|
|
01-15-2010, 11:48 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
S&W M66 F-Comp PC
|
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
|
|
01-16-2010, 12:14 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Port Bolivar, Tx
Posts: 1,084
Likes: 72
Liked 1,004 Times in 259 Posts
|
|
beautiful, either the Fcomp 66 or k comp 19 are on my short list for 2010. I just have to find one and hope I can afford it. I think I would really rather have the 19 but definately wouldnt pass up the 66. great find.
|
01-16-2010, 12:15 AM
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Mid GA
Posts: 449
Likes: 6
Liked 149 Times in 40 Posts
|
|
Beautiful Revolver!!!!
|
01-16-2010, 01:18 AM
|
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: utah
Posts: 13,056
Likes: 2,547
Liked 7,201 Times in 3,064 Posts
|
|
For you maxicooper. Got one myself.
|
01-16-2010, 02:31 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by feralmerril
For you maxicooper. Got one myself.
|
Awesome, thank you.
Btw, does anyone make front and/or rear night sight for 66?
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
01-16-2010, 10:45 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: metro Atlanta
Posts: 535
Likes: 21
Liked 45 Times in 21 Posts
|
|
Really nice, and looks to be in great shape. Have you shot it? Do you find the porting helps to control the gun? BTW, where did you find it?
|
01-16-2010, 01:40 PM
|
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: utah
Posts: 13,056
Likes: 2,547
Liked 7,201 Times in 3,064 Posts
|
|
Maxicooper, for trilijon night sights that are on my gun and on that flyer I posted, go here. I think you can drift your front sight out and send it to them without the gun, they can do the job and you will have the exact same thing.
Trijicon, Inc. : Brilliant Aiming Solutions
|
01-16-2010, 06:38 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by tocohillsguy
Really nice, and looks to be in great shape. Have you shot it? Do you find the porting helps to control the gun? BTW, where did you find it?
|
Thank you. It is in excellent shape.
I haven't got a chance to shoot it yet, not until next week. The range near my place was closed for remodeling.
I got it from the seller, who responsed to my WTB post in the local shooters forum. It comes complete with original PC case, manual, keys, etc.
I'm so happy, it's been a long while that I was looking around for the gun.
|
01-16-2010, 07:00 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: France
Posts: 111
Likes: 8
Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
Great gun.
No-nonsense snub K frame.
Congrats for such a wise choice.
|
01-17-2010, 07:11 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Portsmouth, VA.
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 0
Liked 79 Times in 27 Posts
|
|
Yes they are quite nice.
__________________
May God Bless The USA
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
01-17-2010, 11:42 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Near Birmingham
Posts: 7,192
Likes: 4,894
Liked 8,260 Times in 2,177 Posts
|
|
Nice catch. Glad to see you got one you wanted.
I saw one of these in a local shop yesterday. Comes with wood and rubber grips and some kind of soft case. They had it marked $799.
They also had a 327 PC 8 shot with PC case. Said it can use moon clips. Had it marked $899. The 327 did not have the lock.
I don't know about those prices and not really my cup of tea but they are very nice guns.
|
01-17-2010, 03:55 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Revolver_King
Yes they are quite nice.
|
Indeed !!!
|
01-18-2010, 01:53 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
Here is mine.
Vince
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
01-18-2010, 01:53 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by vmtz
Here is mine.
Vince
|
Beautiful !!!
Should we start a "66 F-Comp" club.
|
01-26-2010, 01:32 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
01-26-2010, 03:53 PM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,887
Likes: 22
Liked 1,359 Times in 451 Posts
|
|
I've always thought this was a neat variation, but wondered if you get a muzzleflash from the ported barrel? I think the 3" barrel is optimal for carry and is still long enough for good accuracy. What I really like about the Performance Center guns is that they use forged hammer and triggers as opposed to MIM ones. This 3" 66 is the closest I've come to your F Comps.
|
01-26-2010, 05:30 PM
|
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: utah
Posts: 13,056
Likes: 2,547
Liked 7,201 Times in 3,064 Posts
|
|
|
01-26-2010, 05:51 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Illinois
Posts: 513
Likes: 46
Liked 60 Times in 31 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by maxicooper
Beautiful !!!
Should we start a "66 F-Comp" club.
|
YES, we should!! I'll post a pic here on this thread in a couple days when I have time to take a nice picture...
Quote:
Originally Posted by feralmerril
I bought mine nov of 1997. With tax and whatevers I see mine came to $664.66. Thats more than I ever paid for another gun includeing colt single actions and pythons! I was/am under the impression that mine was 1 of 300 made for lew horton, as it came with that paper I posted earlier on this thread. Right after I bought mine I seen one more identical one for sale at a different nearby gunshop in california. But then, I dont get out much. Mine is done by the performance center and is a 66-3 with serial # 088. Also has PCP 0141. On mine I have nice wood grips and not the uncle mikes stated on the advertisement. This gun feels perfect in the hand!
|
I believe, the first run of F-Comps for Lew Horton along with the limited run of 250 (or so) for the American Historical Foundation (which were full scroll-engraved, ruling out yours as being one), were the only F-Comps without the lock. Someone more smart than me, please confirm/deny this. (Don't trust my memory anymore in my old age...)
If this is true, and your's does not have the lock, I think you are right.
|
01-26-2010, 06:14 PM
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,255
Likes: 1
Liked 8,907 Times in 1,537 Posts
|
|
Outside of the American Historical Foundation run....
