Recent content by Preacherman1973

My 66 was my first gun two years ago. I have had a few problems with the cylinder locking up when switching between .38 and .357 but folks here have been very helpful explaining why. Nevertheless, while I now own another S&W and have extensively shot Colts, Rugers, and a few other pistols, my...

Hi! I found this forum after looking for a solution to a lock-up problem with my Model 66. It was my first gun and got it 2 years ago. I recently bought an M&P 9c and LOVE it! I appreciate the feedback and advice I have gotten already! I will add a letter I just sent to my state reps regarding...

Hi! I found this forum after looking for a solution to a lock-up problem with my Model 66. It was my first gun and got it 2 years ago. I recently bought an M&P 9c and LOVE it! I appreciate the feedback and advice I have gotten already! I will add a letter I just sent to my state reps regarding...

Yes Iggy. That is exactly what I did. I probably put about 50 -100 rounds (different nights) .38 followed by .357 Mag. Thank you 18DAI! I will follow up with S&W on the gas ring issue. You are right, it is a 66 no dash.

I am sure you have already made your purchase by now but for what it is worth I have had my M&P 9c and LOVE it! On our guys night at the range my gun gets passed around just as much or more then the XD. I have put over 1200 rounds through it and not a hiccup yet. I can group 12 rounds within...

I have a Model 66 with 4" barrel. It is my first gun and was bought from the widow of a law enforment agent. I had two good friends who are both longtime instructors look it over for me and tell me I was getting an incredible deal and that the gun looked amazingly well cared for. So here is my...

I have a Model 66 with 4" barrel. It is my first gun and was bought from the widow of a law enforment agent. I had two good friends who are both longtime instructors look it over for me and tell me I was getting an incredible deal and that the gun looked amazingly well cared for. So here is my...