New 686-6 grips

[2500]

I feel silly even asking, but can't get these hard plastic grips to budge after removing the screw. Any ideas?

 

[413Maxwedge]

Picture of grips?

 

[Yendor357]

You can probably screw the screw onto the outside of one of the grip panels. I think a gentle tug will get it to pop off.

 

[2500]

You can probably screw the screw onto the outside of one of the grip panels. I think a gentle tug will get it to pop

No, that didn't work, banged on them with screwdriver handle, They are stuck.

 

[2500]

Picture of grips?

I tried, but a no go on the pics

 

[Hawg Rider]

Strange, I've never heard of hard plastic stocks on a S&W revolver...my 686-6 Plus came with laminated wood stocks and standard 686s have rubber stocks. Perhaps some cheapie aftermarket stocks? Hopefully someone didn't apply some type of adhesive to the stocks because they were a little loose when shooting. I wouldn't try prying the stocks off of the grip frame because you could definitely damage the stainless steel. You might try submerging them in boiling water for a few minutes to see if that will soften and loosen the stocks...it shouldn't bother your SS revolver in the slightest.

 

[2500]

Strange, I've never heard of hard plastic stocks on a S&W revolver...my 686-6 Plus came with laminated wood stocks and standard 686s have rubber stocks. Perhaps some cheapie aftermarket stocks? Hopefully someone didn't apply some type of adhesive to the stocks because they were a little loose when shooting. I wouldn't try prying the stocks off of the grip frame because you could definitely damage the stainless steel. You might try submerging them in boiling water for a few minutes to see if that will soften and loosen the stocks...it shouldn't bother your SS revolver in the slightest.

Ok, figured it out. (the pics, not the grips)

 

[bananaman]

Those appear to be Altamont supplied factory grips. Should be laminated wood. Lots of choices if you don't like them. My 686-6 with Altamont grips. Sorry about upside down. Bob

 

[daveboy]

Put the screw back in, just like if you were installing the stocks. But, as soon as the threads engage on the right grip stop turning it. This should leave the screw head sticking up 1/8" or so above the left grip. Tap the head gently with a hammer. That SHOULD push the right grip off. Once that one comes off, you can easily tap on the inside of the left grip to get it off.

 

[2500]

Those appear to be Altamont supplied factory grips. Should be laminated wood. Lots of choices if you don't like them. My 686-6 with Altamont grips. Sorry about upside down. Bob

I have these that I want to try, but can't get the others off. They feel ok and shoot well, just don't like the 357 printed on them. Just looks cheesy to me

 

[2500]

Strange, I've never heard of hard plastic stocks on a S&W revolver...my 686-6 Plus came with laminated wood stocks and standard 686s have rubber stocks. Perhaps some cheapie aftermarket stocks? Hopefully someone didn't apply some type of adhesive to the stocks because they were a little loose when shooting. I wouldn't try prying the stocks off of the grip frame because you could definitely damage the stainless steel. You might try submerging them in boiling water for a few minutes to see if that will soften and loosen the stocks...it shouldn't bother your SS revolver in the slightest.

That may work, but I can't make myself introduce water to a gun.