Hi all,
I was perusing the ammo selection at my local shop as I do with some frequency, and made the same move (mistake?) I always do, perusing the used gun counter, and I noticed they have this S&W 66-1 tucked back under the glass. It's wearing what looks like Hogue monogrips or similar, and the sticker says no original box. There was a bit of a line to get a cashier to help and I didn't have time to wait, but I'm considering going back tomorrow for a better look and to try to check the lock-up and timing and whatnot.
I recently picked up both a 19-4 in I'd say average condition, and a 10-6 that spent a decade or two in a NYPD duty-holster, (plus a Ruger Security Six), so I'm pretty flush on the K-frame or similar sized wheelguns, but I got the sense that a -1 (pinned and recessed I believe) Smith of any kind in what looks like pretty good shape might be worth snagging, if no reason other than to hold onto. I'm also in my early 30s so I figure the market/supply of these will be even more depleted 10-15 years from now and I'll probably be able to turn it around if I want to down the road without TOO much of a ding to the wallet, other than the obvious, less money for other purchases now.
What do you all think? If it's in good condition is a 66-1 (no box etc) worth $700? My gut says yes... secondary question, I have tended to gravitate towards blued guns but I know the stainless models are probably easier to clean/maintain without worrying too much about the finish. Do the wheelgun aficionados here prefer stainless over blue or vice versa? Any insight is appreciated. Thank you.
I was perusing the ammo selection at my local shop as I do with some frequency, and made the same move (mistake?) I always do, perusing the used gun counter, and I noticed they have this S&W 66-1 tucked back under the glass. It's wearing what looks like Hogue monogrips or similar, and the sticker says no original box. There was a bit of a line to get a cashier to help and I didn't have time to wait, but I'm considering going back tomorrow for a better look and to try to check the lock-up and timing and whatnot.
I recently picked up both a 19-4 in I'd say average condition, and a 10-6 that spent a decade or two in a NYPD duty-holster, (plus a Ruger Security Six), so I'm pretty flush on the K-frame or similar sized wheelguns, but I got the sense that a -1 (pinned and recessed I believe) Smith of any kind in what looks like pretty good shape might be worth snagging, if no reason other than to hold onto. I'm also in my early 30s so I figure the market/supply of these will be even more depleted 10-15 years from now and I'll probably be able to turn it around if I want to down the road without TOO much of a ding to the wallet, other than the obvious, less money for other purchases now.
What do you all think? If it's in good condition is a 66-1 (no box etc) worth $700? My gut says yes... secondary question, I have tended to gravitate towards blued guns but I know the stainless models are probably easier to clean/maintain without worrying too much about the finish. Do the wheelgun aficionados here prefer stainless over blue or vice versa? Any insight is appreciated. Thank you.
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), so I'm pretty flush on the K-frame or similar sized wheelguns, but I got the sense that a -1 (pinned and recessed I believe) Smith of any kind in what looks like pretty good shape might be worth snagging, if no reason other than to hold onto. I'm also in my early 30s so I figure the market/supply of these will be even more depleted 10-15 years from now and I'll probably be able to turn it around if I want to down the road without TOO much of a ding to the wallet, other than the obvious, less money for other purchases now.
