29-2 grips football or speed loader cut?

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I purchased a model 29-2 serial number N632107. It’s nickel plated and came with rubber Pachmayr grips.
I would like to install correct goncalo alves target grips.
That said, I read something about later N frames having speedloader cut grips instead of football.
I have both styles, I just don’t know which would be most correct. Can anyone advise? Thank you.
 
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Thanks Bill. I did some digging in my SCSW and found exactly what you said.
Before and after pics. Not bad
 

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SCSW 4th edition on page 38, states the speed loader cut out target stocks began in the mid 70s early 80s on N frame revolvers. Another source, I can't recall where, stated that the speed loader target stocks became standard in 1981 for the 44 mag -3 N frame variation, when pinned barrels and recessed cylinder ended. Your gun with stated SN# is right at the end of -2. Your target stocks are still period correct and look great with the football relieved stocks. A very nice match!
 
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