Decided to treat my ex-police 4566 to a new straight grip. The original one was really showing its age and duty wear.
Ordered S&W replacement #203620000 from Brownell.
Went to install it and it would not fit correctly.
The middle front section where it snaps into the frame is flared out. No way I could squeeze the sides in to make them fit the frame. Appears as if it was moulded that way:



Can anyone confirm that this is actually a 4566 grip?
If it is, is there a trick to smashing it to fit? Heat gun maybe?

thanks,

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US Army '72-'95