There were at least two other early production runs. The first, in 1993, used a S/N prefix of PCPxxxx) and the second, in 1995, used a LHFxxxx serial number prefix.
The first run was on the M66-3 engineering change, while the second one was on the M66-4 engineering change.
It's my recollection that the American Historical Foundation guns were from the later run, on the M66-4 engineering change.
Here are a couple pics showing the two versions, the external differences basically relate to the markings; laser etching vrs. roll marking.
Note also that in the standard production line, the -4 engineering change introduced the new rear sight assembly, but the PC had migrated to that in the -3 engineering change.
M66-3
\
M66-4
Note that the guns above are wearing Spegel Boot Grips instead of the original Eagles or rubber grips from the factory.
I have to go back and research, but the second run was definitely a Lew Horton exclusive, however the first run may have been done for the Stocking Dealer program, if I am incorrect in this, then both were sent to Lew Horton.
Enjoy
__________________
.............SmithNut
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
01-26-2010, 11:28 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
Awesome !!!!
Welcome everyone to 66 F-Comp Club.
Thanks for the all great information.
Mine is M66-6 engineering change, was built in 2003. SN# FCP-xxxx
Here is one of my favorite pictures of the F-Comp.
Last edited by maxicooper; 01-26-2010 at 11:31 PM.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
01-27-2010, 04:20 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
First day at the range with my 66 F-Comp, I'm so excited.
I loves the feel of the gun. DA trigger pull is so smooooooth, SA is very crisp.
Using Win .38 spl 125 gr jhp +p and PMC .357 mag 150 gr. Starfire. Good result, and surprisingly that I didn't feel that much different in recoil from both rounds. Recoil is very manageable on the starfire.
I'm so happy.
|
01-29-2010, 03:44 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
Btw, what rounds that you all use on your 66 F-Comp?
I like PMC gold 150gr JHP
|
01-29-2010, 03:49 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: metro Atlanta
Posts: 535
Likes: 21
Liked 45 Times in 21 Posts
|
|
Has anyone shot both the ported and non-ported versions of the 3" 66? I'm interested in whether the porting really lessens perceived recoil, and whether it increases the flash.
|
01-29-2010, 04:24 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Illinois
Posts: 513
Likes: 46
Liked 60 Times in 31 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by tocohillsguy
Has anyone shot both the ported and non-ported versions of the 3" 66? I'm interested in whether the porting really lessens perceived recoil, and whether it increases the flash.
|
Definitely increases flash with 357 Mag loads; especially noticeable at night.
|
01-29-2010, 05:39 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Illinois
Posts: 513
Likes: 46
Liked 60 Times in 31 Posts
|
|
I promised pictures and today was the perfect day to get them done. Here's my bonafides to be in the club:
The PC logo on the aluminum case mine came in:
The F-Comp:
The Comp:
The set of guns in the case:
Why I like the S&W K-frame & Colt D-frame combo:
Same speedloaders fit both revolvers, so if you carry the K-frame as a duty gun, and the D-frame as a back-up, your spare ammo will fit either gun (as long as it's loaded with 38s). Carry six 357 Mags (such as my favorite - the Winchester Silvertip) in the K-frame, and 38s in all your speedloaders as well as in the Colt, and you've got a tactically-smart combo for a wheelgun man.
Last edited by MMA10mm; 01-29-2010 at 05:43 PM.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
01-29-2010, 05:44 PM
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
I've had one of those for abt 3 years. Found it used in a local shop. One of the best I have; you won't regret getting it. Great trigger pull.
|
01-30-2010, 01:46 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ellicott City, MD.
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by MMA10mm
I promised pictures and today was the perfect day to get them done. Here's my bonafides to be in the club:
The PC logo on the aluminum case mine came in:
The F-Comp:
|
Great looking F-Comp. Thanks for sharing.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
09-01-2010, 02:02 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
m66-6 PC
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
09-01-2010, 01:04 PM
|
SWCA Member Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SLC, Utah
Posts: 4,862
Likes: 739
Liked 3,277 Times in 1,282 Posts
|
|
I've got number LHF00xx, a Model 66-4 F-Comp. I bought it new in October, 1995. Mine came in a blue plastic case. Uncle Mike's fingergroove grips. The information I got said the M-66-4 F-Comp was a batch of 600 guns. I paid $579.76 for it, sales tax and Brady fee included.
That would be a good project, take this gun and my 3 inch Model 66-3 and shoot them side-by-side to get a comparison.
|
09-01-2010, 09:24 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts
|
|
tocohillsguy,
My memory is a bit fuzzy but I don't recall any noticeable difference between my 65LS and 66 F-Comp. I usually only shot 158gr .38's. Sadly I traded the 66 away but I still have the 65 and memories.
__________________
63, 640, 65LS, 66, 1894C
|
05-02-2013, 01:59 PM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Reno Nv
Posts: 13,431
Likes: 3,204
Liked 12,807 Times in 5,705 Posts
|
|
Hate to drag up an oldie..................but
Does any one know why the "Performance Center" logo is stamped on the left and right side of the barrels ?? !!
I found this strange.
|
|
Tags
|
327, 4013, 65ls, colt, engraved, k frame, k-frame, lew horton, lock, m66, model 66, performance center, s&w, scroll, snubnose, spegel, trijicon, winchester |
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|