Strain screw tight? Screw on new grips not interfering with mainspring?
I'd check strain screw first and then put original grips on just for giggles.
Steelhead, when I swapped grips I checked the strain screw, but could the new grips be interfering with the main spring? That's seems like a very interesting possibility. I took those grips off another L frame (a 686) that I've never had trouble with, but I can sure see how it could happen. I'm going to give your suggestion a try.
Thanks!
