I recently acquired a S&W 29-2, serial number N791XXX, and noticed the grips do not fit correctly. I noticed this before I purchased it. Looking at the pictures, am I correct to assume these grips are for an K/L frame, and not for a 29-2 N frame?

I want the correct grips for this gun. Are the K/L frame grips worth about the same as N frame grips? If so, I will probably take these off and post a WTT thread.

If the grips are not worth the same, any idea what the K/L are worth, and what am I expected to spend for N frame grips?

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They are k/l frames. Depending on year ofgun, it probably came with football type grips. Generally in equal condition, N frames are higher in price than K frame grips.

Well u are correct they are the incorrect grips for a n frame....i just found a correct set myself on ebay and they are quite easy to find depending on the year...what is your serial number? or do u know what year your gun is? the one i was working on was a late 70's
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K/L frame grips are sought after but not as valuable usually as the N frame grips

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Serial number is N791XXX....so I assume early 80's?

So they are all over ebay...might even be able to trade your for a set...worth a try...i got my set for around 90.00 shipped if memory serves me well..they are like new

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If I buy or trade for a set, should I try to acquire a set from the same year my gun was manufactured, or does it make a big difference in value? Sorry for all the questions. How would anyone tell the year of the grips? I took these off and there is no date stamped on the inside.

So the football cut out grips would be the proper grips?

Footballs would be correct...hey never apologize for questions....best way to learn is to ask ....took me a while to get all the answers to all the model changes myself

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Not all grips are stamped with serail numbers...later ones i have found have ink stamped dates on them

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It is always best if possible to get the original parts for these....especially if they are in good condition..that way just in case you ever have to sell it...you should be able to get back your investment
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Thank you for the clarification.

Hey glad to help...we all need to help each other
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I don't think anyone ever answered this question so ... Should be 1980 for a shipping date. Footballs for sure!

The M29-3 below is later than yours (shipped late '83). I think it shipped with these Footballs ... since they are stamped Dec 28 1983. So S&W still had some Footballs kicking around the factory in late '83.

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