Model 66 with 2.75 inch barrel is being introduced

[shawn mccarver]

Looks like they are introducing a 2.75 inch version of the Model 69 as well.

SKU numbers are 10061 for the 2.75 inch Model 66, and 10064 for the 2.75 inch Model 69.

Both will have red ramp and white outline sights.

 

[NCBeagle]

That sounds great. Any idea when these would be released?

 

[shawn mccarver]

No idea, but my guess is that if they follow their usual pre-SHOT Show pattern, they will send out some before Christmas. I wish to stress that is just a guess based on what they do every year with new introductions that are more variations on something already in the line, as opposed to a completely new product.

 

[torizus]

here's some info

SMITH AND WESSON 66 357 MAGNUM | 38 SPECIAL - SM10061 - 10061 - UPC:022188868005 - Lipseys.com

 

[629shooter]

I'm kind of excited, a short-barreled model 69 would be nice.

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[Seaweed02]

Model 69

I would love to have the Model 69 with a 2.75 inch barrel. I just bought a Model 696 which is only chambered for the 44 spl, but a Model 69 with a snub nose barrel would be perfect, and chambered in 44 magnum/44 spl.

I already bought a Model 69 with a 4 inch barrel. A little brother would be nice.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

M69, 2-3/4" bbl. Lipsey's

Here's Lipsey's page on the M69.

No pictures, no weight.

SMITH AND WESSON 69 44 MAGNUM | 44 SPECIAL - SM10064 - 10064 - UPC:022188868012 - Lipseys.com

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[murphydog]

If they have a full-length ejector rod they will likely sell very well. Looking forward to photos.

 

[Fchewy]

Another one i'll have to buy!

 

[epj]

MSRP is $849. Wonder what the street price will end up being.

 

[wood714]

I already have a 66-1 2 1/2", but I'd love to have a 69 2.75"

 

[GeoJelly]

Don't the newest M66's use ball-detent lock up? So, in theory, the ejector rod on the 2.75-in could be a little bit longer? I wish I could comment on this with some kind of authority (I.E., own one) but even the new M66's are still way out of my price range ...

 

[Seaweed02]

Yes

Don't the newest M66's use ball-detent lock up? So, in theory, the ejector rod on the 2.75-in could be a little bit longer? I wish I could comment on this with some kind of authority (I.E., own one) but even the new M66's are still way out of my price range ...

Yes they do use a ball-detent lock up on the M66, and on the M69. I have one of the new M66 revolvers, and I just took it shooting yesterday as a matter of fact. I also bought, but don't yet have an M69. I live in California and have to wait 10 days before I can pick it up and take it home. So I won't have it in my possession until Nov 28.

 

[A.J.R.]

Looking forward to seeing pictures of the 66 2.75, hopefully the action is as smooth as my model 66-2.

 

[old bear]

I’m Pleased that Smith and Wesson is listening to its customer base and bringing back the short-barreled M-66. I’m lucky enough to have three 2 1/2” model 19/66’s, a 3” model 66 along with a 3” model 65, Lady Smith. As nice as the 3” models are they always felt much heavier in my hand and in any holster, I’ve carried one in.
As for the full-length ejector rod difference, I never had an empty hang up with either barrel length. I turn the barrel up 90 degrees give the ejector rod a HARD wack which dumps all my empties, then reload with six then I'm ready to go again.

Remember I a gun does not feel good in the hand you're not going to carry it or shoot it much. No matter how nice a gun is if you don't shoot it or tote it, it does you no good.

Have a great Thanksgiving all.

 

[lamarw]

Then the question is:

a. Is S&W introducing it as a part of their Classic line?

b. Is this a special order by Lipsey's of a given number which will end once the last of the order is sold by Lipsey?

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

A S&W rep told us to our face that we would never see another S&W revolver with an exposed hammer without a lock. He said it would be a legal nightmare to remove a "safety device" once it was introduced into production. This was 2 years ago at the dealers meet in Columbia, S.C. at the fairgrounds.

 

[silversnake]

A S&W rep told us to our face that we would never see another S&W revolver with an exposed hammer without a lock. He said it would be a legal nightmare to remove a "safety device" once it was introduced into production. This was 2 years ago at the dealers meet in Columbia, S.C. at the fairgrounds.

And yet, they were able to introduce the M&P Shield with a thumb safety, only to release a safety-less version a couple years later?

Why would the exposed hammer make any difference?

Edit: If there's really some reason they can't make one with an exposed hammer, how about producing a K-Frame centennial? I'd buy a new 66 (or even something like a Nightguard 315 or 386) with a concealed hammer if it meant no internal lock.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Further thoughts: Given the ball detent lock-up, I would guess that the ejector is full length.

The lock is going to be on anything with an exposed hammer until further notice, although I wish they would sell them both ways, and let the market decide. They do that with the M&P pistol, which can be had both with and without the key lock, so I am not clear on why it cannot be done with revolvers.

Finally, this is NOT a Lipseys exclusive. It is available to all distributors.

 

[Collo Rosso]

A model 69 with a 2 3/4" barrel? YES!
I was hoping for a 3" but 2 3/4" is close enough. Now I can stop looking at 696's I can't afford.
Guessing the official roll out will be the shot show. Thank you S&W. I will buy one! Maybe a matching 66 to go with it...