Poor fit of new S&W wood service J-frame grips

[rajbcpa]

I was surprised at the poor fit of these new factory J-frame grips being sold by S&W. The fit is just-plain lousy.

The wood is too big around all areas where the wood grips meet the steel frame. Should I return them?

Product: J Round Dymondwood Checkered Service

 

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This is the result of modern mass production. You're not going to find non-custom grips made today that fit modern frames perfectly the way you see grips fit older revolvers. In this case, too much wood is better than not enough as this leaves material for hand-fitting the grips yourself.