Anyone own a 66-5?

[357 shooter]

Looking to possibly add a 4" Model 66-5 to the humble collection. I know it has the MIM parts and frame mounted firing pin. But I am looking for a good accurate shooter with less bulk than my 6" 686-4. As I may even use it for informal bullseye where I would shoot it one handed.

If anyone has ever tested 66-5 accuracy how good does yours shoot? Would $400 in good shape with box be a good price? Thanks in advance!

 

[roaddog28]

Looking to possibly add a 4" Model 66-5 to the humble collection. I know it has the MIM parts and frame mounted firing pin. But I am looking for a good accurate shooter with less bulk than my 6" 686-4. As I may even use it for informal bullseye where I would shoot it one handed.

If anyone has ever tested 66-5 accuracy how good does yours shoot? Would $400 in good shape with box be a good price? Thanks in advance!

That would be a excellent price if you can find one. I paid $625 for a 66-4 4" that is a safe queen. The accuracy, other than my model 10 the 66 is the most accurate gun I own.
Good luck,

 

[Wayne M]

The 66-5 will stack up with anything in the accuracy dept. It does recoil more with full loads than your 6" 686; it's also lots easier to carry hidden on your hip. I would not sell my 66-5 for anywhere near $400, wouldn't be tempted even at $600. Great variation of the model! You'll love it.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

You will love the 66-5, I shoot the pants off her.

 

[357 shooter]

update!

Thanks to all those who replied! I enjoyed the pics too. Anyway I won the auction on the 66-5!

I hope it looks as good as it does in the pics. Hopfully it will be here next weekend - time to load some ammo!

 

[18DAI]

Congrats! Nice looking 66 you have there. Let us know how it shoots! Regards 18DAI.

 

[Joed49]

I have a 66-5 with 2.5" barrel. Possibly one of the best S&W revolvers I've ever owned. The only complaint I had was the Uncle Mike's boot grip, it was horrible on my hand.

 

[sebastian]

I have the same one Joed49. I changed to a little larger grip and all is great now!!

 

[labworm]

I have a 66-5 with 2.5" barrel. Possibly one of the best S&W revolvers I've ever owned. The only complaint I had was the Uncle Mike's boot grip, it was horrible on my hand.

I also have the same as you but -3.
Mine wear the original service grips with a Tyler T Grip, perfect for my hand.

PS Never and I mean NEVER sell a 66.

 

[bravastar1]

Here is my 66-5. It is a 3 1/4" gun.

 

[BDew]

Here's my 66-5 I got last week. Sorry for the quality of the pic. Not bad for $345 including ammo too.

 

[skipr77]

I strongly concur with labworm!!! Even though I did not enjoy shooting my 66 2.5 very much, mainly because I don't think I had the proper grips for it.

It was a beautiful pistol and I regret to this day for selling it.

When I sold it I did not know S&W had discontinued it and added the IL!

While I'm at it I also regret selling my 649 (38 Special) years ago!!

 

[BDew]

I will have to agree with you Skip on the proper grips for the 2.5". Since the photo I've changed to the pachmayr grips which gives me a better grip for shooting. The wood is a beauty though.

 

[labworm]

I strongly concur with labworm!!! Even though I did not enjoy shooting my 66 2.5 very much, mainly because I don't think I had the proper grips for it.

It was a beautiful pistol and I regret to this day for selling it.

When I sold it I did not know S&W had discontinued it and added the IL!

While I'm at it I also regret selling my 649 (38 Special) years ago!!

I'll make you feel better, sold my NIB, purchased by myself in 1990. Colt Detective Special, still bothers me to this day.

 

[Pilgrim]

The only reason I'd dump my 2.5 inch 66-5 is to trade for a 3 inch 66.

 

[Howard B]

It is difficult to be unhappy with a M66 of any length. I have both 3 & 4" versions, am now questing for a 2.5". Too bad they didn't make a 5". That would be the cat's meow.