K/L Frame Target Stocks

[ODB]

Well, I’ve been on the forum for a few years now, not many posts under my belt. I’ve always been a question asker, why step on the toes of folks who actually know something. I bought my first S&W revolver back in, well, when I first joined here. Always been a bit more of a .22 guy and ever since I bought that first 586, I’ve been on the lookout for a 17-6 (full lug). Finally picked one up a couple of weeks ago, expensive but at a fair price, and would really like to get stocks to match the 586 (picture attached).


Been looking on various forums, sites and fleabay. Quite a range in prices and varieties, even within the Target, K-frame group. I noticed some have large escutcheons, others just show the stud, some have the “football” cut and some just the “cut-out”. Any significance to these variations?

 

[Vtgw938]

Check out this link and most of your questions will be answered. Yes there is significance to all the variations. You can match them or get period correct stocks, up to you. If any questions after reading this, ask away. It is a good resource to save.


Smith & Wesson N Frame Stocks / Grips - A Reference Guide