Here are my 2 66s.the snubby goes with the box in the picture its from 1988.it is my bedside gun.the 4 inch is a used cop gun.it is a 66-1 from 1978.

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Just have one, a 66-3....but I keep an identical 19 in my safe. I find this to be a great carry gun.

66-2 Oklahoma DOC P&P.

With her little friend.

This is my new to me 66-2.

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now that is sharp.

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No picture at this time, but I have a 66 2.5 no dash that is one of my favorite handguns.

66-3 from 1990.





rags

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My recently acquired S&W #66-2's. I have not had the opportunity to shoot either of them yet.

Here are the 2 I own...

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This is my M66, it is a PD trade in from MS as well. I may end up buying another considering the price and how much I love this gun.

The 66 in snub configuration is the coolest looking snub-nose of
all the stainless Smiths. And it is good for a lot more than just
across the card table or across the room.

1972

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66-2:


66-1:

Just like the original poster, I have a 4" and 2 1/2" 66, both are -1's. The 4" is one I picked up in a trade a few years ago for an M&P 9c, the 2 1/2" is one I just got a few days ago from a forum member in trade for a nice model 63. Both are EXCELLENT shooters and doubtful they will ever leave my possession. They are my favorite firearms by far! I just wish my camera skills were better.......

you people and your hyphens.

Navadadvx,

Love those stocks on your 4". Grips with that much grain and color are very unusual and fit your beautiful gun. Your photography skill are excellent, too..

I've long been a fan of the Mod.66 and they are among the favorites in my collection. What a shame S&W discontinued this fine firearm...

Some really fine examples on this thread. Congrats to all of you for making a great handgun choice!! But you already know that....

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well heck....if you're ever around Reno or I'm in Fallon we could take all three out and have the whole family together. no dash, -1, -2. 2.5", 4" and a 6".

You people and your HUGE pics!

Just two here, so far. -1 and -2

66-2 6''

My 66-3; 3"
Stonecove

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Simply amazing handguns - if you own them you know what I mean, if you don't... You're missing out. (Still looking for a P&R 2 1/2")

66 no dash 4"


66-1 6"


66-1 MSHP 4"


And the family shot with the little J Frame 63

I'll chime in as a member of the no dash club, 1972 model 2K73XXX and the original target grips are in the drawer right behind me I just like the way these sit in my hand better.

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-3 circa 1993. Purchased from the original owner in 1994 who did the custom work on the trigger and hammer spur.

Let it ride around as a car gun for over a decade until I started shooting it regularly and realized what a gem it is.

Hope to get a -4 or -5 round butt 4" next year to make my primary IDPA gun.

Duty action job by Tom Kilhoffer in the mid 80's. Silver medal- off duty pistol- 1990 Illinois Police Olympics in Chicago. Easy to clean, won't rust. Carried off duty and on duty (Investigations). Work horse and pretty as well.

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A little rough when it was purchased,but cleaned up very nicely
66-2.Also Have the original wood grips as well.

hey scottj what type of hogues are those?

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Those are just standard monogrips as far as I know. My 2.5" is round butt.

Drooooooooooo! !!

Heres a poor pic of my 66s

66 4" no dash
66-1 2 1/2" I doubt its had a box of ammo shot through it
and my 66 PC carry comp, no lock

66-2 1982.

I "had" one of those....but "she" got it in the settlement.

Glad I got this one, 66-1. 25Kxxxx. Love it!

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My 66 collection, a 2 1/2" 3" and 4" no dash guns, and my 6 1/8" 66-1, along with my latest addition 66-2 3" gun. (5 altogether). My 2 1/2 and 4 inch guns were my service revolvers used during my career.

[QUOTE=AirCommando;135989874]Glad I got this one, 66-1. 25Kxxxx. Love it!
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Very nice AirCommando, if lucky I'll stumble into one someday, thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Flint Ridge.

I noticed something about tstrenous's no dash in this thread. SN 35K0000. My SN is 25K6679, and it is a -1.



That's wierd.

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top to bottom...

-4, round butt
-4
-2

My -2. The thin Pachys make it handier to carry.

here we go

66-7

great shooter

So far the only one I have is this LNIB, M66 circa 1976



The gun itself is much nicer than my photo.

66-1

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My M66-1 2.5” P&R from 1980

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My father's 66-1. His Off-Duty gun for many years, and now sees limited duty as mine.

Bought it new in late '74. One of my favorites, and a real tack driver. I have packed it a lot over the years.

I've been collecting S&W's for over 40 years and since their introduction I don't believe I've seen any other handgun with stronger owner dedication and appreciation than the Mod 66.

Today they are becoming one of the most sought after handguns of their era by both shooters and collectors. Former LEOs tended to keep them when they had the chance. Many original owners tend to keep them and declare them to be the"last gun I'll ever part with."

S&W made a bunch of them but just try to find nice ones today-- and for those still looking, the quest will only get more difficult and more expensive.. especially for the early ones.

Some mighty fine specimens on this thread....

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I recently purchased Model 66-1.... a 6", serial number 45K71XX, P & R (so around 1978-ish). Got it for $400.

I have never had a SS gun in the 20 or so years I have been shooting handguns - this will be my first. I have always known that 66s are well regarded and sought after but didn't understand why until recently (hence the purchase)

I will post pics as soon as my permit comes through (still taking a few months here)

Mike

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Mike-

I think you'll find that six-inch M-66 to represent a really good balance of power and portability. In fact, the late Jeff Cooper especially recommended it in one of his books, although he is better known as an advocate of the Colt .45 auto. He thought it made a fine trail gun for a backpacker.

Actually, he was just speaking of the Combat Magnum in general, but the stainless construction of the M-66 makes it even better than the M-19, I feel.

I gather that you can't pack it there, but it is also a splendid target shooting revolver. Limit .357 ammo to about 10-15% of what you fire, and it'll last a long time. (I assume that the gun is now in good condition?)

Congratulations on a good purchase. I think you'll like the stainless aspect. I think it is one of the greatest advances in handguns in many a decade. This is particularly true if your climate is humid.

How does your dollar compare in value to ours? If comparable, you got a good deal.

T-Star

It is weird. I changed the serial number but only the last 3 numbers. 35K0XXX IS the serial number. If I remember correct I was told it was from 1978 and it's kinda rare since it's the 6 1/8" barrel.

Roy Jinks says mine shipped in Nov. 78. Your serial number is 10K more. And it is a no dash.

I heard sometimes the factory did not stamp the dash numbers on some guns. Maybe yours is one. I have a 18-1 that is not stamped -1 also.

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