Folks, saw a 296 at a local shop with crimson trace overmolded grips with open backstrap for $599.99. I've already got one and I've thought long and hard about this one and decided I don't need another. So if anyone's interested, drop me a line. Its got a couple of minor handling marks (speckeled mars in clear coat near back strap that you really have to look for, and what looks like holster wear on barrel shroud) . Two Brothers Tactical in West Richland Wa. (509) 420-9326