N FRAME GRIP QUESTION

[CS]

I was at a local gun show last weekend and picked up a set of combat stocks that were off of a PC N frame gun, at least that is what the dealer said. When I put them on my 627 of 1989 the upper section of the backstrap had a slightly different curve making them slightly undersized. My question is; are the earlier N frame guns different from the PC guns?

 

[CS]

I was at a local gun show last weekend and picked up a set of combat stocks that were off of a PC N frame gun, at least that is what the dealer said. When I put them on my 627 of 1989 the upper section of the backstrap had a slightly different curve making them slightly undersized. My question is; are the earlier N frame guns different from the PC guns?

 

[dghuppert]

Probably K/L's- by your description it sounds like K/L stocks on an N sized frame. Any pics?

 

[s&wchad]

1989 isn't that early, but there is some variation in grip frames. I expect less of it with CNC machining, but It‘s still there. How much is it off? K frame stocks on an N frame will show maybe 1/8" of the back strap at the top. It’s obvious. If there’s just a sliver of grip frame showing somewhere along the contour, see my signature line! I’ve ordered replacement Eagle SS grips from S&W and they weren’t close. The second set they sent me fit fine (but not perfect). Sometimes stocks require fitting.

Photos would help.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/590103904/m/3011047303

 

[CS]

Sorry for the delayed response, I've been out of town for a few days.

No pic.s I ended up returning the grips. They were probably off about an 1/8 inch at the top of the backstrap. It was more than normal hand fitting should be. Thanks for the help.

 

[625smith]

Here are some pics of my 627 with PC stocks. The stocks are by no means a perfect fit but they work for me.