Been awhile and a couple of my 44's have new grips, so here's some pics:
5" Classic DX with ivory micarta grips by John Culina.
6.5" pre-29 44 Magnum with ivory micarta grips by John Culina.
Talk about Smith Perfection X2!
Thanks Mackay. To my mind, the 29-5 Classic DX's were the last of the truly fine M29's S&W made: all the endurance package upgrades, but still with the forged hammer and trigger; drilled and tapped for a scope, but no internal lock.