September 04, 2018, 09:02 PM
colt_saaWhat grips for 3" Smith 66?
quote:
Originally posted by SilentMike:
I managed to snag a Smith model 66 3" a while back. It has a set of Pachmeyer Compac Professional grips on it at the moment. It's such a nice looking wheel gun, I feel like it ought to have a more aesthetic set of stocks.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
Mike Smith/AAC
I think the first thing we need to know is if you will be carrying/shooting this revolver to any great degree
My first thought for carry would be the Factory Combat grips from that era
They are getting harder to find (not to mention more expensive) but you would be era correct
Then there is always a set of fancy combats like on this F-comp
While these were supplied on this firearm, they are not manufactured by S&W. I believe that Altamont produced then for the Factory. They would be considerably less expensive than the factory grips above
Going aftermarket, I am quite fond of the Hogue wood grips. This 610 is wearing checkered Tulipwood
Hogue has many woods to choose from. Kingwood also looks great but I do not have that revolver photographed yet
If the gun is for ocassional shooting and more for displaying, there is the option of a set of factory round butt presentation grips like on this 686 snubby
Not overly fancy and still factory correct for the era your revolver was manufactured in
If we are talking mostly to show of the revolver, there is always Ivory. Unfortunately thanks to Obama the prices have been climbing. However nicely grained and aging Ivory looks good. I know this is not a K-frame, but it is one of the few revolvers I have Ivory on
There are more modern choices like G10, Corian and others. However they would not be close to being period correct for that 3" Model 66
September 06, 2018, 03:24 PM
pulicordsGet some "Exhibition Grade" stocks from Herrett's! You'll never regret it! Yes, they make them for Colt's too!
September 06, 2018, 07:55 PM
stiabHere's what I put on one of mine...
September 06, 2018, 08:15 PM
SIGfourmeAltamont Service grips $48
September 08, 2018, 01:42 PM
rbmcmjrquote:
Originally posted by SilentMike: It's such a nice looking wheel gun, I feel like it ought to have a more aesthetic set of stocks.
I like the Spegels. These are on an L-Frame but the same size as your K-Frame.
September 09, 2018, 07:52 AM
derrickgoinsVZ Grips
September 09, 2018, 09:11 AM
Paddy314Esmeralda makes nice boot grips. Lots of choices of exotic woods and some nice Celtic designs. I have a couple sets and fit and finish are excellent.
September 09, 2018, 03:00 PM
10X-ShooterI took the Pachmeyr off and replaced with VZ black and grey. Incredible grip and feels great to me.
September 09, 2018, 03:10 PM
big_gun_manThose grips look amazing!!
quote:
Originally posted by pulicords:
Get some "Exhibition Grade" stocks from Herrett's! You'll never regret it! Yes, they make them for Colt's too!
September 09, 2018, 05:41 PM
pulicordsquote:
Originally posted by big_gun_man:
Those grips look amazing!!
Thanks! It looks like I'm going to have to order a new set of grips for a S&W 3" too. I just picked up this 1996 vintage Model 696 .44 Special and the grips are obviously not original to the gun. I'll probably go with another set from Herrett's to dress it up with.
September 09, 2018, 05:46 PM
PGTFond of my smooth Nill-Griffe walnut scales. Feel perfect in hand.
September 09, 2018, 06:01 PM
pulicordsquote:
Originally posted by PGT:
Fond of my smooth Nill-Griffe walnut scales. Feel perfect in hand.
Textured Nill-Griffe grips are nice too!
September 10, 2018, 05:25 PM
SilentMikeReally liking the look of the grey/black VZ's on the stainless guns.
September 10, 2018, 09:37 PM
jhe888I have Kim Ahrends' round butt finger groove grips on mine. They are slab sawn cocobolo, so the grain is a little pimp, but I like them. They feel good
September 10, 2018, 10:29 PM
mlazarusSome of the Houge grips are nice and can be had at bargain prices on the Houge auction website.
September 11, 2018, 06:21 AM
blindrefI like the factory wood combats for shooting, and a set of Grashorn's for Sunday dinners.
September 11, 2018, 05:30 PM
SilentMikeWow! Those look nice!
Mike
September 11, 2018, 11:24 PM
OgieI have the Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips on my S&W 327. After shooting with the factory pretty looking wood grips, my hand hurt for a week. I was shooting 357 mag rounds.