I acquired this 3" monster yesterday and it came with what appears to be S&W Diamondwood w/S&W emblem RB grips. The serial number indicates a likely 2001 date which seems to be a little late for these grips. I'm wondering what the Mountain Backpacker came with out of the factory. This is a completely different question of what the gun NEEDS on it when shooting it. I formerly owned a 629-5 Defensive (2 5/8" Performance Center gun) and it was pretty hard to handle as supplied.

Any way, how was it supplier out of the factory? I will get pictures up after breakfast and more coffee.