Model 66-how common is trigger stop option?

[flagman1776]

When I had my Privately owned Duty M19 (-3) at the factory service center, it was returned to me with the trigger stop in a plastic bag & the explanation given above that the stop could get out of adjustment & tie up a duty weapon. This rookie was grateful.

 

[Muley Gil]

The first M66s used stainless hammers and triggers. That didn't work out, so S&W went to flash chromed carbon steel hammers and triggers. I don't believe color case parts were installed by the factory.

 

[GB]

I do not believe that the trigger stop was ever an "option". It was there until Smith decided not to put it there anymore. I do remember reading a safety add in several LEO magazines recommending it be removed or adjusted out of the way and securing the screw with some type of adhesive.

 

[toddimusnimski]

Great post! You made me curious so I pulled out my 66-2, #175Kxxx. It's a 6" model given to me by my dad some years ago. Unfired at the time, but we were able to fix that condition together. So anyways, mine does have the trigger stop. Inside the box was this printed notice:

"The slot located in the Frame directly behind the Trigger is to accommodate a Trigger Stop, which eliminates excessive Trigger travel in serious single-action shooting. Such a Trigger Stop is not a standard part in the Model 15, 19, 66, and 67 but is available as an optional accessory."

 

[Art66]

Photos of Model 66

Dkrueger17 Here is the 1973 Model 66 P&R that "inspired" this thread. It has target trigger, trigger stop, & yellow sight insert. I have polished it up a bit since these photos were taken.

 

[Art66]

Great post! You made me curious so I pulled out my 66-2, #175Kxxx. It's a 6" model given to me by my dad some years ago. Unfired at the time, but we were able to fix that condition together. So anyways, mine does have the trigger stop. Inside the box was this printed notice:

"The slot located in the Frame directly behind the Trigger is to accommodate a Trigger Stop, which eliminates excessive Trigger travel in serious single-action shooting. Such a Trigger Stop is not a standard part in the Model 15, 19, 66, and 67 but is available as an optional accessory."

Thanks for the info! To summarize, it seems on early 66's the trigger stop may have been shipped with all guns. After they had field problems they issued warnings, and the trigger stop became an option.

It's great you have family history on your 66-2. Keep that one forever. I acquired mine from my son, who purchased it used. No box or papers.

 

[toddimusnimski]

Definitely one that won't leave the fold. After Dad passed away Mom was going through paperwork and found the invoice/receipt from 1984, showing a price of $286. Glad he held onto things like that, it just adds to the story.

 

[Art66]

Trigger stop was optional in 1974

I looked again at the online ad for a 66 no dash made in 1974. It appears to be LNIB with factory paperwork that states the trigger stop is an available option. It has stainless steel rear sight, hammer, and trigger, and no plastic insert on the front sight ramp. It also has a trigger stop.
The statement is identical to the 1984 statement quoted by Todd from his 66-2. I conclude in 1974 the trigger stop was an option.