Recent content by bigswedegml

I'm guessing they are filling in all the Police Department orders first. Three local departments, mine included, just switched to these exact pistols. They are awesome, the trigger is great, and they are tack-drivers. I hope you don't have to wait that long, but I am sure you will be...

Thanks guys. I hope to never have to use the 125's but if in a self defense situation, they are going to come into play. For practice I use 158gr.

Thanks for the response. I inherited it from my Grandfather when he passed away, he was a retired police Lieutenant. I know he shot .38 specials for training, and qualified with the .357 magnums. I have no clue how many rounds have been through it. He carried it for 6 years. I hope the...

I have read some posts regarding a 'forcing cone' issue with lower grain bullets in Model 66 revolvers. I am concerned that the Hornady Critical Defense loads with 125gr Flex-tip bullets may have problems. Does anybody else carry/shoot these rounds? FYI- I have a no dash model 66 Combat...

What holster is that dewingrm1?

Here is mine. A 3in. bbl version with Hi-Viz front sight. It is currently up for sale for $550

Do you have any pics?

Here is mine. The only thing wrong with it is a has a knick on the end of the barrel, but it isn't where it affects the rifling.

Thanks. I checked it out, that is some nice work he does.

I'll have to look at mine tonight. I think it is a no dash with black rear sites. This thread sure got my curiousity going

Thanks. Does he make any IWB holsters?

I need help finding a good selection of holsters for my Model 66 Combat Magnum. I inherited it from my grandpa who was a retired police officer. It came with his old leather thumb-break belt holster. I want to find more holster options for this gun but have had trouble. Can anyone point me...

Hi there, I am new to the site and fairly new to Smith & Wesson firearms. Trying to learn more. Right now I have a Model 66 Combat Magnum that I inherited from my Grandpa. It was his old backup gun. It is the 2.5" bbl version. I also have a Model 317 Kit Gun with a 3" bbl. That gun had me...