66 stocks

[BeardedKarl]

Guys I'm sure there is another thread but I'm a new member and really don't navigate well yet. Anyway I have a 66 no dash that I picked up a few years ago. I rally enjoy it and it has cleaned up well. My question is , I really need to ditch these pachmyer grips for some factory or nice looking targets. Looking for suggestions and pictures, links etc. Thanks in advance. BTW it is a square but under that rubber grip.

 

[BeardedKarl]

 

[markeb]

Very nice 66. Here is a pic of targets with speed loader cutout, on a 65. If you want to see a wide variety of grips, just google s&w 66 and click on images. Good luck.

 

[BeardedKarl]

Nice 65 thanks for chiming in, also looking for people's opinions or suggestions on what others would put on it. I think I want the factory targets like what are on yours but people with more years under them may make a suggestion that I have not thought of.

 

[weatherby]

You have lots and lots of choices.
I tend to like dark on stainless butt the opposite works well also.

combats on it may even be neat

 

[BeardedKarl]

Whatever I put on I want to enjoy and also enhance the value if possible.

 

[BeardedKarl]

Nice looking stocks, i really appreciate all the suggestions and pictures. Can anyone give me a ballpark on production date?9K6800 66 no dash

 

[BeardedKarl]

I have never used a set of combats, are they comfortable to use? Slippery?

 

[weatherby]

Slippery no.....It is all in fit for me.
My son loves combats....I'm a smooth target guy
With my grip Targets align my trigger finger best.
for some it is magnas.
I can deal with magnas and a grip adapter but it takes more effort on my part for precise shooting.


Lots of choices out there

 

[theoneff]

This is the round butt magna with the grip adapter that weatherby mentioned. Square butt Altamonts with an adapter will get you there. I like the look of the old days and for me they work well. Ahrends from Gripseller on Ebay are good too, and you get to see the grip before you order. Theo

 

[Biker Bill]

BeardedKarl - 9KXXXXX serial numbers for a Model 66 ishipped 1976 according to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition.

Bill

 

[BeardedKarl]

Thank you guys so much for the help and information. Glad to be apart of this forum.

 

[Badquaker]

 

[Voyager28]

I am now, and always have been, a fan of S&W Targets. They just look and feel "right" to me.

Bob

 

[sheepdawg]

If you come up with some targets make sure they have the football cutout on the left side. They are correct for a 66 no dash. The 1976 no dash has the Goodyears, with the blackened sights and the red insert on the front post. It's the shooter and I think the Pachs are more comfortable. The 1972 has the original targets with the football cutout and the desirable but lousy stainless sights.

 

[bigmtnman]

I like stag.

 

[theoneff]

I like stag.

Thats cause you get such a good deal on it Actually I do too. If you want stag PM bigmtnman. Cheers, theo

 

[BAM-BAM]

Check out Hogue and Ahern's websites........lots of good options for carry and shooting...... and good turnaround time ............

I like Spegel's Boot grips for carrying and shooting...... but IIRC he's not taking orders right now......

The Combats pictured above never "fit" my hand ..... with Hogue's I get the single finger groove model.

 

[BeardedKarl]

Thanks again guys for sharing the info. Glad to have some knowledgeable folks helping out!

 

[Goblin]

Also look for Kuracs (Culina grips). They're a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. There are a couple of threads on this forum devoted to photos of them, so if you search one you can browse. John is a member of this forum under the name Kurac.

 

[Timbo22]

Nice 66 no-dash you have there. The proper original grips for it would be Target style with the 'football' (oval) cutout for speed loader use. However, any K/L sized grip for a square butt will fit the gun. Original Targets in good shape are getting expensive, so you may want to try a variety of styles. The smaller service style 'magna' grips fit my hand better on K and N frames.

 

[Mark6005]

Bet it's a nice shooter with the grips on it. At some point you may wish to make it more original

 

[BeardedKarl]

Yes looking to make it more original. Hopefully add some value as well.

 

[BeardedKarl]

It is a nice shooter, my 13yr old daughter likes to shoot it with 38 special in it. Not quite ready for the .357 yet.

 

[Engine49guy]

As others have stated the proper stocks for a 66 (no dash) would be football relieved Goncalo Alves checkered targets as pictured below on the Model 66 (top).


Magnas shown on the Model 67 (bottom) will fit but are not the proper OEM style.

 

[raylan007]

Ahrends Moradillo Stocks

Ahrends sold by gripseller on ebay is good source for these Retro Finger groove stocks in moradillo hardwood on my M66 n/d. The seller photographs each pair so you know precisely what you will be receiving.

 

[boykinlp]

Also look for Kuracs (Culina grips). They're a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. There are a couple of threads on this forum devoted to photos of them, so if you search one you can browse. John is a member of this forum under the name Kurac.

Here is my 66 with a pair of Kurac grips:

 

[BeardedKarl]

Ok,took a chance on ebay and found what was listed as original s&w grips that are period correct for my 66. (hope they are original even though they did not come on my revolver)Thanks to all you guys chiming in with ideas and pictures, the 66 looks even more beautiful with these "new" grips!

 

[boykinlp]

Now it looks like it should!

 

[weatherby]

Well done.....the change is dramatic