My model 66 has a flat butt

Greguw · November 27, 2006, 07:45 PM

Hi guys ... I have a S&W model 66 that I would like to go with a more rounded grip like my 686 or even like a model 60 ...a more rounded butt .
Am I going to have to rework the gun frame and what grip is commonlly used if you guys would some advice .
Thanks

Greg

Clemson · November 27, 2006, 08:25 PM

The square butt 66 is an older gun, probably pinned barrel and recessed chambers. I would suggest that you sell the gun and buy a round-butt. You will come out even or ahead on the deal. It used to be fairly common to convert the square butt K-frames to round butt, but nowadays it is recognized to ruin the value of what is becoming a scarcer gun.

Clemson

Greguw · November 27, 2006, 08:59 PM

I did not think it was a valued piece ...but now that you said something ... I have had the gun for a few years and it is still a tight piece .
I was just looking for a winter project and this was siting in a box at the bottom of the cabinet .
I allready have a few round butt S&W ...A few K and J frames ...I guess this 66 will be spared !
Thanks for the info !

Greg

hpg · November 28, 2006, 07:36 PM

Yes it's price went way up in value when S&W stopped making the K-frame's in 357 Magnum....keep it or sell it to me..........hpg

I was thinking that some grip maker, made a grip for the square butt to give it a rounded look.........maybe Hogue? Never mind, just send it to me..............................

tINY · November 29, 2006, 07:19 PM

Wow, I got a good 66 at a gun show for $300 just 2 years ago: recessed cylinder, hammer mounted firing pin and all.

Shoots good, but I took off the big target grip and put on a Hogue Monogrip on it that rides in the truck a lot better.....

-tINY

November 27, 2006, 07:45 PM	#1
Greguw Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2006 Location: Bucks County , Pa Posts: 519	My model 66 has a flat butt Hi guys ... I have a S&W model 66 that I would like to go with a more rounded grip like my 686 or even like a model 60 ...a more rounded butt . Am I going to have to rework the gun frame and what grip is commonlly used if you guys would some advice . Thanks Greg

November 27, 2006, 08:25 PM	#2
Clemson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 875	The square butt 66 is an older gun, probably pinned barrel and recessed chambers. I would suggest that you sell the gun and buy a round-butt. You will come out even or ahead on the deal. It used to be fairly common to convert the square butt K-frames to round butt, but nowadays it is recognized to ruin the value of what is becoming a scarcer gun. Clemson __________________ NRA Endowment Member, NRA Certified Instructor CWP Holder US Army veteran Gunsmith www.boltandbarrel.com

November 28, 2006, 07:36 PM	#4
hpg Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2002 Location: in the Bluegrass State Posts: 1,610	Yes it's price went way up in value when S&W stopped making the K-frame's in 357 Magnum....keep it or sell it to me..........hpg I was thinking that some grip maker, made a grip for the square butt to give it a rounded look.........maybe Hogue? Never mind, just send it to me.............................. __________________ NRA member Semper Paratus

November 27, 2006, 08:59 PM	#3
Greguw Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2006 Location: Bucks County , Pa Posts: 519	I did not think it was a valued piece ...but now that you said something ... I have had the gun for a few years and it is still a tight piece . I was just looking for a winter project and this was siting in a box at the bottom of the cabinet . I allready have a few round butt S&W ...A few K and J frames ...I guess this 66 will be spared ! Thanks for the info ! Greg

November 29, 2006, 07:19 PM	#5
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	Wow, I got a good 66 at a gun show for $300 just 2 years ago: recessed cylinder, hammer mounted firing pin and all. Shoots good, but I took off the big target grip and put on a Hogue Monogrip on it that rides in the truck a lot better..... -tINY