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Would you rather....
After purchasing my second 3" model 66 and seeing a few threads on the 3" model 65 it got me thinking about picking one up.
I don't CCW any of my revolvers. It would only serve to fuel my addiction of 3" revolvers. Most of which are 3" N frame 44 magnums. I have a few "must haves" on my want list and another 3" K frame isn't at the front of the line right now.
Out of curiosity, given the choice between a 3" model 66 or a 3" model 65, which would you choose to own?
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3" 66 No contest . . .
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Ideally .... both LOL.
Seriously, 65 for me.
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06-01-2021, 09:38 PM
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The 66 for me too , I would not want a 357 that did not have adjustable sights.
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06-01-2021, 09:50 PM
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Since I have neither, I'd want a 66. If I had a 66 already, it would depend on the condition/price of both. JMO.
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66 here.
I had a 4" long ago and let it get away. I told myself I really wanted a 19 anyway. I have a 3" 13-2 that I love, but any Combat Magnum is better than no Combat Magnum!
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06-01-2021, 10:49 PM
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The 3" 66, without question. Less of them around, for one thing. But I would grab the 65 if it's the only one of the two that's available.
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06-01-2021, 10:51 PM
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Whichever I could buy low enough and sell high enough to get a 6-inch barreled revolver. 
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06-01-2021, 10:53 PM
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I own both along with a model 13. Of the three I would prefer to carry the 65 and 13. The 66 and 13 have never left the safe
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Since I reload anyway and you have two 66s,I’d get the 65 and work up a load that shoots to the sights.
Fixed sight guns are cool!
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I'm not really interested presently in a 66 or a 65 but I have to admit that I love fixed sight revolvers. I always liked them, I have had quite a few Model 10s and some J frames, but after spending years shooting fixed sight Ruger Vaqueros in Cowboy Action games I find shooting Model 10s to be way up there on my enjoyment list. I shot my first perfect score on a Texas CHL test with a 4" Model 10. So, if I had to choose - Model 65......
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06-01-2021, 11:30 PM
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I also own both models. While you really cannot go wrong with either, I much prefer the very unique look and feel of the 3” 65 (or 13) heavy barrel. I collect mostly 3” K and L frames. No other 3” Smith has that barrel thickness as the 65. It makes the gun balance like a dream while shooting.
Keep in mind I’m talking about the barrel thickness of the regular models 65. The 65-5 LadySmith barrel appears to be the same thickness as the 3” 66.
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Come on, you know you want one of each.
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06-02-2021, 04:18 AM
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There’s a way to get both in one package.
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06-02-2021, 04:55 AM
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Just read 686PC’s comments about nothing balancing quite like the 3” model 65 and got to thinking. I have a 66-3 3” and the above 65-1 with a chopped 66 barrel on it and the both weigh 1066 grams. I also have a 4” 13-3 and it weighs 977 grams. All three are great to shoot. Can’t wait to get my hands on a 3” 13 or 65 to see how they are.
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Out of curiosity, given the choice between a 3" model 66 or a 3" model 65, which would you choose to own?
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I've had both since the mid-1980s.
I'd go with another 66 as only about 5500 were built;-2 (5000),-3,-4s small runs.IMHO the 3" 66 K-Frame has the same great lines and look as the 3 1/2" 27 N-frame....only smaller which aids in carrying one concealed.
Either is a great concealed Carry revolver. For me +P .38s hollow points in urban areas ..158 soft points out in Penn's Woods.
Mine wear Spegel Checkered Boot Grips.
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I've had both since the mid-1980s.
I'd go with another 66 as only about 5500 were built;-2 (5000),-3,-4s small runs.IMHO the 3" 66 K-Frame has the same great lines and look as the 3 1/2" 27 N-frame....only smaller which aids in carrying one concealed.
Either is a great concealed Carry revolver. For me +P .38s hollow points in urban areas ..158 soft points out in Penn's Woods.
Mine wear Spegel Checkered Boot Grips.
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My current 3" model 66 wears the checkered round butt targets that came standard on the 547. I have a set of Spegel Cocobolo Combat grips and two sets of smooth round butt targets, one Goncolo Alves and one Rosewood. Still trying to decide which set to use. It's not a bad problem to have.
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06-02-2021, 01:04 PM
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Model 66 here as well. I don't have a 3" 66 yet so that would be my first choice.
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I would go with the 66 every time. I was issued a fixed sight S&W in the academy, and later had the use of a 3" 13 for a few months. I just shoot the adjustable sighted guns better.....YMMV
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The 3" 66 was my grail revolver at the time I bought it.
I have a 3" 65 too.
As far as looks I like the 65-5 best. Mine was a Lady Smith, but I removed the LS and polished it.
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The 3" 66 was my grail revolver at the time I bought it.
I have a 3" 65 too.
As far as looks I like the 65-5 best. Mine was a Lady Smith, but I removed the LS and polished it.
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Smith should have made a "65NL" like the 3913NL.... for us guys!!!!! 
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