Model 66 with 2.75 inch barrel is being introduced

[jtcarm]

Apparently Lipseys told my LGS these guns are almost a year out....I REALLY hope that's bad information. These are the only new guns I've put on order in about 15 years!

It'll be the first factory-new S&W I've purchased in 30 years.

Unless something better hits the streets first.

 

[jeeps]

I am in for one! Carried one in the 1970's!

 

[Sol-Invictus]

I am on several notification lists. Was told by one dealer that average time from pictures on site to production was 8 months.

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[mattallamerican]

It'll be the first factory-new S&W I've purchased in 30 years.

Unless something better hits the streets first.

how about the colt cobra

 

[A.J.R.]

I am on several notification lists. Was told by one dealer that average time from pictures on site to production was 8 months.

Makes me sad.

 

[Jupiter01]

I see no reason for getting the 66 when their are so many great 3 inch k frames and snub k frames out there used and pre lock...now the model 69...that's a game changer...

Hmmmm....not totally my experience. I have seen only one 3" 66, and that was years ago, when my kids were in High School, and I couldn't afford it. The Smiths I see now have been rode hard and put away wet, and co$t a mint! Might as well buy a new one.
I tried to order a 3" Ruger Security Six some years ago, but they must have had like 3, and they were gone before I got my order in.
The pixes of the new 66 look really good, and 3"-2.75"... not a lot of difference, I guess, seeing as my EDC ammo is the Speer 135 gr. Short Barrel, or Rem Golden Saber and they expand from very short barrels. I just may sell my 586 no dash to finance the purchase....no I won't!

IMNHO...wait a few months so they will get the new model gremlins worked out.

 

[s2harry]

I would much prefer a 3" model 65.

This new 66 does not have a forcing cone flat on the bottom side....

 

[riverrat38]

Lucky Gunner's website shows a high resolution photo of the M66-8 snub from the 2017 Shot Show.

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/shot-show-2017-revolvers-everywhere/

Now, I would like to see what it looks like with a wood boot grip.
Like my Ahrends finger grove boot grip!
The only thing I would change is the front sight. Don't care for the red ramp types, or any other color. Fortunately, the sight is pinned.

Best,
Rick

 

[GoDevil Man]

Any idea when the new 66 will be available? I've been watching this forum since November 2016, and can't stop soaking up the info. Joined forum tonight to ask. Bought a 65-3 4 inch barrel in November and it needs a shorter friend.

 

[bronco45]

Put money down on the 69 2.75" two days ago. Quoted a price of $769.00. Have and love the 4.2" 69. Can't wait to get the snubbie.

 

[KSDeputy]

I have bought two with locks, that doesn't bother me. I wonder how difficult it would be to remove the adjustable sight, isn't just the rear sight adjustable?

 

[Hopper]

Yes, the rear sight is adjustable. Removing it is a piece of cake, just a screw in the top strap holds the rear sight assembly in place. But I don't know offhand if there is a fixed sight option you would replace it with. Without the sight, you'll have a longish, ungainly looking space to fill, with an empty screw hole. It does not leave a natural rear alignment groove (like a fixed sight 640, for example).

Back to the topic at hand is, WHERE are these darned NM 66 snubbies landing? I still have yet to see one!

 

[KSDeputy]

Thanks a lot for the information. If it comes off that easily, perhaps some company makes a fixed rear sight that attaches just as easily. One never knows, I'll start looking around. It will be a while before the new model 66 is out anyway.

 

[Paul105]

RE: fixed sight replacement -- Member posted this on a recent thread:

Smith and Wesson Sights

Paul

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Fixed rear sight for S&W revolvers have been around for a long time:

Cylinder & Slide Extreme Duty Fixed Sight Set S&W K L N-Frame

Also available directly from Cylinder and Slide.

/\ Those are what are on the Night Guards /\
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I keep asking at the LGS's & nobody has gotten one or can get them.

A S&W rep was at a 2.0 promo event locally & he said some group bought the first batch up for themselve, but that doesn't sound right.

S&W needs to get on the ball.

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[Mehutch]

A 2-Piece barrel..... I don't care for that. I'll pass.

 

[Mehutch]

Australian Scrub Bull... Very big, very agro

 

[franzas]

Because the SA trigger on an S&W revo is about 1/2 the weight of an M&P and doesn't have the take up. Bottom line is, once they put it on revolvers, it'd be easier to put toothpaste back in the tube than remove it.

No one carries a revolver in single action. Nor does anyone carry with the lock engaged.

If anyone is going to argue that the lock would prevent a ND, then they might as well admit they were going to use their revolver as a melee weapon.

 

[bronco45]

Ricky T just checked into this thread, no news on when the 69 will hit the stores. But I'll have my layaway paid off by the time it gets here.

 

[jtcarm]

No one carries a revolver in single action. Nor does anyone carry with the lock engaged.



If anyone is going to argue that the lock would prevent a ND, then they might as well admit they were going to use their revolver as a melee weapon.

Did I say anyone carries cocked or locked? No. That's just the rationale for deleting the lock on hammerless models. It's way easier to to have an AD with a cocked revolver than one that's DAO.

The premise for the lock is for storage to prevent a kid (or idiot) from cocking & firing the gun he found it dads sock drawer.

Has the lock prevented any ADs? I can't know, but seriously doubt it.

PDs were issuing DA only revolvers for decades before the lock for the same reason. Under duress,it's much easier to have an AD with trigger that breaks very easily.

Whether it was a legitimate concern for the PDs, or just PR, I can't say..