13 vs 66
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lowriderfxr
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Hate to give you a cop out answer but, in my opinion, dead even.
2.5" 66 which is P&R but needs original grips, or a 3" 13, both very desirable. Different barrel lengths would change the dynamic entirely but if you have the means and the want, get them both, they are winners.
2.5" 66 which is P&R but needs original grips, or a 3" 13, both very desirable. Different barrel lengths would change the dynamic entirely but if you have the means and the want, get them both, they are winners.
TAC
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For me, the 13 wins, because it has fixed sights. However, the 66 wins because it's stainless steel.
xfarfuldog
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I would definitely buy both. Both rare and going up in value.
I would take the M13. Fixed sights and 3inch barrel for full length extraction and a bit higher bullet speed, plus I like blue over stainless in most cases.
Jingles
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What TAC said. The 13 is IMHO the perfect carry revolver; .357, fixed sights and 3". I don't really like SS revolvers but they are preferred for carry due to their greater resistance to corrosion. Also, wear shows up less on a SS gun as opposed to bluing. You don't see too many SS guns advertised with "holster wear." That 13 is one of my grail guns.
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I would prefer the 3 inch Model 13 due to the full length ejector rod and fixed sights.
Old TexMex
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I passed up a RB 13 3" nickel a few years ago, and haven't seen one since. (Dumb move)
OP
Fortunately, I have both. Looks like the 13 is more desirable and I tend to agree. The bull barrel and simplicity of a fixed sight is better.
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Ashlander
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I see 66 snubbies fairly often. I saw a 3" 13 once 4 years ago.
DD357
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...still thinking...
I have a 2 1/2" 66, a 3" Model 65 and a 3" M-64... but I've never personally seen a 3" 13. 
pmosley
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I have been fortunate enough to have a 2.5" 66-3 and 686-3 and a 3" 65-6 and 13-3 and a 2.75" bi-Centinenal Ruger Speed Six.
Truly, out of the lot, the Ruger and S&W 13-3 are my favorites.
I vote the 3" 13 if there's a choice.
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Truly, out of the lot, the Ruger and S&W 13-3 are my favorites.
I vote the 3" 13 if there's a choice.
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The 13 of what is shown.
As for me, I'd pick a fixed sight 3" stainless gun all day, so a Model 65 would be what I'd pick.
Luckily, I have such a handgun.
As for me, I'd pick a fixed sight 3" stainless gun all day, so a Model 65 would be what I'd pick.
Luckily, I have such a handgun.
IF you only getting one, AND you are going to use it as your EDC, SS wins. At least for me, where I live.
Anything else, requires constant care. In fact, I don't carry my blue guns if I know I'll be outside all day during the summer. 'Course, I'm at sweat hog.
Anything else, requires constant care. In fact, I don't carry my blue guns if I know I'll be outside all day during the summer. 'Course, I'm at sweat hog.
Snapping Twig
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If the 66 was a 3", I'd go for it.
Can't be overstated how important full length ejector rods are.
I had a LH 686 2.5" and sold it off post haste when I found out ejection was iffy.
Figure, if it's for carry and you ever expect to use it, a reload might be in the cards.
Can't be overstated how important full length ejector rods are.
I had a LH 686 2.5" and sold it off post haste when I found out ejection was iffy.
Figure, if it's for carry and you ever expect to use it, a reload might be in the cards.
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Personally I like the M13 because I do not like adjustable sights on a carry gun. The extra 1/2" barrel length also aids (probably about 50 to 70 fps) in speeding up a Magnum load. Actually the ultimate to me is the M65 which is just the stainless version of the M13. While I am no big fan of Stainless Steel, I do like it for CCW purposes.
The M66 RB 2 1/2" is a real hot looking gun, but I always though the M65 had the edge over it for actual CCW with Magnums.
The M66 RB 2 1/2" is a real hot looking gun, but I always though the M65 had the edge over it for actual CCW with Magnums.
