I took my 6" model 66 out shooting recently. This is still the most accurate S+W revolver I have owned. (I have had several). The only other revolver I have that equals it I my Colt Officers Model Match. Both wear Hogue wood grips. Good time on the range.
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BlueMike
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Thanks for the update. I almost bought a 4" Model 66-4 yesterday, but bought a new 3" Model 60 Pro instead. I can't wait to get to the range this weekend.
alaskavett
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Just picked up a 66-2 6" for my Dad and have not shot it. I have shot the crap out of my 2.5" -2, like 20K! And it is still a sweetheart! Kyle
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A 6"66 is on my short list of must have's. Nice to hear how good they are.
S. Hammer
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Great guns. I used to shoot master with this one.
Recently found this at a pawn shop marked as a 2 1/2".
Recently found this at a pawn shop marked as a 2 1/2".
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After being an auto guy, I picked up a 4" 66-1 about a year ago, and haven't looked back. I flat LOVE that gun, and every time I shoot it am amazed at how accurate it is. It makes ME look good! I have since added a 15-2 snubby and 637-2 Airweight. But the 66 is my favorite. These S&W revolvers are definitely addicting!
649Guy
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Love them 66's myself; here's a pic of my "Shorty" 66-5:
Added some Eagle Secret Service grips, and I also installed a set of Meprolight Tritium sights (only revolver I have with Tritium sights). I set this one up for Concealed Carry here in Kentucky, and carried it for quite a few years, but these days I'm carrying somethin' a tad lighter
(a 649 or 638). Absolutely amazing accuracy for so short a tube. Thought about a Mag-Na-Port job when I was packin' it daily, might do it someday......
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Added some Eagle Secret Service grips, and I also installed a set of Meprolight Tritium sights (only revolver I have with Tritium sights). I set this one up for Concealed Carry here in Kentucky, and carried it for quite a few years, but these days I'm carrying somethin' a tad lighter
(a 649 or 638). Absolutely amazing accuracy for so short a tube. Thought about a Mag-Na-Port job when I was packin' it daily, might do it someday...... 649Guy
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Recently found this at a pawn shop marked as a 2 1/2".
Nice find! I bet someone is kicking themselves for not knowing how to use a ruler
.BUFF
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Nice revolver, Deputy.
I picked a new 6 inch Model 66 as my holster gun when I was sworn in as a deputy sheriff on November 9, 1981. I went through POST with it and then carried it daily at work for the next 10 years.
Early on, as soon as I could afford it, I bought a second M-66 just like the first one and sent it back to S&W. At the time, they were shipped with a red front sight insert but a black rear sight blade. I had them replace the narrow, grooved service trigger with a wide, smooth "Combat Target" trigger, perform an action tune, and add a white insert blade. As soon as I got it back, I put Pachmayr Presentation grips on it and sent the first one back for the same treatment. It was a great idea, I thought, to have a second, identical duty weapon available in case you lost yours, it broke, someone took it away or one was just dirty from a range trip and you didn't have time to clean it before your next shift.
It was a policy I kept over the years as I changed guns.
I loved the Model 66. Carried in a Safariland high ride holster, it was easy getting in and out of cars, as well as just sitting in them. The power of the cartridge was just right. The stainless steel resisted the elements and cleaned up well. The light weight, compared to other revolvers firing the same cartridge, was important as more and more gear was added to our belts and the six inch barrel helped tame the muzzle flah and blast, compared to the most common 4 inch barrel, with the Federal 125 grain j.h.p. Magnum rounds I carried. For me, at the time, it was nearly perfect. I shot it well. It gave me confidence. I later swapped the Presentation grips for the same firm's "grippers," much the same but with finger grooves that actually fit my hand.
For cop or sportsman, S&W's stainless Combat Magnum is a tremendous handgun.
I picked a new 6 inch Model 66 as my holster gun when I was sworn in as a deputy sheriff on November 9, 1981. I went through POST with it and then carried it daily at work for the next 10 years.
Early on, as soon as I could afford it, I bought a second M-66 just like the first one and sent it back to S&W. At the time, they were shipped with a red front sight insert but a black rear sight blade. I had them replace the narrow, grooved service trigger with a wide, smooth "Combat Target" trigger, perform an action tune, and add a white insert blade. As soon as I got it back, I put Pachmayr Presentation grips on it and sent the first one back for the same treatment. It was a great idea, I thought, to have a second, identical duty weapon available in case you lost yours, it broke, someone took it away or one was just dirty from a range trip and you didn't have time to clean it before your next shift.
It was a policy I kept over the years as I changed guns.
I loved the Model 66. Carried in a Safariland high ride holster, it was easy getting in and out of cars, as well as just sitting in them. The power of the cartridge was just right. The stainless steel resisted the elements and cleaned up well. The light weight, compared to other revolvers firing the same cartridge, was important as more and more gear was added to our belts and the six inch barrel helped tame the muzzle flah and blast, compared to the most common 4 inch barrel, with the Federal 125 grain j.h.p. Magnum rounds I carried. For me, at the time, it was nearly perfect. I shot it well. It gave me confidence. I later swapped the Presentation grips for the same firm's "grippers," much the same but with finger grooves that actually fit my hand.
For cop or sportsman, S&W's stainless Combat Magnum is a tremendous handgun.
Srigs
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Nice find! I bet someone is kicking themselves for not knowing how to use a ruler
I agree it looks like a holy grail 3".
Here is a 2.5" to compare to that I love.
I think the model 66's may be the best all around Smith made. They are dependable,durable,and just fun to shoot!
Yurko
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I like my 66, but I have to say it's not the most accurate gun I have.
That title would be reserved for the S&W bread & butter a 4" M10.
I took 2 young noobs out to the range to teach them a bit.
I let them shoot & finally one of 'em asked aren't you gonna shoot?
So I took my most accurate gun & free hand at 10 yards
you coulda covered my 6 shot spread with a Kennedy half dollar.
I think my stature went up just a bit in her eyes.
Ah, if only I was 25 again - LOL
That title would be reserved for the S&W bread & butter a 4" M10.
I took 2 young noobs out to the range to teach them a bit.
I let them shoot & finally one of 'em asked aren't you gonna shoot?
So I took my most accurate gun & free hand at 10 yards
you coulda covered my 6 shot spread with a Kennedy half dollar.
I think my stature went up just a bit in her eyes.
Ah, if only I was 25 again - LOL
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