S&W Model 66-1 Snub

[oger]

Was at the LGS yesterday when a guy came in with a 4in 66. First look was at the stainless rear sight the second was the goodyear grip it was a round butt?. A closer look showed someone had ground the frame to fit the grips. Oh well someone will get shooter.

 

[opaul]

I haven't done an indebt study, but it appears that model 66's are generally priced higher than the model 19's.
What is your opinion on price difference?

 

[oger]

I would say because you can carry a 66 without worrying about bluing wear.

 

[bananaman]

I have owned this one for quite a while:

A beauty with my favorite stocks! I picked up a set at the gun show for $40 recently. Not a mark on them. Now I need the right gun to put them on. Bob

 

[GunarSailors]

Between my father and I, we have owned this 66 no dash all of its life once it left the factory.

 

[opaul]

Between my father and, we have owned this 66 no dash all of its life once it left the factory.

That's a mint right there. Is it a safe queen?

 

[3S16]

Here is a pair of 66-2's.

 

[opaul]

Here is a pair of 66-2's.

Is it the camera angle or does the bottom 66 have a longer barrel?

 

[okiegtrider]

Don't think you can go wrong if you want a 66 snub. My own is a -3, owned it a long time. A little beat up, a bit of non factory mods that wouldn't appeal to everyone. But not a gun I'd part with any time soon. Do it man!

 

[pmosley]

I haven't done an indebt study, but it appears that model 66's are generally priced higher than the model 19's.
What is your opinion on price difference?

Freudian slip...............

 

[scooterfiend]

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Since getting this 66-1 a few years ago, I've really been watching out for a P&R 19 to go w/ it.
I get a kick out of the "hunt".
Love the K frame snubs, dang.

 

[3S16]

Opaul,

Yes. My camera skills really suck. The top gun is 2 1/2", the bottom is a 3".

 

[GunarSailors]

That's a mint right there. Is it a safe queen?

The only thing mint about that gun are the stocks that it's wearing in the picture. But I love it just the same Its never even seen the inside of a safe.

 

[Jchiles]

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I recently picked up this 66-4. Not as nice as your p&r gem but I'm happy with it.

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[srsmyth]

Here are my 2.5 inch 66's. A no dash, a dash 1, and a dash 2.

 

[biker Bo]

I picked up a 66 no dash 2" 1/2 about 5 years ago. It quickly because my daily carry piece. It's the most comfortable handgun I've ever carried.

 

[opaul]

Here are my 2.5 inch 66's. A no dash, a dash 1, and a dash 2.

That's quite the collection, I'm in awe.

 

[bobcat3388]

I just recently picked up a 66 no dash, P&R, 4 inch, for $850 at a LGS. I just "had to have it." It is exactly like the model of the first pistol I ever owned when I was a young police officer. I traded it in on a semi-auto and always wished I hadn't, but at the time, I had kids and collecting guns wasn't an option. Since purchasing it, I have been chomping at the bit to take it to the range.
The same LGS owner also has a 66-1 snubby that I have been considering purchasing, but after reading all of these posts, I am going to call him and pick it up. Thanks for swaying my decision. He is asking $850 for it, but told me he would sell it to me for $800. Does that sound like a fair price? It is pinned, but not recessed.

 

[opaul]

I just recently picked up a 66 no dash, P&R, 4 inch, for $850 at a LGS. I just "had to have it." It is exactly like the model of the first pistol I ever owned when I was a young police officer. I traded it in on a semi-auto and always wished I hadn't, but at the time, I had kids and collecting guns wasn't an option. Since purchasing it, I have been chomping at the bit to take it to the range.
The same LGS owner also has a 66-1 snubby that I have been considering purchasing, but after reading all of these posts, I am going to call him and pick it up. Thanks for swaying my decision. He is asking $850 for it, but told me he would sell it to me for $800. Does that sound like a fair price? It is pinned, but not recessed.

Glad you had a chance to pick up the model that you carried.

I'm certainly no expert but if it's not recessed, but pinned it could very well be a transitional gun. A check of the serial number could date it and cross reference the design change. Others certainly know more than I on that subject.

From what I have seen that price is not out of line if it's in good shape. I think it also has a lot to do with location. As others have said before - sometimes you just have to pay a little more to get what you want.

I've certainly regretted missing a few nice revolvers because I didn't want to pay the $50-$100 I thought was over priced, but on select revolvers it's probably worth it in the long run. A very nice model 13-2 comes to mind that I missed out on a few years back.

 

[Florida Guy]

Both have proper wood grips now...