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The best 66?
I had this beauty out last night. Who, besides me, thinks this is one of the very best from S&W?
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06-10-2017, 09:20 AM
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Nice, my early morning observation skills tell me I see a 624, but I may be off. (66?)
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The model 19/66's are some of the best all around handguns Smith and Wesson ever produced. I prefer the classic blued finish of the model 19's. Yet for daily use the stainless model 66's have a great deal to offer.
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Nice, my early morning observation skills tell me I see a 624, but I may be off. (66?)
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No, it's definitely a k frame. Look how close the top of the cylinder release is to edge of frame. There's no gap, you'd see a gap on an n frame
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I would rather have a model 65, but we take what we can get.
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06-10-2017, 10:19 AM
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I prefer the 3" HB, RB, fixed sight guns. I sold my 66-2.
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I have to agree with Sodacan, a 2.5" model 66 is good as gold! It is difficult to find a better or more practical revolver.
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Except for the Model 66's forcing cone I might agree that is one of the best S&W revolvers.
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Except for the Model 66's forcing cone I might agree that is one of the best S&W revolvers.
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I can't disagree that the problem exists, but I have a no dash that has had thousands of rounds through it without any problem. IMO, it is one of the best.
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I agree that the 2.5" is the best 66 - very sexy!
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It comes in at # 3 in my top 10................
#1 is the 3 inch 66........ w/ Spegel Boot Grips!!!!!!! 
#2 is the 4 inch.....................
#3 is the 2 1/2 inch .............
Now if the 3 inch guns didn't exist; and I didn't have a couple, then the 2 1/2 would jump from #3 to #1.
Saw the new 2 3/4 inch 66 yesterday... have to say I was a bit 'underwhelmed"
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I'm partial to my 66-4........
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I have to agree with Sodacan, a 2.5" model 66 is good as gold! It is difficult to find a better or more practical revolver.
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Very nice! I like the banana targets. Bob
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I have never owned a 2.5" gun until March of this year. Bought a 66-2. It certainly is not perfect, but good enough for me. Oh, did I mention that it shoots quite well? Also have a 2" 10-5 R.B. I put Herrets on both of them. Bob
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Here's one of my own favorites, a 66-3 that's had a little work done to it - both inside and out.
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Here's one of my own favorites, a 66-3 that's had a little work done to it - both inside and out.
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Nice, Jerry! I've never seen polishing like that on the cylinder, but I'm sure that's an enhancement to the overall action. Besides, it's kinda cool looking. 
Great pair of banana stocks on your 2 1/2" too!
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I like my "shooter" 66-2. 
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Yes I agree Sodacan. I admire my ND and -2 shorty. Are they the best? I don't know-personal preference I guess. For sure one of the best. IMHO.
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I have never owned a 2.5" gun until March of this year. Bought a 66-2. It certainly is not perfect, but good enough for me. Oh, did I mention that it shoots quite well? Also have a 2" 10-5 R.B. I put Herrets on both of them. Bob
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I have the same 2 guns (my 66 is a no-dash) and both have the same Herretts I shoot the 66 better than any other gun I own.
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My wife went to the academy with a 66-2, me a 686-3. She is much better looking than me so the 66 wins.
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Hi MetalMan,
I have to agree with you about the Model 66-4. I've always been partial to the Stainless gun with Case Hardened Hammer and Trigger vs. the older Flash Chromed Hammer and Trigger. I just think it gives the gun a more well finished look.
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Fully agree. My snubbie. :-)
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I am a 686 kinda guy. No forcing cone problems here.
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I am a 686 kinda guy. No forcing cone problems here.
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I'll never part with my 66-1, will also never part with my 686-1. Well I kinda parted with the 686 for the recall, but it's supposed to ship back to me tomorrow.
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Right now I'm partial to this awesome shooter!
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They get my vote!
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Only one better than the 2.5" is the 3"
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