model 66-4

[john123456]

new to the forum so howdy just picked up my first pre lock a model 66-4 2.5 inch great shape paid 490 no box but o well sure is pretty havent got to shoot it yet as id be shivering to much but what kinda groups can these manage on average? balance feels great in the hand may have to find a longer barrel also and maybe a 44 o boy wife gonna kill me hehe

 

[Kstoneking]

John123456,

A 4 inch model 66 was the first handgun I ever bought. I carried it as a rookie PO-lice officer back in the early 80's and never had a single issue with it. It went bang every time and was more accurate than I was (we actually fired 18 rounds from the 50 yard line as part of our qualification back then). You have a great handgun there sir, hang on to it.

Kenny

 

[oldman45]

I have a few of them. Carried one as required back in the late 70's. Never had a problem, was pretty much accurate and a very durable gun.

Carried one concealed for a few years as late as the 90s. Would not get rid of any of my model 66 guns but chose to carry a 1911 now. Not to say the 66 is inferior or inadequate but just the S&W 1911 is my choice of carry gun.

 

[Sportsterguy]

John123456,

A 4 inch model 66 was the first handgun I ever bought. I carried it as a rookie PO-lice officer back in the early 80's and never had a single issue with it. It went bang every time and was more accurate than I was (we actually fired 18 rounds from the 50 yard line as part of our qualification back then). You have a great handgun there sir, hang on to it.

Kenny

I packed a 3" 66-2 for a few years and still pack a 19-3 snub in a SH on the motorcycle. Now full time carry a 1911 Colt Commander as I shoot it better and reloads are faster. Accuracy should be very good with that snub if you do your job. All of my K frame snubs are accurate, especially the 3". You should be able to get 4" groups or better benchrested at 25 yards on a good day. Maybe better depending on your coffee intake, shooting .38's or .357's and finding the perfect load. Darn good price for that snub.

@ Kenny, From many trips to the range 80% of most LEO's these days would not even hit their targets from 50 yards, slow fire. Our local PD only qualifies once a year and most cannot shoot for crap. It's a disgrace and disservice to them and a lawsuit waiting to happen IMO. If I was a criminal on the run would feel pretty safe with their Glock 31's rounds whizzing by me at 50 yards.