[Charlie Z]

Al338,

IMHO, it's the closest thing to the perfect handgun.

Mine's an original MG series (629-3?), it's one of my favorite possessions -- more accurate than I can shoot, with just about any load.  A wonderful piece.  You can load it down to .44spl/.45auto power and shoot all day or up to fire breathing "how does it hold together?!" power.

It's not as strong as a Ruger, etc, but I only shoot light 44 spl loads, in mag cases, for all my practice (and continually put the same super-hots in for wilderness stomping.  It's uncomfortably lightweight for repeated big loads).  The .45LC would be an even better call than the .44 for it's intended purpose.  I did have a gunny go over it with the factory tune up package, which made a great thing better.

The Milt Sparks model 200 "Keith" holster goes along with it like eggs and bacon.

I'm glad I bought it before the whole legal thing happened, avoiding a moral dilemma.

Charlie

 

[Charlie Z]

Mine came with Pachmyers, light and flat (good carry grip), but they pinch the web with heavy loads.  I found a set of genuwine S&W N frame round grip handles at a show that are really very comfortable. I think they came on a long barrelled round grip sillouette model a couple of years ago.  They feel good for big loads and fill your hand.

There's nothing wrong with the stock Hogues; though they are a little small for me.  A lot of knowledgables use the smooth Jordan grip, which looks kinda like a Colt grip.

Charlie