.357 w Combats

[Papa32129]

Which .357 is factory equipped with these grips. Combats?
These are on my 625-3

627? Option of Barrel lengths? Barrel lugs? Guide me
Trying to learn about them.

Thank you in advance

Papa

 

[markeb]

Here you go. Always wanted one.

 

[murphydog]

The most common .357 that came with RB wood Combat stocks from the factory would have been the early 2.5" model 686s. The gun in the photo appears to be a model 625 N frame in .45 ACP.

 

[CH4]

The 627 came with combats. Here’s mine.

 

[Papa32129]

I recently saw one in a picture that appeared to be stainless with a barrel like this design.

With Combat Grips like shown on my 625-3.
The barrels that I have seen, all have the full under lug barrels.
Is what I saw a unicorn?


Papa

 

[PatriotX]

Hi Papa,

You probably saw a 624. Gorgeous gun

 

[murphydog]

And stocks are easily swapped.

 

[CH4]

And stocks are easily swapped.

Yep, that’s for sure.
Here’s a couple 357s that I swapped out the oem with factory combats.

3.5” 27
4” 586

 

[Hawg Rider]

I believe that there were several Lew Horton special edition runs that were factory shipped with round bottom wooden Combat stocks, too.

 

[CH4]

I believe that there were several Lew Horton special edition runs that were factory shipped with round bottom wooden Combat stocks, too.

Correct
I believe it was the 24-3 that was the first S&W to be adorned with combats, circa 1983. The LH 2.5” 686 no dash is another 357 so equipped.

 

[Papa32129]

I think I found the unicorn. I’m not that well informed about the various models. So in my searches and looking at 100’s of internet pics. I believe what I am looking for is model 66.

I think it’s a k frame, round butt, model 66 3” barrel. With Combat grips.

I thought it was a n frame with a round butt.
But I believe I was mistaken. Sorry, Glad you all posted some beautiful guns.

Papa

 

[Farmer17]

Yep, that’s for sure.
Here’s a couple 357s that I swapped out the oem with factory combats.

3.5” 27
4” 586

Never cared much about a 3-1/2" M-27 until I saw one with SB factory combat grips then it was LOVE at first sight!

 

[colt_saa]

Many models of Smith and Wesson revolver have shipped from the Factory with this style of grip.

Most all of them have been snub nose. Versions were availble for all three grip frames

The factory offered both round butt and square butt versions of these combat grips as accessories across many years

I am a big fan of the round butt combat grips and have put them on many of my revolvers

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[Papa32129]

Many models of Smith and Wesson revolver have shipped from the Factory with this style of grip.

Most all of them have been snub nose. Versions were availble for all three grip frames

The factory offered both round butt and square butt versions of these combat grips as accessories across many years

I am a big fan of the round butt combat grips and have put them on many of my revolvers

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The first One,
It’s incredibly beautiful! Is that a model 66? 2 3/4” barrel.
BTW They all are very Nice! Thanks for showing them.

Papa

 

[colt_saa]

The first One,
It’s incredibly beautiful! Is that a model 66? 2 3/4” barrel.
BTW They all are very Nice! Thanks for showing them.

Papa

Thank you for the kind words

Yes that is a 2 1/2" Model 66

Here is a more recent image of the other side

I have always liked the proportions of the 2 1/2" model 19/66 quite a bit

The older Factory combat grips fit my hand very nicely. Many grips that have finger grooves are not well spaced for those of us that have big paws on the ends of our arms

 

[Papa32129]

I think I found the unicorn. I’m not that well informed about the various models. So in my searches and looking at 100’s of internet pics. I believe what I am looking for is model 66.

I think it’s a k frame, round butt, model 66 3” barrel. With Combat grips.

I thought it was a n frame with a round butt.
But I believe I was mistaken. Sorry, Glad you all posted some beautiful guns.

Papa

Sadly, I led you all astray.
I finally was able to visually see the .357.
It is in my brother’s possession, and we did a video chat as he inspected it.
It’s is a model 686-4,
Looks like a 2” barrel.

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[CH4]

Sadly, I led you all astray.
I finally was able to visually see the .357.
It is in my brother’s possession, and we did a video chat as he inspected it.
It’s is a model 686-4,
Looks like a 2” barrel.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ah
2.5” 686, a very desirable piece. Since the -3 was the last iteration to come with wood combats, it can be assumed your combats were exchanged for the rubber hogue grips.

The pre lock/mim 2.5” 686 is one of my favorites.

 

[Karl J]

I know this is an older thread but I need some info. Colt SAA, you show a pic of a model 66 with a beautiful set of combats. I just found a nice used set almost exactly the same grain and color. My question is, what is the wood they are made from?
Thanks, Karl...

 

[colt_saa]

I know this is an older thread but I need some info. Colt SAA, you show a pic of a model 66 with a beautiful set of combats. I just found a nice used set almost exactly the same grain and color. My question is, what is the wood they are made from?
Thanks, Karl...

That is Goncalo Alves

 

[Karl J]

Excellent, thank you.