One more 66 lol

[S&W Fan]

I never see good deals at my local Cabela’s but I had a gift card from my birthday last month so stopped by today. Was gonna get some shirts when I decided to wander into the gun library. Nothing really appealed until I looked in the last case on my way out. There on the bottom shelf was a nice 4” 66-2 with smooth targets-not sure if they’re factory but they fit great, no box etc. It’s a little dirty but has very nice timing/lockup.
After the gift card I was under $600. Now just doing the stupid Colorado waiting period.

AZB prefix so I’m guessing 1988 going by the 4th edition of SCSW.

 

[.455_Hunter]

At least you bought it before we get to pay 6.5% for Johnny Hood Rat's mental health.

 

[S&W Fan]

I’m thinking those are Thailand grips but they feel really good. Forgot to mention it has the white outline rear sight. Hopefully I can get out to the range next weekend.

 

[swagmeister]

Nice find. Can't have too many 66's.

 

[wproct]

That's a very nice one for sure. Actually I'm quite fond of smooth wood grips.

 

[AveragEd]

I have a slightly older kin to yours with an AAU prefix but mine has target hammer, trigger and trigger stop. It's probably one of the last S&Ws I would sell.

Ed

 

[Dwaine]

Seeing yours makes me want to buy another to go with my four.....

 

[S&W Fan]

Brought it home today, ran a brush/patches through through the barrel and cylinders like I always do when I bring a gun home. Also put on some period correct target grips. The timing/lockup is perfect. Shows some holster wear the mechanics are perfect.

 

[stansdds]

That's a really nice shooter grade Model 66.

 

[chief38]

Some of the best deals I have ever gotten have been when I stopped by a LGS to "stretch my legs" and not looking for anything specific. I have purchased many guns that way.

 

[stansdds]

Some of the best deals I have ever gotten have been when I stopped by a LGS to "stretch my legs" and not looking for anything specific. I have purchased many guns that way.

Same here.

 

[CH4]

Haha, me too. Just found this 2.5” at Bass Pro. Can’t have too many 66s, especially 2.5 inchers.

 

[stansdds]

Haha, me too. Just found this 2.5” at Bass Pro. Can’t have too many 66s, especially 2.5 inchers.

Wow! What's wrong with it?

 

[CH4]

Wow! What's wrong with it?

Besides the Pachmayer grips, absolutely nothing, not even an obvious turn line. With vet discount and points, I paid $586 OTD. Two weeks earlier, at a show, I traded into this similarly conditioned 2.5” 19-7 for $545.

 

[Rock185]

The 19s and 66s are splendid revolvers IMHO. I've had several, but now only the one 66 I carried for several years back in the '70s. Mine was manufactured in '72. I had it overhauled at S&W back in '80; not many original parts left now. It's led an easy life since the overhaul. I started carrying an L-Frame soon after the 66 was returned from S&W..

 

[hdfinder47]

I have a 2-1/2", 3", 4" (NIB) and 6" Model 66. There never was a 8-3/8", was there?
OP's looks very nice and at a great price, IMO. And I assume those smooth grips have value also. They look great.

 

[TNRat]

How many magnum rounds can you run through those before it has to be rebuilt?

 

[S&W Fan]

How many magnum rounds can you run through those before it has to be rebuilt?

More than I’ll ever try. Seriously I don’t enjoy shooting magnums much, have a 686 for that but I have it sighted in for them for when it’ll join me camping/hiking.

 

[stansdds]

How many magnum rounds can you run through those before it has to be rebuilt?

One. Or maybe 10. One hundred, perhaps? A thousand is certainly possible as is 10,000. Your mileage will vary, especially if you shoot full power 125 grain loads. The original intent of the K-frame 357 was a revolver that would see mostly 38 Special loads and 357 loads for carry and familiarization only. Plus, the light weight bullet 357 loads were not around when the K-frame 357 was introduced, so S&W had no way of knowing the abuse the forcing cone would be taking with law enforcement work in the 1970's.

 

[Dump1567]

Nice find.

I came into an excellent condition 4" 1980 66-1 for $599 a few months ago from my local shop. And than last month, a like condition 4" 1972 19-3 with original grips for $699. Not sure if I want to keep both.