If you like/prefer "blue" add a 586 to your list..... blue version of the 686.
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I find that a +P .38 hollow point is good for urban carry
I switch to a .357 158gr soft point for Penn's Woods carry
Safariland makes a nice speedloader .... Comp II
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I just noticed something else about your Model 66. The rear sight might have been changed and an insert added to the front sight. The first of the Model 66's had a stainless rear sight and no insert. I do not know if all of the 66 no-dash revolvers were the same. It in no way reduces the shoot-ability, in fact it increases it, but does reduce the collector's value. If it was in fact modified.
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By serial number it looks like this one was made in 1976. I do have the original smith box that came with it.
As far as original stock, I'll keep my eye out I suppose. I can stash them in the box and run it as it is for now. What's a decent price for them?
Obviously you guys would know much more about these than I would. I've read about the stainless rear sight possibly being discontinued mid-model in favor of this style sight. I could be completely wrong on that, though.
Overall, I'm very pleased with it. I really enjoy the trigger pull of it - it's the best revolver trigger I've handled. The single stage is hair trigger - the lightest I've ever felt on any gun. Something I'll definitely have to get used to / be aware of before using that feature outside of a controlled range setting.
I may have over paid for it but overall I'm really happy with it. The stocks being two different styles kind of bothers me but it's functional at least.
Thanks for the advice on the speedloader - I'm going to order a few.
As far as original stock, I'll keep my eye out I suppose. I can stash them in the box and run it as it is for now. What's a decent price for them?
Obviously you guys would know much more about these than I would. I've read about the stainless rear sight possibly being discontinued mid-model in favor of this style sight. I could be completely wrong on that, though.
Overall, I'm very pleased with it. I really enjoy the trigger pull of it - it's the best revolver trigger I've handled. The single stage is hair trigger - the lightest I've ever felt on any gun. Something I'll definitely have to get used to / be aware of before using that feature outside of a controlled range setting.
I may have over paid for it but overall I'm really happy with it. The stocks being two different styles kind of bothers me but it's functional at least.
Thanks for the advice on the speedloader - I'm going to order a few.
1976 will be silver washers on the stocks. They will be over $100 for a set that matches the condition of your revolver. It is quite possible that by 1976 they we no longer putting stainless rear sights on them, and the front sight has a factory insert. Someone here with more knowledge is likely to chime in eventually.
Finding a single stock to match the style you like better is not an insurmountable task.
I am unsure at this point you can overpay for a solid Smith & Wesson revolver of the vintage you have. We will not see their like being manufactured again, so if you paid a little more than todays going rate, tomorrow it will seem a bargain. The enjoyment from owning such a fine sidearm far outweighs the cost.
Finding a single stock to match the style you like better is not an insurmountable task.
I am unsure at this point you can overpay for a solid Smith & Wesson revolver of the vintage you have. We will not see their like being manufactured again, so if you paid a little more than todays going rate, tomorrow it will seem a bargain. The enjoyment from owning such a fine sidearm far outweighs the cost.
Seems Ebay has a few sets for around $100. Some less some more.
The problem is: I'm not sure what today's going rate is for these, I just took a chance.
I look at it as an investment, as I do most of my gun purchases. Rather than my money sit in a safe, or worse - a bank, it sits in items that won't depreciate and that I love - guns.
I'll look more into it and see what I can do about the stocks.
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After a bit of research it appears that the stainless sights on the Model 66 were only used for about a year and a half. Complaints about how reflective they were forced the change. So, your revolver is correct except for the stocks. Having the original box, original stocks and the tool kit would increase the value of your revolver. The tool kit consisted of a screwdriver for sight adjustment, and a cleaning rod and brush. The tools are not hard to find.
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