Major Dilemma. How many 66's are allowed??

[Flint Ridge]

The target trigger is the widest of the three. It is wider than the trigger guard. The combat trigger is the same width as the trigger guard and is smooth. The standard trigger is narrower than the trigger guard and is serrated. The target trigger is also serrated. HTH

Thanks for the quick reply. I'd say I've got the "base" model, standard service trigger and smooth wood grips.

 

[gr7070]

I'll be the dissenting voice here. I think it's absurd to buy multiple copies of the same gun over and over. I barely see much reason to by the same caliber Smith over and over even if the models have some differences.

I have far, far better things to do with my money. Whether it be buying additional *varied* guns or other, even more important, things like retirement or extra on the mortgage.

Of course, it's called *personal* finance for a reason. So, as long as you're saving appropriately, if that's where you want to spend your extra money knock yourself out.

 

[H Richard]

You're all wrong. The Accumulation rules only allow for one of each barrel length. You are supposed to PM me the contact person and phone number at that store so I can buy it!!!

 

[Timbo22]

This is a trick question, isn't it? I have four model 66s so far, and I don't think I am done yet.
But gr7070 has a point about personal finances. Take care of necessities first, fund your retirement adequately, and then have fun.

 

[Col Defender]

Too Late - it's gone

He who hesitates is lost!! I went to the store this morning and it is already sold.

 

[NFrameFred]

I'll be the dissenting voice here. I think it's absurd to buy multiple copies of the same gun over and over. I barely see much reason to by the same caliber Smith over and over even if the models have some differences.

I have far, far better things to do with my money. Whether it be buying additional *varied* guns or other, even more important, things like retirement or extra on the mortgage.

Of course, it's called *personal* finance for a reason. So, as long as you're saving appropriately, if that's where you want to spend your extra money knock yourself out.

Valid point as far as it goes, but it paints with a pretty broad brush.

As a young man I sold off assets that had paid for themselves though a hobby/job I had and put that meager grub stake into firearms. Then I proceeded to look at those as an asset - traded or sold only to acquire another I wanted more. Very few times in almost 40 years I have reached into my wallet to expand the collection - Instead I found ways of indulging in my passion that produced income (reloading, gunsmithing work, an FFL for several years) that was applied to the collection, so in effect, the hobby paid for itself.

I tip my hat to those fortunate enough to indulge the collecting/accumulating itch by virtue of their liquidity and good fortune /hard work. That ain't all of us. I've had guys whine to me that they "can't afford the kind of guns" I have. I can usually point out to them that if they ditched that pack of ciggies they smoke everyday, that case of brew they consume weekly, or the latest motorcycle, jet ski, flashy car, camper, etc . . . they could afford what they wanted - the point is, the ARE affording what they want if the bank gets it's money on a regular basis.

Now, explaining to 'she who must be obeyed' that turning that ever appreciating asset into cash to buy a new car, a vacation, clothes, or whatever is a waste of resources is futile at times, since she refuses to see that in a few years anything the money would be spent on will be gone, used up, obsolete or residing in a landfill, while the guns that are in the safe will only be worth more. And like gold or diamonds, they can usually be made into the liquid asset in short order should it become truly necessary.

And, FWIW, I don't buy multiple copies of identical guns - to many variations out there to drool over

 

[Shooting Padre]

Go Ye and picketh up thy 66 and protectith it and nurture it all the days of your life. Thou shalt keepeth it in an arid and safe place that neither rusteth or damage becometh it not. Nor shall thy government ruleth not that thou shalt not bear the 66, but freely join with it in your goings and comings. And thou shall use the mighty 66 to expel all lead from thy dwelling, and declare war on all target and threatening objects. And thou shalt be happy forthwith.

Merry Christmas all.

 

[Fishslayer]

I'd be all over it at that price, but I don't have any 66's.

Yet...

 

[Kingmedicine]

I just bought my first 66-3, and if all of them are as nice as the one i got, i think you should have as many as you want.

 

[Dregg]

If there's one thing I learned about finding a gun you like for sale.....if you hesitate, you're probably going to miss out on it.

I currently have (3) 66's. Two in the 4" version, the other a 2 1/2"