Poll: M66 or M19 Nickel?

[Landpimp]

like others the 66 is easier to care for, if you wanted you could polish the 66 to look darn close to nickel.....maybe the best of both?

but I just LOVE a nickle 19 snub(I didnt think I would untill I got one) had other nickel Smiths but the 19 2.5" just did it for me

 

[riptrack44]

Each to his/her own (and I respect that) but if it ain't stainless, it's blue.

 

[sipowicz]

Originally posted by smousefam5:
Very simple...I have never liked nickle finishes. I don't believe they look nearly as nice as a blued gun and seem to me to be the least durable choice available. Certainly wouldn't want one on a "using" gun.

yep...

 

[Lt JL]

If it ain't blue, it's nickle. Stainless looks like a kitchen implement.

 

[GF]

Originally posted by sipowicz:

Originally posted by smousefam5:
Very simple...I have never liked nickle finishes. I don't believe they look nearly as nice as a blued gun and seem to me to be the least durable choice available. Certainly wouldn't want one on a "using" gun.

yep...

Well, actually - Nope.

Here's one that's 61 years old and it's held up as good as any blue gun IMHO.

It has a big ol' scrach down the backstrap and the nickel is gone off the end of the barrel --- "least durable choice availabile"!?!

Some old copper didn't think so, it has been carried alot.
I liked this old pre Mod 10 so much I bought a period corret box for it to rest in while I own it.

 

[stevieboy]

Gotta show some loyalty. I just purchased a 66 no dash over the weekend. So, it's stainless for me. I own both stainless and blue guns and the blues are more attractive. But, the stainless guns clean up MUCH more easily and for me, that's a plus.

 

[Snapping Twig]

I went nickel for the rarity.

 

[animalmother]

Model 66. I love the look of nickel but stainless is more durable.

 

[SEG]

I vote for the Nickle. Nickel just has a warm look to it, it's flashy without being abnoxcious.

 

[Cartouche]

I said nickel. The last two revolvers I have bought have been in nickel. A mod 15-3 in a snub nose, and a Mod 24 Classic in nickel. The 15 was a trade deal, the 24 was a buy, and man I am glad I gotem. The finishes are fantastic. The mod 24 being new I expected no less, but the older 15 is still flawless. I am thankful it was taken care of. I have other nickel revolvers, and always get them when I can. Just my .05.

 

[kritter]

get the 66, a little time with some mothers and it's going to look like nickel.. get tired of the nickel look, a few minutes with a scotch bright pad and back to stainless.. no worrys about the nickel flaking, small scratches..buff them right out..

 

[grzy22]

If you want it for acarry gun get stainless. Nickel, even the good job S&W does, will wear anf lose it's shine. Lined holster will help but it will happen over time.

 

[7shooter]

Kritter... what Mothers product do you use and how do you apply it ? Thanks

 

[Sportsterguy]

I voted nickel. I really like that shine. If you're going to run it through the ringer buy a 66. I own and shoot em all equally and there a blast whatever finish! To each his own.

Nickel 586

Model 66 after Flitz

 

[chevypilot]

very nice GF, think we can get some pics of them close together?

 

[H P Bushrod]

I voted nickle 19. Don't see them much anymore.

 

[jagd1305]

I voted nickel as well. I'm currently looking at a nickel model 19-4 with a four inch barrel for $400(should I or should I not buy?) I've given up on obtaining a nickeled model 19-2 2 inch barrel that another shop wants $700 for. Just a bit too much for me at this time.

 

[chevypilot]

jag... 700 is way too much, 400 is a nice price.

 

[jeep]

I have found the stainless 66 to be softer and go out of time faster than carbon blue or nickle. I no longer own any 66,s . I have had two wear out and go out of time. Softer and more gulling metal. Not as smooth as carbon or long lasting. My carry is a M-19 rb 2.5" nickle and my house gun a M19 blue 4"- dash 3.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Here is a nickle 19, 15, 10 all three are getting hard to find.