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SgtDog0311
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I have not seen a 66 in the local gun forum classified section where guns are reasonable, but I’ll be watching. I see the 66 mostly in the high $800 on line. Does the Combat Magnum command big premium? Found 66-1 4” supposed to be unfired in box. But it is $1500. Several with more use around $1200-$1300. And of course several for less with even more wear and newer vintage.I'd say you gotta have these food groups represented. I'll list the Blue model number, but it could just as well be the stainless counterpart:
K frame rimfire. Model 17 or 18
K frame in 357 or 38. Model 19 or 10
J frame. Model 36
N frame in 357 magnum. Model 27/28
N frame in 44 magnum. Model 29.
I'd say once you have a variant of these, you can enjoy a wide range of shooting experiences. From there, you'd probably want a 586. And from there, you can start broadening into different calibers, barrel lengths and finishes.
But it's a highly personal thing. Some guys would say you gotta have different eras represented, for example. You can't argue with that.
For me, I think a 4" K frame is indispensable from any collection. If I could only have one, I think it would be my model 66. It's the one that does the most things well.