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New Grips to dress up a 3" Model 66
Found the grips at my dealer and he made me a great deal. I like the change. Before and after
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Definitely an improvement!!! I am in the same boat, but don't have the solution yet. I don't do finger grooves. My new to me 66-2. Bob
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Definitely an improvement!!! I am in the same boat, but don't have the solution yet. I don't do finger grooves. My new to me 66-2. Bob
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I bought the grips because they were a screaming deal but after handling the gun after the swap I definitely like the grip. Today was grip day. A Model 64 that got swapped
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TNZ71,
Not only are they beautiful but more importantly, they look functional.
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03-29-2017, 07:19 PM
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I have tried several on my 3 inch 66's.
Older Pachmayrs
Altamont Faux Ivory (This type of grip shipped from the factory on my Model 66-5 three inch)
Round butt combats (Banana Grips)
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A pair of factory smooth RB Presentation grips on a 3" 66-2
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03-29-2017, 07:36 PM
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Grips for 66
TNZ71,
Love those grips...are they from Thailand by chance ?
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03-29-2017, 07:51 PM
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TNZ71,
Love those grips...are they from Thailand by chance ?
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I don't know. The dealer thought they were factory. I argued they were Asian.
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03-29-2017, 08:11 PM
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I don't know. The dealer thought they were factory. I argued they were Asian.
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You're correct. I call them "Thailand Specials".
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A classy 3 inch revolver deserves classy wood.
Not a 66, but you get the idea:
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03-29-2017, 10:06 PM
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A pair of factory smooth RB Presentation grips on a 3" 66-2
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Those are "The Cat's Butt"! Bob
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A classy 3 inch revolver deserves classy wood.
Not a 66, but you get the idea:
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Super COOL!~ Bob
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03-29-2017, 10:11 PM
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I have tried several on my 3 inch 66's.
Older Pachmayrs
Altamont Faux Ivory (This type of grip shipped from the factory on my Model 66-5 three inch)
Round butt combats (Banana Grips)
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I tried several different grips on my 2 1/2" 66-1 and finally settled on the round butt targets like your bottom picture. Second best to those were the Pachmayer's like your top picture.
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While the smooth Presentation style may look better the checkered RB Target grips are much better for shooting due to the very sharp checkering that really helps holding onto the gun with +P and magnum loads
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I have a 66-8 and bought Altamont grips, great fit and great price. They're shown in my profile picture
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04-03-2017, 10:20 PM
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Checkered..... Spegel..... Boot Grips................................................
nuff said ................
end of story...........................
good night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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They are definitely the Thailand grips. Not that it's a bad thing. Some of those Thai grip makers make some nice grips for good prices. Jaruwan comes to mind on ebay and his prices are the lowest. The nice thing is they make their 'own' styles and variations to serve functional users that want something different instead of the same factory types.
I am currently waiting on a pair for my snub Python. Colt grips of custom style are next to non-existent. All are just factory knock-offs. Jaruwan had some nice functional ones and I found a sweet pair for $32 bucks. Should have them this week.
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Beautiful stocks all around. I'm always pleased to see someone shed those ugly black galoshes. May I add a photo of my 66-2 2 1/2 inch revolver?
It's wearing Altamont Altai engraved stocks with checkering.
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Beautiful stocks all around. I'm always pleased to see someone shed those ugly black galoshes. May I add a photo of my 66-2 2 1/2 inch revolver?
It's wearing Altamont Altai engraved stocks with checkering.
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Just purchased a set of these for my 629 V-comp... getting a set for my 66. They are absolutely beautiful, the fit in my hand is perfect.. Altamont ... my new favorites!!
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