Hello guys and gals,
Was out yesterday with some free time, so I decided to head out to some local pawnshops to do some "window shopping".
While there, saw an old Mauser from 1942 in great shape, a Hakim Egyptian rifle (thing looks like you could use it to pound stakes in the ground it's so heavy and bulky), and quite a few older S&W revolvers.
There was some Model 10's, a Victory model from WWII, Colts and some newer pieces like a 686-6 4". After browsing several more models, I saw that 66 snubbie. I don't remember what dash it was, but it was a pre-lock 2.5". Great condition and all, with the big rubber grips that do not make the gun look symmetrical at all. I did not get a good look at the price as I was not interested at the moment, but I believe they wanted $600 or so for it. Not sure if it came with box/docs. They would negotiate.
So guys and gals, here is the question;
as far as a carry piece, what are the advantages besides the small barrel and K frame size? I would of course get boot grips as long as it is a round butt, and actually would only be interested it it WAS a round butt due to the carry factor.
The thing that turns me off is the ejector rod size. If I was even going to shoot .357 from it, I am worried about failure to extract the rounds due to the lack of ejector rod/round size factor. I have been looking for a Model 65, 13 or some other type of 3" K frame r/b for carry for a good while now, and that extra .5" gives you a full size (or close to) ejector rod. L frames have been considered, but I would rather them in a 4" or bigger configuration.
Any thoughts? I would buy it for the "cool" factor, but I'd rather have a carry gun than a collector's piece. Your insight is appreciated very much
-Crh1943
Was out yesterday with some free time, so I decided to head out to some local pawnshops to do some "window shopping".
While there, saw an old Mauser from 1942 in great shape, a Hakim Egyptian rifle (thing looks like you could use it to pound stakes in the ground it's so heavy and bulky), and quite a few older S&W revolvers.
There was some Model 10's, a Victory model from WWII, Colts and some newer pieces like a 686-6 4". After browsing several more models, I saw that 66 snubbie. I don't remember what dash it was, but it was a pre-lock 2.5". Great condition and all, with the big rubber grips that do not make the gun look symmetrical at all. I did not get a good look at the price as I was not interested at the moment, but I believe they wanted $600 or so for it. Not sure if it came with box/docs. They would negotiate.
So guys and gals, here is the question;
as far as a carry piece, what are the advantages besides the small barrel and K frame size? I would of course get boot grips as long as it is a round butt, and actually would only be interested it it WAS a round butt due to the carry factor.
The thing that turns me off is the ejector rod size. If I was even going to shoot .357 from it, I am worried about failure to extract the rounds due to the lack of ejector rod/round size factor. I have been looking for a Model 65, 13 or some other type of 3" K frame r/b for carry for a good while now, and that extra .5" gives you a full size (or close to) ejector rod. L frames have been considered, but I would rather them in a 4" or bigger configuration.
Any thoughts? I would buy it for the "cool" factor, but I'd rather have a carry gun than a collector's piece. Your insight is appreciated very much
-Crh1943
. $500 or so would be an excellent price for a 2 1/2" model 66.
). Like I said in the first post, I didn't get a good look at the gun. Price on the 66-5 was $850, not $600.
