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I just took delivery of a S&W model 29-10 6.5 inch barrel new from the factory. I had both hands on the grips and simulated a recoil quickly raising the end of the barrel. There was a disheartening feeling in my hands as there was movement between the steel and wood ! At first I simply tightened the grip screw and it actually made the looseness worse. Removing the grips I found there was way too much wood removed at the cutout for the steel grip. I made a .070 shim out of a large black quick tie and installed it. The grips are tight now but I am going to replace them with Altamonts and give them a try.
One other thing about this gun. Someone at the factory slipped with a screwdriver in the slotted screw and buggered the screw head leaving a nasty burr that a cleaning rag would snag on. I removed the screw and buffed off the burr. Re-blued the screw and reinstalled. This was after I ordered a new screw which was $2 for the screw and $10 bucks to ship it from another gun company (not S&W). Then it was the wrong screw! I have not shot this 44 yet but will soon.
One other thing about this gun. Someone at the factory slipped with a screwdriver in the slotted screw and buggered the screw head leaving a nasty burr that a cleaning rag would snag on. I removed the screw and buffed off the burr. Re-blued the screw and reinstalled. This was after I ordered a new screw which was $2 for the screw and $10 bucks to ship it from another gun company (not S&W). Then it was the wrong screw! I have not shot this 44 yet but will soon.
Fortunately, it's usually relatively small stuff. Congrats on the new revolver and I'm sure that once you get it squared away the initial disappointment will fade.
