rd owner . It came with a box of factory federal 44 mag ammo , minus 12 rounds . Each previous owner had shot 6 rounds and sold it . I sold it , again later .
But not because of the recoil but I began wondering how long S&W was going to support it with free rebuilds? By the time I sold it , the flame shield (under top strap ) was suffering flame cutting .
I took the money from that sale and used it to buy a real nice 629-4 , 4" . Yes, it's heavier but for my purposes , a " better fit " .