M65 vs M66
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gkitch
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For a 4" 357 Magnum, I certainly prefer the M-19 or the M-66. I like the shrouded ejector, and the adjustable sights are rugged enough for most activities while allowing elevation adjustments when going from 357 Magnums to a variety of 38 loads.
That said, for a shorter round butted 357 for concealed carry I am more fond of a 3" M-13 or M-65 over the 2.5" 19/66. I own both and find the low profile fixed sights and extra 1/2" of tube just make for a better package and they point GREAT.
That said, for a shorter round butted 357 for concealed carry I am more fond of a 3" M-13 or M-65 over the 2.5" 19/66. I own both and find the low profile fixed sights and extra 1/2" of tube just make for a better package and they point GREAT.
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GCF
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Now THAT, was totally uncalled for...
flagman1776
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My 3" M66, I bought new a very long time ago.
Sorry... I didn't get a better photo... right out of the safe.
As long as I had it out of the safe, snapped a shot of the hand made holster I made for it. Almost a copy of the Bianchi 5BHL which was not offered at that time for the 3".
As long as I had it out of the safe, snapped a shot of the hand made holster I made for it. Almost a copy of the Bianchi 5BHL which was not offered at that time for the 3".
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C Broad Arrow
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M3Stuart
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The 66 also has the semi-target hammer and trigger.
AZretired
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In 2004 I had 6 handguns stolen from my home while I was at work, a 4" M-13 and a 3" M-65 were among them. They have never been recovered and i suspect they went to Mexico. While I did eventually replace the M13 with a great P&R M-65-1 4" ,I have never found an affordable 3" 65. Now that I am retired I don't need one but I sure do miss it.
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loeman
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This thread makes me second guess what I did yesterday. I went to a LGS and had my choice of several nice revolvers but three stood out. A Md 64-2 snub w/box; Md 65 with 4 inch barrel; Md 36 no dash in pristine nickel. I ruled out the 36 due to price but struggled with the decision on the 64 and 65 as they were both very fairly priced. I bought the 64 due to superb condition and having the 2 inch barrel.
So, the Md 65 and 66 are still on my want list (when the cookie jar gets full again).
So, the Md 65 and 66 are still on my want list (when the cookie jar gets full again).
loeman
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Welcome to the forum Subdural. You will learn a lot here. I suggest you start a new thread on this forum with your questions. You will probably get a lot more responses. Congratulations on purchasing a very fine firearm in the Md 13. Sorry to hear about the carjacking.
bananaman
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You should enjoy the 2" 64! I picked up a 10-5 snub in March. I do not shoot a J frame too well. K snub is much better for me! Bob
bananaman
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I HAD a 65-3, 3". I traded it for a 586, 4" no dash. Never regretted it. Bob
FWIW:
There were a "whole lot" of 2 1/2" 19s and 66s made...............
There were a "fair number" of 3" 65s made.................
The 3" 13 is "not uncommon"..................................
There were only about 5000 3" 66s* made...............
IIRC there were less than 50-100 3" 19s** made.............................
All are fairly hard to come by these days....... cus those who have them are holding onto them!!!!!!
* -2,-3 and -4......mid to late 80s
** Again; if I recall correctly mid 70s
There were a "whole lot" of 2 1/2" 19s and 66s made...............
There were a "fair number" of 3" 65s made.................
The 3" 13 is "not uncommon"..................................
There were only about 5000 3" 66s* made...............
IIRC there were less than 50-100 3" 19s** made.............................
All are fairly hard to come by these days....... cus those who have them are holding onto them!!!!!!
* -2,-3 and -4......mid to late 80s
** Again; if I recall correctly mid 70s
The only way my 65-3 gets sold is if my nieces have no kids for me to pass it on to.
GCF
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A 3" M66 is on my bucket list - but not holding my breath. In the mean time, my plain vanilla M65-3 - will just have to do...
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