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07-20-2011, 04:47 PM
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Upgrades to My Recent Model 66-2 3 Inch Revolver
I purchased this Model 66-2 3 inch revolver a couple of months ago. A friend of mine gave me a factory flash chromed (to look like stainless) "K" frame set of a .500 target hammer and a .500 target grooved trigger. I decided to put them in my Model 66-2 3 inch gun. To finish the gun off, I got another pair of Keith Brown smooth "Hideout" grips made from Black Walnut, with silver factory S&W medallions. I now have two unique 3 inch Model 66's, which are fully dressed up, with Keith Brown grips, with full .500 target hammers and triggers, one with a case colored set, and the other flash chromed.
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Geee.....there's the start of an addiction
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07-20-2011, 11:48 PM
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That is a beauty!
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07-21-2011, 05:05 AM
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Sorry but I don't consider this an upgrade, they are your guns but IMO target hammers/triggers do not belong on firearms like 3" 66's. Hope you saved the ones you took off in case you ever decide to sell.
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07-21-2011, 05:41 AM
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You did good on your 66 IMO. I have the same 3" 66-2 and it is by far my all time favorite S&W.
Congrats and may your collection grow!
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07-21-2011, 07:39 AM
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i believe both of your triggers are .400" not .500" they stopped that long ago is it stuck out further than the trigger guard
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07-21-2011, 07:39 AM
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I like it and most importantly, if you like what you have done, its awesome! good for you
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07-21-2011, 07:40 AM
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Nice.
What series is the one with case-colored hammer/trigger and diamond grips?
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07-21-2011, 08:31 AM
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Looks like a winner and I'm glad you set it up the way you like it because it's your gun and your money.
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07-21-2011, 09:57 AM
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I'm sure that it will offend some purist's sensibilities, but I installed a Patridge blade on my Ashland 66-2 back in the '80's when I got it, since it's intended purpose was for the 'undercover match' portion of PPC. (Which it fulfilled quite admirably)
Sorry for the ****** photo - only one I had access to at the moment. The gun is in excellent shape and the photo doesn't do it justice.
As far as your mods . . . it's your gun - do with it as it pleases you. When I bought mine I bought it to use for a specific purpose and I'm glad I didn't know at the time that they would be such a hot item almost 30 years later. If I had I probably would have tried to buy two and put one up in the safe untouched. And even then, I would have babied the used one more than I even usually do and would have been reluctant to use it much since it was so "collectible". Now almost 30 years older, I view that as not fitting my personal outlook on such things these days.
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07-21-2011, 09:58 AM
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Very very nice! I'm currently waiting on a pair of KB's grips just like your smooth black walnut hideouts for my 2 1/2 inch 19.
How do you like them for shooting?
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Model 66 (no dash)
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Nice.
What series is the one with case-colored hammer/trigger and diamond grips?
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The pinned and recessed gun is a Model 66 (no dash) 6K33XXX serial number range which makes it around 1974. The other is a 1985 Ashland special run 66-2.
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07-21-2011, 11:24 AM
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Definately .500 size
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i believe both of your triggers are .400" not .500" they stopped that long ago is it stuck out further than the trigger guard
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The triggers are definately .500 in size. The no dash 66 is from 1974, when the .500 triggers were still in production. The trigger on the dash 2 gun are a special batch of flashed chromed .500 size which my friend had ordered prior to the factory changing to the smaller .400 size for the reason you stated. That is why I put them on the dash 2 gun so both guns would have the exact same size hammers and triggers. The P&R no dash had the hammer and trigger already in the gun when I bought it.
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I really admire the Keith Brown grips and hope to own a pair someday. In the meantime I enjoy these Craig Spegel grips on my 3".
Russ
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Keith Brown Grips vs Craig Spegel Grips "K Frame Round Butt
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I really admire the Keith Brown grips and hope to own a pair someday. In the meantime I enjoy these Craig Spegel grips on my 3".
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My Model 66-2 originally came with Spegel grips. I prefer the Keith Brown "Hideout" grips because they cover the bottom of the grip frame. The little extra wood makes a big difference in the overall handling of the gun. Spegel grips are great for my "J" frame guns, and I especially like the "Centennial Grip" Craig offers on my Model 940. You can go wrong with either gripmaker as they both offer a terrific product..
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Very nice ! That is a pair that will beat a full house ! Any interest in a blue 3" Mdl. 19 ?
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Quote:
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My Model 66-2 originally came with Spegel grips. I prefer the Keith Brown "Hideout" grips because they cover the bottom of the grip frame. The little extra wood makes a big difference in the overall handling of the gun. Spegel grips are great for my "J" frame guns, and I especially like the "Centennial Grip" Craig offers on my Model 940. You can go wrong with either gripmaker as they both offer a terrific product..
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FYI, you can order the Spegel boot grips with a longer length to cover the bottom of the grip frame. I want to say it adds 3/8" but I could be wrong.
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07-23-2011, 04:47 PM
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3 " pinned Md. 66
That 3 " pinned Mdl.66 is one fine and rarer 66. Do you have a factory letter on it, or was it put together by a compitent gunsmith ? The grips really look fanfastic on your 66's. Thank you for showing them on the forum.
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I wasn't aware that the 3" was made before the dash 2. I have only seen p&r 66's in 2 1/2" then 4" and up. Someone educate me, please!
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07-24-2011, 07:43 PM
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OK, I can settle which one looks the best. Just send them all to me and I'll photograph and do a detailed comparison for us. All of the ugly guns will be promptly returned to the owner.
I have been looking for a 3" 66 for a long time. No luck yet. Yours are great though.
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