I Finally Got A Model 66 2.5"!!

[winchester1]

I was finally able to find a nice model 66-3 2.5". The gentleman that I recently bought my nickel model 49 from told me he had this gun for sale as well, but it was spoken for. I told him that if for any reason the deal fell through, to please let me know. Well, luck was on my side and the sale didn't work out, so I gladly gave him the 400.00 he was asking for it. The gun has been fired but is in beautiful shape and locks up like a vault. I'm happy!
How did I do?

The 2 newest members of the family

 

[Bullseye Smith]

You done very good. Enjoy

 

[deanodog]

With a run of good luck like that go buy a lottery ticket. You are on a roll. Enjoy that pretty thing.

 

[Centurian77]

I sold my 2.5" 66 to buy a 3" and now realize I prefer the 2.5". The 66 snubbies are very nice little revolvers.

 

[Texas Star]

A gun writer used one of those or a M-19 (forget which) to kill even alligators. I'd say it will take care of you.

If the gun is A-OK the price is fair, if not exceptional. I'd certainly pay that for a good one, if I wanted one now.

If you're apt to run afoul of alligators, he used the 125 grain Hornady JHP's. They worked.
Personally, I'd use 140 grain bullets in a K-frame .357 snub. Good balance of power and not abrading the forcing cone like lighter bullets do in K-frame .357's.

I had a snub M-19. It shot well to at least 25 yards, but does slam your hand a lot with service stocks. Pachmayr rubbers should lessen the recoil a lot.

T-Star

 

[TNDave]

Very nice guns and a nice price too!

 

[Mickstix]

Somebody lock him up.. You STOLE that gun!! Nice gun and great price!!

 

[Gamer]

Nice, somebody call the law cause for $400 a crime's been committed.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Everybody needs at least one...

66-no dash

 

[H Richard]

$400 is a great price. You got a good deal.

 

[jframefreak]

You got a heck of a deal. I bought a model 66-2 from IBSandy here on the forum last week, it's been in my ffl's possession for 3 days now. Been killing me that I haven't had time to pick it up. Anyway, Congratulations!

 

[shadowrider]

You did great! I got this one for the same price. Mine was a DOC gun but was in good shape mechanically. Only needed a hammer shim. I did a full DA trigger job, put in Wolff springs and a polish job. Here are before, during and after pics. My camera skills aren't that great.

Edit to add: This is a 66-1 (P&R).

 

[Crazy K38]

I saw a 66 on batman begins last night

 

[Frizzman]

The 66 snub was probably the most sought after revolver in the days when I started in the LE business. It was very "cool" and the stainless construction was quite desireable. You got one of the real classics for a very good price. I have a M66-1 that was a S&W collector's carry revolver a few years back. It had been worked over by a professional and has a great trigger and a set of night sights. It was dirty and somewhat scuffed up as one might expect of a daily carry gun with lots of use. I polished it up to the level of appearing to be bright nickel and put some nice grips on it. It is a very good cary gun. I think you will like yours alot. Congratulations on a nice find!

 

[pogo2]

Very useful gun...

I bought mine about 4 years ago from a retired police detective who had carried it for awhile as his duty gun. He asked $300 for it, which I was glad to pay. He apologized because it had been polished and no longer had the matte stainless appearance, but I really didn't mind that. I added some Ahrends grips and have shot and carried it quite a bit.

 

[stiab]

That was an outstanding price on an outstanding gun.

Quote: "I sold my 2.5" 66 to buy a 3" and now realize I prefer the 2.5".

Me too, I have sold three 3" M66 in the last year, and now have two 2.5" (66 & 19) that I prefer.

 

[Joed49]

You got a decent deal. My first new S&W was so badly made I swore I'd never own another. Lasted 20 years till I found a nice 66-5 in 2.5". That changed my mind and I've been buying up S&W revolvers since then. My 66 will be the last gun to go if it ever comes to selling them off.

Joe

 

[winchester1]

Wow! Thanks for all the replies, glad to hear you all think I did well. I sure am happy!

 

[azwheelgun]

Nice piece,Happy early Fathers Day to all !!!