66-1 snub with TT and TH??

[rjm6120]

An LGS I try to go to at least once a month put out a Black Friday ad of all the goodies they had for sale. One of them was a 2-1/2" model 66-1.

I went out there today and the 66-1 was still in the case. Excellent condition, no box or anything, bank-vault-like lock up. The unusual feature was that it had a case colored target trigger and target hammer. Price was $799.

Does anyone have knowledge of whether or not any 66-1 snubs came from the factory with the TT & TH configuration?

 

[S&W Fan]

I’ve owned a number of 66-1 in both 2.5” and 4”. All had the flash chrome finished hammers and triggers, the 4” were the only ones that came with target versions but it’s possible the snubs could be special ordered with them. Maybe that happened and the factory only had the cc finished versions available. Only a letter would say for sure. Hope that helps.

 

[Retired W4]

I'll bet someone installed the hammer and trigger after the fact. I would snatch that puppy up.

 

[Marshal Tom]

That would be a buy now!!!

 

[LittleAugieMo]

What Retired W4 said!

 

[rjm6120]

I'm thinking the hammer and trigger were later installed as well. Thanks for the replies so far. I think I'm going to have to go back tomorrow.

 

[Hair Trigger]

An LGS I try to go to at least once a month put out a Black Friday ad of all the goodies they had for sale. One of them was a 2-1/2" model 66-1.....unusual feature was that it had a case colored target trigger and target hammer. Price was $799.

I can picture it, but I don't think I'd like to shoot it or carry it. That's too much for such a compact revolver.

I think I would like the .312" smooth combat trigger and the semi-target hammer, and the color case hardened finish would look great on a stainless gun. A 2-1/2" RB M66-1 is my EDC. (see my avatar)

 

[Capt. F.]

A Model 66 snub with TT and TH? Well I never….
Well, actually I did - swapped out the factory for the above.
Topped it off with a set of Mr. Grashorns pre-war shoes.

 

[Breakaway500]

A Model 66 snub with TT and TH? Well I never….
Well, actually I did - swapped out the factory for the above.
Topped it off with a set of Mr. Grashorns pre-war shoes.

Love it! Fat snubbies! My model 10 fatty..

 

[TheTinMan]

I'll bet someone installed the hammer and trigger after the fact. I would snatch that puppy up.

Yes - but only after a very thorough function check.

 

[RMFnLA]

I'll bet someone installed the hammer and trigger after the fact. I would snatch that puppy up.

Agreed.

That’s what I did on my Boston PD 64-3, but with combats, not targets.

 

[rjm6120]

A Model 66 snub with TT and TH? Well I never….
Well, actually I did - swapped out the factory for the above.
Topped it off with a set of Mr. Grashorns pre-war shoes.

Sweet looking 66!! I have a distinct weakness for anything target trigger and target hammer equipped.

 

[demkofour]

This thread certainly begs for more 2 1/2” Combat Magnum pictures, so I’m all in- a few weeks ago I lucked into this mint 66-2 at the LGS where I work. It has one of the best double actions I’ve come across in a while and the hammer and trigger are Targets. The seller said he bought the gun brand new with the TH/TT.
It was originally wearing UM combat grips but I threw on a set of Magnas and an old school Tyler T-Grip and a gorgeous set of Elk Stags from our very own bigmtnman for the photos.

 

[Muley Gil]

I installed TTs and THs in a number of M19s and M66s over the years, for my cop buddies. I like target hammers, but prefer smooth, narrower triggers, either the .265" or the .312" versions.

 

[91B40]

M66 Snub

Speaking for myself, the target trigger would have to go. I have a K38 with target trigger and it's great for single action, but not so good (in my opinion) for double action.
My M19 snub has smooth .312 trigger and semi-target hammer, a configuration that is ideal for me. Also, it has simple black sights, no RR-WO.

 

[CH4]

The hammer and trigger were definitely swapped after birth. As already mentioned, it should have non target, flash chromed H/T. That said, I’d probably offer $799 OTD.

 

[snw19_357]

Agree that if it had from the factory with the TT/TH they would be flash chromed.

Had to look and found it interesting that a 2.5" 66 w/ RR/WO/TT/TH was only cataloged in 1981.

1980

1981

1982

1984

 

[bgrafsr]

My 2 1/2" has a smooth combat trigger and a combat hammer.
Both are color case hardened.

 

[local_dirt]

I have "a few" 66s in various "-" configurations and bbl lengths.. I have yet to see one with case colored TT and TH.

Congratulations and hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. PS- Patrick makes some wonderful elk stag grips.

 

[schutz5]

Hope you bought it rjm! It's a good price!