model 66-3 2.5"

[ericlosh]

Hey guys, just got this bad boy about an hour ago, traded a model 19-8 $100 and a box of 25 .357 self defense loads for it.
there are two close up shots that hopefully highlight the only real blemishes on this gun, lock up is tight! and gun is in pretty damn good shape! Taking it shooting this weekend with my other model 66. If some one would be so kind as to give me an appraisal, that would be real nice.

at anyrate, hope you enjoy these pics.

 

[ericlosh]

thats all folks

 

[18DAI]

Beautiful 66 snub. Congrats!

Locally that would bring $575 to $600. Better revolver than a 19-8, IMO. You done good! Enjoy that 66! Regards 18DAI

 

[ericlosh]

Beautiful 66 snub. Congrats!

Locally that would bring $575 to $600. Better revolver than a 19-8, IMO. You done good! Enjoy that 66! Regards 18DAI

Thank you, hopefully I'm going to the police academy soon and i needed a nice gun for off duty carry whenever i get to that step.

 

[18DAI]

Congrats again on your career choice!

You have one of the finest off duty guns out there. I qualified with my 2.5" 66-2 this past December for off duty use. 98.6 day / 100 night.

Make sure you get in the habit of striking that ejector rod VERY firmly with the ball of your hand. Only drawback to the 2.5" is the possibility of empty casings getting stuck.

I'd advise you to practice speedloading too. Good skill to have. Great revolvers the pre lock 66's. Enjoy yours! Best regards, 18DAI

 

[ericlosh]

Congrats again on your career choice!

You have one of the finest off duty guns out there. I qualified with my 2.5" 66-2 this past December for off duty use. 98.6 day / 100 night.

Make sure you get in the habit of striking that ejector rod VERY firmly with the ball of your hand. Only drawback to the 2.5" is the possibility of empty casings getting stuck.

I'd advise you to practice speedloading too. Good skill to have. Great revolvers the pre lock 66's. Enjoy yours! Best regards, 18DAI

Thank you very much! I have my personal interview tomorrow night! Second try for this department.

 

[1 old 0311]

A little Mothers will clean blemishes up and make it easier to clean.

 

[C Islander]

Congratulations on your 66, I have a 2.5 no dash and it's definitely a keeper. You made a good trade. Good luck on your career quest!

 

[jughed440]

congrats on landing that sweet looking 66!!!
excellent carry piece.

 

[ericlosh]

A little Mothers will clean blemishes up and make it easier to clean.

Mothers for very light scratches? Thanks!

 

[MacA]

Hard to beat the snub nosed Combat Magnums! Congrats on the purchase and good luck with the interview!!

 

[M3Stuart]

Nice gun!

I have the 66-4 in 2.5" and love it.

You can always get the scratches out of a stainless gun - although that will give it that 'shiny' finish instead of the factory look.

I too prefer the stainless guns.

That's the 66-4 with the Hogue Bantam stocks.

 

[lhump1961]

Couldn't have done better. I have a 66 -1 and a 66-3, 19-3 and a 686-1...all in 2.5". You will be surprised at the accuracy as well as the roar when shooting 158gr .357 loads! I usually stick with +P and shoot all but the 19 regularly.

Good luck with the interview and enjoy the best snubbie ever made.

 

[ericlosh]

thanks gang.

 

[ckprax]

You certainly traded up

 

[RMatthew]

Congrats again on your career choice!

You have one of the finest off duty guns out there. I qualified with my 2.5" 66-2 this past December for off duty use. 98.6 day / 100 night. 18DAI

I have a 66-2 2.5 on layaway. It has a Texas DPS number on the side. Can't wait to get it out and see if I can find any info on it.

 

[ericlosh]

You certainly traded up

The guy i traded to was very kind. He probably could have asked for more than the $100 and gun on that deal.

 

[DeafSmith]

I got a 66-3 a while back, not long after I got my 686-3! These are the two below.

Like 'em both alot.

 

[ericlosh]

Also this gun was in one of my favorite childhood movies. "The River Wild" which is a nice point for me. Any leather outside the waistband holster suggestions?

 

[ericlosh]

I got a 66-3 a while back, not long after I got my 686-3! These are the two below.

Like 'em both alot.

They look nice, the scratches on my gun dont really show up in photos. Not a huge issue cause I intend to carry this one. I got a pristine 4" 66-2 as a safe and range queen. Would not mind picking up a pristine one of these though.