S&W 66 - What do I have here?

[wadu1]

This forum always amazes me with the wealth of knowledge hiding here.

You're not kidding.  The PM's I've gotten with incredible info as well (@71Shovelhead and @Ridgeratt) confirm it. There's a reason why this is the first place I come to for this kind of info 

I hate to rain on your parade, but you've been misled.

First off, that revolver is left handed.
Second, the rifling does not extend beyond the barrel.
Third, the bluing is completely worn down to the chrome.
Forth, that particular model won't accept extended magazines.

I'll give you $75, just because we're friends and I hate to see you taken advantage of.

I beg to differ, extended magazines for wheel guns. Young Guys

[Ridgeratt]

Wadu

Not sure any of the examples you have shown would be able to load the 66 without picking up a few off the floor.   

[wadu1]

Wadu

Not sure any of the examples you have shown would be able to load the 66 without picking up a few off the floor.   

Just giving Dan-o a bad time,

[b23]

Looking at wood grips for the 66, I'd really like a good rosewood-look for this unit.

I think I have a set that came off something, don't recall what, I'll look for them tomorrow and see if I can find them as well as what they fit.  If I can find them and they'll fit what you have you can have them.

[b23]

Looking at wood grips for the 66, I'd really like a good rosewood-look for this unit.

I think I have a set that came off something, don't recall what, I'll look for them tomorrow and see if I can find them as well as what they fit.  If I can find them and they'll fit what you have you can have them.

Found em!  They're yours if you want them.

[Skillet]

Oh heck ya, those are exactly what I was thinking. Very generous, I'll make it right!

I'll send you a PM -

[Ridgeratt]

Make sure that they fit a k or  l frame revolver.

[b23]

Make sure that they fit a k or  l frame revolver.

I believe, even though the L is a larger frame, the L and K Smiths take the same grip.  If they don't work out Skillet can use them for fire starter. 

[Skillet]

Make sure that they fit a k or  l frame revolver.

I believe, even though the L is a larger frame, the L and K Smiths take the same grip.  If they don't work out Skillet can use them for fire starter. 

If they don't fit my 66, the only reasonable thing to do would be to buy another revolver that they do fit.

#gunmath

[b23]

Make sure that they fit a k or  l frame revolver.

I believe, even though the L is a larger frame, the L and K Smiths take the same grip.  If they don't work out Skillet can use them for fire starter. 

If they don't fit my 66, the only reasonable thing to do would be to buy another revolver that they do fit.

#gunmath

Well duh, is there any other logical solution?!  But, since I can't recall what I took them off of, you may have to buy a few more.  I mean you wouldn't want to risk them not being a perfect fit.  What's that saying, something about there's nothing free about something free..... 

[Ridgeratt]

You might find some kind of mark on the inside of the grips. Perhaps a k stamped on them.

[b23]

You might find some kind of mark on the inside of the grips. Perhaps a k stamped on them.

I didn't look super close but I did look them over a bit and didn't see anything.  I'm kind of wondering if they came off of a N frame model 29 I had years ago because I remember swapping grips on that one I just didn't think they were that old.

If they are N frame grips I'm pretty sure they'll still fit a L or K frame but they'll require some sanding to make them fit.  Skillet's a commercial fisherman and those guys have to be part mad scientist part MacGyver so regardless of whether they came off of a N, L, or K frame I'm sure he can get them fitted up.

[Skillet]

Big shout out to @b23 - this was exactly the look I was wanting.  The grain in these grips is beautiful.

They are from an N frame, so will need a little fitting, but I'm looking forward to the project.

[C-Money]

Those grips look great on that pistol!

[okie john]

Nice score on that M-66. It was the Glock 19 of the revolver era. Check the S&W Forums to learn more about it and its value. One of the things they'll tell you is not to shoot +P 125-grain loads in it. Something about the mix of velocity and pressure in that load cracks the forcing cones on K-frame revolvers.

Unmolested N-frame grips of that vintage are getting hard to find, so rather than fitting to a K-frame, I'd just look around and get the right grips.


Okie John