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Originally Posted by Dirty Harry Callahan
Bananaman is correct, the current "Classic Series" grips are made by Altamont and are all dyed Birchwood. Unfortunately, they are significantly thinner than the original authentic grips.
On a disappointing note, Altamont actually makes grips which are true to the originals, but they're obviously more expensive (nearly double the price) and I guess S&W doesn't want to spring for those.
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I have a new Classic Model 586 and my stocks look to be walnut not stained Birchwood. The 2017 Smith & Wesson product catalog list them as Classic Walnut Grips with Medallion.
The second picture are my stocks and they look like solid walnut and not laminated.