RB combat grip k-frame - proper frame fit?

[Todd.K]

Hi all ,

Just purchased an unfired 66-3 2.5" from the local gander Mtn, and have a question about the proper fit of combat grips from the factory. The ones installed on this piece have a certifiably lousy fit at the top rear, sitting approx 1/8" proud of the frame. I can only imagine how it would feel to fire 357s. I'm guessing they were after-factory add ons, but I wanted to confirm with the rest of the brain trust.

Thanks in advance,
Todd

 

[Keith Brown]

Good chance you have N frame grips on your gun, post a pic if you can to be sure.

 

[Todd.K]

Wondered about that - what do these look like?

 

[03Fatboy]

Yep, those look like N frame grips. Good news is they aren't cheap and sell here for between $150-200. You could probably find someone interested in trading for a set of k frames. I may have an extra set, shoot me PM if interested.

 

[AveragEd]

Or if you would like to sell those, I might be a player.

Ed

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

I wonder how N frame stocks made their way on to a NIB K frame model 66?

 

[Dave T]

I wonder how N frame stocks made their way on to a NIB K frame model 66?

That is far from being a "new in the box" gun. The hammer mounted firing pin and the absence of the dreaded lock date it from well before the MIM/IL debacle.

Dave

 

[kaaskop49]

You'd be surprised, the irregular things people do to their guns before selling. Or maybe you wouldn't! My 'smith makes a lot of $ from me performing diagnoses on used guns.