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I have enjoyed shooting 44 specials through my 629-1, and decided to up the ante tonight. At the range I picked up a box of PMC 240gr TCSP, and gave it a whirl.

It's amazingly more stout; my hand smarted, and I found myself adjusting grip between shots. After 18 rounds I was done for the night. With 44 magnums it's right on the edge for me in manageability. I stopped as I was starting to flinch.

I'm using some ahrends retro combat smooth (no finger groove) grips. They work great with the 44 special. Would finger groove grips work better with the magnums? Or do I *need* to go rubber?