A Little Magnum K-Snub Love: M19-3 & M66-1

[OutAtTheEdge]

Dedicated to the wonderful world of snubby Ks, .357s in this case, I am pleased to present my salt 'n pepper pair. First we have an M19-3 from 1972, along with a 1980 M66-1. These both have a little light LEO wear. This is a state of gun condition I love; pretty enough to be proud of, but used enough that I'm not afraid to shoot 'em!

 

[C Islander]

My 66 no dash,

 

[bananaman]

Dedicated to the wonderful world of snubby Ks, .357s in this case, I am pleased to present my salt 'n pepper pair. First we have an M19-3 from 1972, along with a 1980 M66-1. These both have a little light LEO wear. This is a state of gun condition I love; pretty enough to be proud of, but used enough that I'm not afraid to shoot 'em!
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Those look mighty fine to me! Bob

 

[bananaman]

My 66 no dash,

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Good lookin 66 whoever you are! What about your 65? Bob

 

[bananaman]

Only have 2 snubs myself. 10-5, and 66-2. Like both, but shoot the 10 more often. Once again, no beauty queens here! Bob
{oops 10 not a magnum!}

 

[Grimjaws]

Had a 66-1

Had a beautiful 66-1 I got 2 years or so ago for a song - maybe $500. In pristine shape but no box or papers. When my son got out of the Marines I told him he could have any 4 of my collection he wanted. Shouldn't have said that
Took my
66-1 2.5" snub
686-4 6"
HK German Import VP9 cause it fit his giant sized hands so well
One of the last run Remington 1911R1 from Ilion, NY

Okay I get it that a Marine needs a 1911 but my two best revolvers (at that time)!?

At least he lets me shoot them from time to time.
Kid has good taste.

 

[MrS&W640]

my pair

19-3, 66-3

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

Had a beautiful 66-1 I got 2 years or so ago for a song - maybe $500. In pristine shape but no box or papers. When my son got out of the Marines I told him he could have any 4 of my collection he wanted. Shouldn't have said that
Took my
66-1 2.5" snub
686-4 6"
HK German Import VP9 cause it fit his giant sized hands so well
One of the last run Remington 1911R1 from Ilion, NY

Okay I get it that a Marine needs a 1911 but my two best revolvers (at that time)!?

At least he lets me shoot them from time to time.
Kid has good taste.

Good man. When my son graduated Boot Camp, I gave him a Walther PP .32acp. And when he returned safe from his first deployment to Iraq, I offered him his choice between my 4" and 6" M28 Highway Patrolmen (Patrolmans?) He chose the 4". To this day, I offer to swap the 4" for the 6" about every other month.

 

[T112-4]

I was told they were addictive

The 66-1 started it,came with box, tools and papers. M&P offered to me while I was at auction by friend. Letter has it at 1936. 31-1 recent gun show.

 

[gmborkovic]

If you are a shooter and carry, point out one drawback,fault,of a 2.5"
m-19 or 66! Bet you cant.

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

If you are a shooter and carry, point out one drawback,fault,of a 2.5"
m-19 or 66! Bet you cant.

Well, they aren't free...

 

[old bear]

The 2 1/2" M-19 or M-66, everything you need in a handgun and Nothing you don't need.
Between the two choices I've have a total of four of them. This does not count the two I've given to friends and the one I sold to a friend at a give away price.

 

[Retired W4]

I've posted these before, but here goes anyway.
The matte 19-5 was shipped to the US State Dept. The 66-1 I bought new in 1978.

 

[gmborkovic]

..they arent free. I cant dispute that comment.