S&W 66
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oneflycowboy
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I bought it on Gunbroker for $611, + shipping.
Wow. I need to start buying on gun b. my ffl charges me $50 when I buy on line. He said if he can't get the gun then he will not charge. $50. Every gun I bought on line he has charges me. Does your ffl do that. ?
S&W1006
Member
No there is one who charges $20 and another that charges $25 the highest few I know of is $40. I would be shopping around for a new FFL
Roe
A bit of thread drift here but Roe, that reflective shot is about the coolest shot I have seen to this point. In a thread about photographing handguns I saw a really nice shot of a semi auto on top of a bunch of empty shell casings but you have that beat. Perhaps it is the revolver lover in me but VERY nice.
Is it on glass? Want to share any tips on how to make a shot like that not including owning such a fine revolver.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/397394-handgun-photography-techniques.html
The one I would use in my area said he would charge $35 plus $10 for the required background check.
There is a link in Gunbroker for FFL's in your area that you can check into. Typically they list the fees they will charge. Never bought one off of there (yet) but $50 is at the top of the cost if that is just the transfer fee. If it includes any background check then it is not way out of line but you can probably do better assuming you can find an FFL in your area that you feel you can trust.
You guys sure know know to make a gal jealous. Have the 2 1/2 in 66 but not a 4 in (yet!)
JCS&W
US Veteran
OP, I am afraid that once you start acquiring M66s, it will be hard to stop. It has been for me.
oneflycowboy
Member
The guy with the FFL I use charges me $25 to do the transfer.
Not having to pay sales tax on out of state guns which is 8.5% in my state usually covers the shipping and transfer cost.
I wore out a police trade in with a steady diet of hot 357 loads. Of course it's hard to tell how many rounds had already been shot through it when I got it.
Green Frog
Member
Yes, this subject comes up whenever Model 66 owners (or their detractors) get together and talk. IMHO, it has been badly over blown and if the shooter will stick with sensible loads, the Model 66 will probably soldier on forever or longer.
That being said, I would not tempt fate however by using a whole lot of those hot, high speed 125 grain loads that came out a few years back. In order to get the speed they used a powder that burned hot and fast and there were indeed reports of cracked forcing cones and even frames as well as flame cutting and just general wear and tear. IMHO the high speed 125s don't give any useful advantage, so why beat up a good gun for no reason? JMHO, YMMV.
Froggie
Model39
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
4", 3", 2 1/2"
Triathloncoach
Member
I love the 66, tho I love the 686 more. But I carry a plastic gun, so ease of carry on a revolver is a moot point. Although my 19-5 in 2.5inch is cool.
