Was the Model 63, the first S&W stainless .22?

[Mike SC Hunter]

These are factory universal fit (both square and round butt) Target stocks, which were available in both smooth and checkered versions. They were sold as replacement stocks only as far as I have seen.

All Factory grips. Blue 4 In 34--Nickel 4 in 34--4 in 63

 

[snowman]

.22/32 Kit Gun and Target Firing pin changes


I hope this helps and as usual I am always open to further evidence in the unending pursuit of complete knowledge of S&W firearms.

Hondo44: It appears to me that your knowledge of this issue is as close to complete as anyone will get!

With respect,
Andy

 

[BlackAgnes]

Here's mine with Keith Brown Ropers, scaled to fit the J Frame.

Tim

 

[Hondo44]

Bought mine new in 1980, paid $260 for it new. With large hands, target acquisition was difficult using the original grips. Factory targets solved that problem. I have a couple of k22s, but for a stroll thru the woods and for assassinating tin cans, a Model 63 can't be beat.

Robert

That's a nice early pair with the fuller tops that are as high as the knuckle on the back strap like K and N frame target grips!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Go for a 4" 63. Could be $600+ cheaper (than the 1947 K-22 I want!).

63 no dash, shipped April '81 (30th Birthday!) Presentation (target sized) Stocks. P&R Found at a local Scottsdale gun store for $419 O.T.D. in January '11. It can be done.

That gun is a twin of mine. The target grips make all the difference in the world as far as shootability. Mine are checkered

 

[DRYHEAT]

My wife likes the original stocks better than my favorite targets

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Yes. Need to type something to get to 10 characters, but the answer is yes.

 

[jaguargolf]

I'll have to figure out how to post a picture.

I have a 63 with a 5" barrel.

It also is an 8 shot pistol

 

[dingomann]

Some really nice M63s here. I bought mine about 40 years ago for around $225-$250, I don't recall exactly. It is pinned, SN is 167500. That is an easy one to remember! I have fired approx. 35,000 rounds through it. For about 10 years I did a lot of aerial target shooting and that really burns up the ammo. I cleaned it whenever the action started to get sticky, which might be 50 rounds or it might be 400 rounds. Some ammo is a lot dirtier than others. I have timed it once. The cylinder stop fractured so I used one that came from a junk Llama Comanche .38. Works fine. It still wears the original small grips which show a lot of wear but I like them. The DA pull has a distinct pause where you you can hold it just shy of let-off, get a good sight picture, then fire it just like a single action. Few of my other guns have a pause like it. It is still accurate but my eyes are just not good enough to utilize that accuracy anymore. I have enjoyed owning this gun and I hope the next owner does, too.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I have a 2 and a 4.
Can't find a pic of the 4.

 

[reccpd101]

THERE'S not a better new shooter, woods walking, or trainer for a J frame then a 63 even better if you fit a 22 mag cylinder to go with it. How do I know 10,000 plus rounds don't lie. I also have a model 18 I used learning how to really shoot a K frame.

 

[press-1-for-english]

Here's the one I bought "used" August of this year for eight and change. All I did to it was fire it. Left it stock. Came with the box, sealed tools, and paperwork. Dandy little plinker.

Here's what it looks like presently.
Very comfortable stocks/grips.

 

[hkcavalier]

I only have an imposter 63.