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66 No Dash Questions **Pics Added**
I'll be looking at a 66 no dash w/ 4" barrel tomorrow. I guess it has the silver sights.
What year did Smith do away with the silver sights?
I know collectors like P&R guns, but is there any advantages to them?
I'll of course post pics if this falls into my hands. I still need to workout a price.
Thanks.
It's bright & shiny and almost looks like nickel.
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The stainless sights went away for LEO users shortly after the 66's introduction. Around 1973 IIRC the 66's had the blue/black rear sight assembly.
S&W refit the 66's already in inventory/service.
The P&R is indicative of higher quality build and more attention to detail, to me. For competition shooting I prefer the non recessed cylinders as it makes for easier/faster reloads.
Great revolver the 66. My 4" no dash is a factory high polish finish. Looks like bright nickel. Enjoy that 66 no dash! Regards 18DAI.
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It's a 4kxxxx serial #. it also has a bright stainless finish. Some minor visible wear. Has the grips with the speed loader cut-out (not football). Possibly replaced? I offered $475. He's thinking it over.
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Paid $500 for it. Ser#4K50xxx (1973). Grips are dated 1985. Who knows what happened to the originals? Came with a box of old.38 spl ammo, Gordon Davis Duty Holster and some speed loaders.
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Nice! Welcome to the 66 no club. I sure do love mine.
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Nicely done, pictures when you can.
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I just picked up this Model 66-2 in December for 4 bills and change, and it shoots like a charm. Someone has done an action job on it in the past and it is the equal of any revolver I own. I only wish I had acquired one sooner.
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Welcome to the 66 no dash club, I like that. I love mine.
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I carried one on duty for 6 years, no better duty 'wheel gun' out there if you ask me. 
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Congratulations on the no dash 66. I got mine last week and love it.
Enjoy!
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It was my very first LE revolver in 1971 purchased new through the dept. I carried it for about ten years and sold it to one of our officers to buy a 2.5"66. Wish I had kept it now. You will love it.
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Looks as good as you described it!
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Yes, the stocks are from a slightly later gun, with the "speedloader" cutout. Nice find!
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P & R Guns
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Originally Posted by Dump1567
I'll be looking at a 66 no dash w/ 4" barrel tomorrow. I guess it has the silver sights.
What year did Smith do away with the silver sights?
I know collectors like P&R guns, but is there any advantages to them?
I'll of course post pics if this falls into my hands. I still need to workout a price.
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The pinning of a barrel is supposed to keep it secure under heavy recoil. Alledgely some would come unscrewed under continued use with full house loads. I've never fired more than a few max loads at a time in any of my revolvers... so couldn't say...
The recessed cylinder is an expensive process, which is usually discontinued after a period of time in production. I believe it makes for a more clean line, as you don't see the heads of cases when looking at the side of the firearm... Any practical use??? Unlikely that it could be considered stronger...
One reporters opinion !!!
David
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