66 No Dash

[charlie sherrill]

I started as a LEO in 1969. We had to furnish out own handguns back then until around 1974. We were then issued the 66-0. When we went for practice and familiarization on the new guns we had 30 shooting stations at the range. 28 of the 30 officers had their 66 seize up. I don't remember what the problem was but all were sent back to S&W. We got them back a few weeks later and had no problems after that. A few years later we transitioned to the 686 and something similar happened. By then our range officer had been to the S&W school and fixed the problem in house, including stamping them with the "M". I didn't like all stainless sights on the 66-0 but did manage to get a 66-1 later that I still have and a 686-0 and a 686-whatever seven shot, which is my favorite tractor carry gun.

 

[wood714]

Mine was gave to me by a friend that engraved guns a month or so before he died.

Serial # 2K54***

 

[Roofuss]

This is my 66-1 that I bought several weeks ago. Has the original box, wax paper and manual .

 

[Dwaine]

My 66-1 that arrived today....joins the herd....

 

[Muley Gil]

I remember reading Mas's writings about the M66s locking up. He was NOT welcome around S&W for quite a while after that.

I doubt any of our members will be shooting hot .357s in a police qualification through an early M66 these days.

 

[wood714]

The 66 is probably my favorite Smith. I was most happy when I got my 3".

These are both dash 2's.

 

[SLT223]

I'm thinking it would take a fairly intense shooting session to overheat a revolver.....

Depends, really. 1) Shoot double action only, and quickly. 2) load up a 30 cal can of .38 target loads using titegroup. Blast away! In 15 minutes you’re going to wish you brought a second if not a third gun. Less so in winter out doors.