M minconrevo Bronze Supporter Joined Feb 14, 2008 Messages 952 Reaction score 884 Sep 29, 2010 #1 Does the 66-5 have the MIM hammer & trigger? How about the two-piece barrel system? Thanks!
Mule88 Member Joined Jul 6, 2004 Messages 1,709 Reaction score 230 Location Vandalia, Ohio Sep 29, 2010 #2 Mine does have the MIM and a one piece Bbl. No IL.
OP M minconrevo Bronze Supporter Joined Feb 14, 2008 Messages 952 Reaction score 884 Sep 29, 2010 #3 Mule88 said: Mine does have the MIM and a one piece Bbl. No IL. Click to expand... Do you like it? Does it shoot well? How does it compare to the earlier dash variations?
Mule88 said: Mine does have the MIM and a one piece Bbl. No IL. Click to expand... Do you like it? Does it shoot well? How does it compare to the earlier dash variations?
W Wayne M Member Joined Jun 22, 2007 Messages 847 Reaction score 14 Location Indiana Sep 29, 2010 #4 The 66-5 is a great smooth shooter; slightly heavier than earlier 66's due to untapered barrel. You'll like it.
The 66-5 is a great smooth shooter; slightly heavier than earlier 66's due to untapered barrel. You'll like it.
pharmer Bronze Supporter Joined Mar 22, 2002 Messages 9,682 Reaction score 16,441 Location 28 N, 81W Sep 29, 2010 #5 My 66-5 has the same barrel profile of my HB 65 with the exception of the ejector shroud. Joe
Mule88 Member Joined Jul 6, 2004 Messages 1,709 Reaction score 230 Location Vandalia, Ohio Sep 30, 2010 #6 I have several earlier 66's as well they all seem to shoot about the same. The earlier ones i have are pinned and recessed while the -5 is not. However it doesnt affect the shootability at all. I like em all.
I have several earlier 66's as well they all seem to shoot about the same. The earlier ones i have are pinned and recessed while the -5 is not. However it doesnt affect the shootability at all. I like em all.
OP M minconrevo Bronze Supporter Joined Feb 14, 2008 Messages 952 Reaction score 884 Sep 30, 2010 #7 Thanks all. We'll see how one compares to an earlier dash variant.
W weyerbacher Member Joined Apr 8, 2010 Messages 205 Reaction score 89 Location 4 miles from TMI Sep 30, 2010 #8 I have a 66-2 4 inch and a 66-5 2 1/2. I like them both. The action is a little smoother on the 66-2 but not much. The MIM hammer doesn't bother me.
I have a 66-2 4 inch and a 66-5 2 1/2. I like them both. The action is a little smoother on the 66-2 but not much. The MIM hammer doesn't bother me.
Bullseye Smith Member Joined Nov 4, 2004 Messages 3,637 Reaction score 450 Location Georgia Sep 30, 2010 #9 I have a 66-5 to, and it is a great little gun. I have only shot a few round down the tube and it keeps the safe good and warm.
I have a 66-5 to, and it is a great little gun. I have only shot a few round down the tube and it keeps the safe good and warm.