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Originally Posted by Texas Star
Mike-
I think you'll find that six-inch M-66 to represent a really good balance of power and portability. In fact, the late Jeff Cooper especially recommended it in one of his books, although he is better known as an advocate of the Colt .45 auto. He thought it made a fine trail gun for a backpacker.
Actually, he was just speaking of the Combat Magnum in general, but the stainless construction of the M-66 makes it even better than the M-19, I feel.
I gather that you can't pack it there, but it is also a splendid target shooting revolver. Limit .357 ammo to about 10-15% of what you fire, and it'll last a long time. (I assume that the gun is now in good condition?)
Congratulations on a good purchase. I think you'll like the stainless aspect. I think it is one of the greatest advances in handguns in many a decade. This is particularly true if your climate is humid.
How does your dollar compare in value to ours? If comparable, you got a good deal.
T-Star
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Thanks for the info T-Star!
I have heard a little bit about the forcing cone cracks that can happen with too many heavy .357s.
The gun is in excellent condition. The only problem (if you could call it a problem) is that it doesn't have the original stocks. It has Hogues.
At the moment the AU$ to US$ is going a little our way...the price would be around US$ 421.00. Here in Aus a good Model 66 ususally goes for around $600-$700. They are not that common for sale because everyone wants to keep them
I picked this one up from a gunsmith who is closing down his shop after about 40 years.
Cheers
Mike
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