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Gingerman - I do not own a 66-8, but I do use a model 69 with the 4.25 inch barrel with both a Galco Dual Position Phoenix and a Galco Summer Comfort. The 4.25 inch barrel extends a slight bit beyond the end of the holster with the Dual Position Phoenix, but not the Summer Comfort. I hope this...

I use a Galco Dual Position Phoenix with my M69. It has a thumb break, is adjustable for tension, and fits any L-frame revolver. More importantly, it can be used for strong-side or cross-draw carry. The cross-draw feature is handy if you also pack a rifle or have to sit in a vehicle for a...

This may not be important to you, but I really like the easily interchangeable front sight feature of the 686 SSR. It has a spring-loaded mounting system that allows the sight to be changed in 5-10 seconds. I put on a .250" SDM gold bead front sight on mine and it's now perfect. I am...

I love this revolver. I've used Magtech, American Eagle, Fiocchi, Remington, Speer - it doesn't matter. It shoots all of them well. I had a 6 inch barrel 629-1 that couldn't group with nearly as well as the 69. It seems that the 69 has less apparent recoil than the 629? I am also...

I've mentioned this in previous postings. I owned an early 686 SSR, which I shot very well. It had a forged trigger, forged hammer and a trigger stop. I foolishly traded it in for a mint condition Walther P5 that I equipped with a brand new set of Nils stippled grips. As much I admired the...

I love the 686 SSR, as you can tell from my log-in name. I foolishly traded my first SSR for a Walther P5. What a mistake! I had to buy another. I like the easily interchangeable front sight. It simply snaps in and out. The SSR now sports a .250 SDM gold bead front sight, which works great...

Update- At gynstrom's suggestion, I called S&W and attempted to purchase a 625JM front sight. They were out of stock, but customer service told me to call either Brownell or Midway. I ordered a .250" SDM gold bead front sight from Midway It just arrived. The old sight was a bit difficult to...

I love the Model 69. I bought it on a whim after reading a review by John Taffin. I couldn't be happier. I've tried a variety of ammo, Speer 200 grain 44 special, 240 grain 44 magnum rounds by Fiocchi, Magtech, Remington, Federal, etc. They all shoot well. I hate to admit it, but my 44...

Super Dave - I will try gnystrom's suggestion to install a 625JM gold bead. That sounds like a great starting point to see how well my eyes are able to pick out a gold bead. Thanks for asking.

A huge thank you to everyone that responded. I had no idea that the 686 SSR front sight could be replaced without tools. I was ready to buy a small punch. Thank goodness I didn't. I appreciate all of your helpful suggestions.

As I am getting older (I am partially color-blind), it's becoming more difficult to pick up the red inset front sight on my 686 SSR. I'm looking into replacing it with a SDM Fabricating gold bead front sight. First, I have a couple questions: 1. Has anyone on this forum done this? If so...

I am using a GALCO Dual Position Phoenix with a 686 SSR. It's well made and allows either a strong side carry or a cross draw when packing a rifle. I like that the holster's tension is adjustable and it also works with my Model 69.

I first had an early one with a forged hammer, forged trigger and a trigger stop. Single hole accuracy at practically any reasonable distance. I loved it. In a weak moment I traded the SSR in one of the dumbest trades ever. I saw a mint condition Walther P5, 8th iteration. I had to have...

Have you had an opportunity to handle and shoot both? For me, the L-frame fits my hand much better. More importantly, I shoot my 69 far more accurately than the recently departed 629. Wouldn't five accurately placed 44 specials or 44 magnums be sufficient?

PR 24 - I've never seen the 66-8 in person, but if the 66-8 design is similar to my Model 69, the barrel shroud has a large notch that is "keyed" into a matching mating piece on the frame. With that design, I wonder how that's possible to ever end up with a canted barrel? Someone must have...

I recently purchased a Model 69 and couldn't be more please with the workmanship and more importantly, accuracy. The Model 69's two piece barrel is engineered/designed so that it is impossible to ever be canted. The outside of the barrel is simply a shroud that is keyed into a notch on the...

Try the Crimson Trace LG-305. Stores have samples mounted on "blue guns" that you can try. The LG-305 is all rubber with a place for your "pinkie." I find them very comfortable with the added benefit of a laser.

As you can tell from my log in name, I really love this revolver. I have an early SSR with the forged hammer, forged trigger and trigger stop. I do not know if the current production models have these features as I haven't looked recently. In any event, it's really accurate and a joy to...

H&K does not recommend shooting any lead cast bullet through their polygonal barrels. The apparent reason is that lead buildup can fill the polygonal rifling enough to raise pressures to dangerous levels. Since a lot of revolver shooters use cast lead bullets, perhaps that's why revolver...

I wonder if it's the ammunition? I recently tried Fiocchi 240 grain 44 magnum for the first time in my 629-1. After firing the first cylinder, I couldn't eject the fired rounds without first running a rod through the cylinder and pushing out the empty cases. But, after the first six shots, I...