What Dummy Gun For A S&w 686? Also A S&w 66

[mncarpenter]

I have a customer wanting holsters for S&W models 686/L frame and a 66/K Frame-naturally there doesn't seem to be a direct dummy model for either..has anyone used a Ruger GP 100 for the 686? Or a Taurus 85 for the 66? I know Rings has a K-frame dummy, is this close enough for the 66?

[camano ridge]

I have a customer wanting holsters for S&W models 686/L frame and a 66/K Frame-naturally there doesn't seem to be a direct dummy model for either..has anyone used a Ruger GP 100 for the 686? Or a Taurus 85 for the 66? I know Rings has a K-frame dummy, is this close enough for the 66?

Model 66 is stainless steel version of model 19 these were primarily chambered for 38spcl/357 mag they have an ejector rod shroud. The rings K Frame looks like it is modeled after the S&W M&P model 10 which has no ejector rod shroud and would be chambered for 38 spcl so there may be a difference in cylinder length.

Scott

[katsass]

I have a customer wanting holsters for S&W models 686/L frame and a 66/K Frame-naturally there doesn't seem to be a direct dummy model for either..has anyone used a Ruger GP 100 for the 686? Or a Taurus 85 for the 66? I know Rings has a K-frame dummy, is this close enough for the 66?

I believe that the Taurus should work for molding a holster for the M-66. The Ruger won't work for either --- too much difference in their dimensions I believe. Mike

[Colt Hammerless]

Here you go: https://clevelandsholsters.com/Training_tools.html

Hopefully those will be the right barrel lengths.

Paul

[mncarpenter]

Here you go: https://clevelandsho...ning_tools.html

Hopefully those will be the right barrel lengths.

Paul

very good!! thank you, I had forgotten Lindell-

Thanks to everyone-I knew you guys would help and is much appreciated!

[Eaglestroker]

The Taurus is slightly smaller than the 66 for reference. Lindell does have both though!

[DoubleBarP]

Finally a question I can answer. (Smith & Wesson Armorer School).. K frame is a model 19 or 66. L frame is a 586 / 686. L frame is the larger of the two. A ruger will not work for either due to size difference. Also a model 10 while it is a K frame it the ejector rod does not sit inside the barrel shroud like the 19 or 66.

Hope this helps...

DBP