New to the Forum . . . with a Model 65-2!

[Catfighter]

Hello - I've been lurking for a couple weeks now, contemplating the purchase of a Model 65-2. I bought it and it's awesome.

Picture of my 4" Model 65-2:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/432087_10150647594336730_689756729_9188755_1688462189_n.jpg


I have some questions and I wondered if you guys could help.

1. I bought some Hogue grips but now I think I want some wooden ones (the ones that came with the gun were oversized grips and were huge on my hand).

Will these work on a square-butt Model 65-2?
SMITH & WESSON K FRAME Square Butt Checkered Walnut Grips | eBay


2. Anyone ever try Tagua holsters? Would this work for mine?

L FRAME REVOLVER 4" BARREL BROWN LEATHER HOLSTER LEFT | eBay



Thanks for the help; I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions.

 

[BCDWYO]

Welcome to the forum Cat!...very nice 65-2 you got there, but I agree that you need some new grips! The k frame grips you are looking at should work fine...just double check your frame to make sure it wasn't converted to round-butt. Your gun would fit in the L frame holster but it would be a little sloppy since Ls are a bit bigger than Ks...you should be able to find a 4" k-frame holster that fits it better with no problem. Good luck!

 

[M2MikeGolf]

Goodyear's...yuk.

Lotsa' grip options out there these days, I'll just give you one. I'm a big fan of Ahrend's grips; Ahrends Grips : S&W Tactical Grips. A lot of different styles and wood types and reasonably priced, great customer service.

The model 65 4" HB is one of my very favorite of the K-Frames, if I had only one choice for a S&W, it would probably be the 65. Congrats and welcome!

 

[Catfighter]

Yeah, the Hogue I guess is "comfortable" when shooting but I shot 50 rounds of .357 magnum and it wasn't hurting my hand or whatever. . . so I think the Hogues aren't needed [for me].

Plus wood grips are smaller and they don't stick to clothing like rubber does if you're carrying concealed. And yes, I think they just look better.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Catfighter]

Oh, a couple other things. . . .

So, if I wanted to smooth the serrations on the trigger, is that frowned upon (i.e. would it make the gun less valuable in the long run)? I suppose I could buy another trigger and polish it. But I can tell that if I'm going to shoot/practice with this gun a lot, those serrations are going to be a pain.

Gunsmith - Remove the serrations from S&W revolver trigger - YouTube


Also, my serial number is C12050xx; can anyone tell me the date it was made? I'm assuming 77 or 78.

I bought it for my birthday and I was born in 77, so I was hoping it was the same year. I felt like I had a lot in common with the gun: somewhat old, kinda big, not flashy, loud, and gets the job done.

 

[Davwingman]

65-2s were made from 1977-1982. The serial number you give is not a correct serial number for a model 65. The serial number is found on the butt & you will have to remove the grips to see it. Not sure where you got that number.

 

[old bear]

To try and answer your first question, the grips you are looking at should fit your K frame M 65-2. Enjoy your new revolver.

 

[Catfighter]

To try and answer your first question, the grips you are looking at should fit your K frame M 65-2. Enjoy your new revolver.

[Sorry, I quoted the wrong person but I appreciate your help as well.]

That number is on the ejector . . .

The serial number is 1D526xx

Thanks for the help!

 

[C Islander]

I've got a 4" 65-2. They are great revolvers. Take good care of it ams you'll pass it down to your grand children.

 

[Davwingman]

The serial number is 1D526xx

That serial # falls in the range given for 1979-1980, which ranges from 1D45001-1D99999.

Hope this helps.

 

[Catfighter]

Excellent; I'll tell everyone that the gun is as old as I am.

 

[Catfighter]

Your gun would fit in the L frame holster but it would be a little sloppy since Ls are a bit bigger than Ks...you should be able to find a 4" k-frame holster that fits it better with no problem. Good luck!

Just got the holster today; it fits the barrel and cylinder perfectly but is about 1cm too long around the hammer. Other than that, it fits like a glove