Show Your Model 66 4"
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Richard Simmons
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Picked this one up more than a few years ago. Not sure if it was fired outside the factory before I got it but it's been unfired in my possession so I'd say it's like new.
Never seem to run across a snubby but have seen and passed on a couple of 6" models. After reading a thread this morning and seeing photos of a members 6" M66 I think I'll try and pick up the next one I come across.
Never seem to run across a snubby but have seen and passed on a couple of 6" models. After reading a thread this morning and seeing photos of a members 6" M66 I think I'll try and pick up the next one I come across.
Mine is no beauty-queen. It's a 66-7 which was the last of the breed until S&W decided to re-introduce the model this year with the 66-8. The -7 has a somewhat ugly two-piece barrel, MIM parts, and the hated IL. I picked it up in 2005, it was "on sale" and I was looking for a shooter to use for mostly IDPA SSR competition. I'm not sure that the 686 SSR model was available at that time, think it came out soon thereafter, however. But I used the 66-7 extensively for several years, put about 10,000 rounds through it, without a hiccup. She isn't pretty, but she works great, very good utilitarian revolver.
Larry from Bend
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My -2 with the 3 Ts --- These Pachys make it more convenient to carry on a horse. I bought it new.
Harkrader
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66-1
I acquired this one from the estate of a former OKC PD officer.
It came with a sad story. Not for the officer, but for his family.
Sorry not to share it now, I think it needs a few more years, yet.
As everyone else has said, it is a terrific shooter. I like to carry my 520/2005 from time to time, and I think this is a fine alternative, just because I feel like it - from time to time.
I acquired this one from the estate of a former OKC PD officer.
It came with a sad story. Not for the officer, but for his family.
Sorry not to share it now, I think it needs a few more years, yet.
As everyone else has said, it is a terrific shooter. I like to carry my 520/2005 from time to time, and I think this is a fine alternative, just because I feel like it - from time to time.
ColbyBruce
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I bought this S&W 66-2 3.5 years ago. It came with RR, WO, TH, TT, TS. I added the combat stocks and gave it to my son. If I tote a .357 magnum, one of my 65's suits me fine. The 66-2 is a fine shooting gun though.
Harkrader
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Richard Simmons:
Some years back I purchased a 66-1 with a 2+7/16" barrel, marked "West Bend P.D.", from a retired West Bend Wisconsin LEO. I'm not a big fan of snubbies (sez the man who owns 8), but I can say this one is not painful to shoot.
I like its history and prefer to carry a 386NG or PD for the extra round, so this is as close to a safe queen as I get. I use it for training new shooters, and fun days at the range. Funny thing, methinks, like my Colt Detective Special it is popular with women.
Students often get attached to "their" guns in my classes, and I've turned down a number of "sincere" offers!
I thought I had pix of it but can't find them. It's a nice day here in October Wisconsin, I'll try to take it outside for a portrait, and post it. Although, to the OP: it isn't a 4" model.
Some years back I purchased a 66-1 with a 2+7/16" barrel, marked "West Bend P.D.", from a retired West Bend Wisconsin LEO. I'm not a big fan of snubbies (sez the man who owns 8), but I can say this one is not painful to shoot.
I like its history and prefer to carry a 386NG or PD for the extra round, so this is as close to a safe queen as I get. I use it for training new shooters, and fun days at the range. Funny thing, methinks, like my Colt Detective Special it is popular with women.
Students often get attached to "their" guns in my classes, and I've turned down a number of "sincere" offers!
I thought I had pix of it but can't find them. It's a nice day here in October Wisconsin, I'll try to take it outside for a portrait, and post it. Although, to the OP: it isn't a 4" model.
geraldw321
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OK again i'm in
First my 66 no dash
second a 66-1
third a 66-2
all 4in bbl's
all NIB never fired since factory all with boxes,papers,tools, so nice i didnt want too shoot them so lastly i bought a shooter grade 19-4
nickle plate 4in bbl which is my carry gun
First my 66 no dash
second a 66-1
third a 66-2
all 4in bbl's
all NIB never fired since factory all with boxes,papers,tools, so nice i didnt want too shoot them so lastly i bought a shooter grade 19-4
nickle plate 4in bbl which is my carry gun
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Harkrader
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66-1 LEO snubbie
I know you said "4-inch." I just like this one, too.
It came with Pachmayr Grippers, which I found clumsy, so I substituted these Uncle Mike's 59005's, which work much better for me. I like those "Pachys" Larry from Bend has on his. I think I'll look for some.
Above the model number on the frame is what appears to have been a number that someone obliterated. Interesting.
I know some people don't like the LEO marked ones, but I do, and find them intriguing. I find that personal LEO guns also tend to be great deals.
I know you said "4-inch." I just like this one, too.
It came with Pachmayr Grippers, which I found clumsy, so I substituted these Uncle Mike's 59005's, which work much better for me. I like those "Pachys" Larry from Bend has on his. I think I'll look for some.
Above the model number on the frame is what appears to have been a number that someone obliterated. Interesting.
I know some people don't like the LEO marked ones, but I do, and find them intriguing. I find that personal LEO guns also tend to be great deals.
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Model 66-2
Here is my Model 66-2 that I was issued in 1983. It replaced our Model 66-1, 2.5 inch guns. I carried this gun until 1985 when it was replaced by a Model 13-3, 3 inch.
The 66-2, four inch was ordered with magna grips and a "Tyler T" grip adapter was issued. Most of us replaced the magnas/T grip with Pachmayr finger groove grips. It also has the agency seal roll marked on the right side plate and the S&W trademark on the left side.
I put the Herretts on it because I like the look and how it feels in my small hands.
This is the only gun that I was forced to use in the line of duty.
Here is my Model 66-2 that I was issued in 1983. It replaced our Model 66-1, 2.5 inch guns. I carried this gun until 1985 when it was replaced by a Model 13-3, 3 inch.
The 66-2, four inch was ordered with magna grips and a "Tyler T" grip adapter was issued. Most of us replaced the magnas/T grip with Pachmayr finger groove grips. It also has the agency seal roll marked on the right side plate and the S&W trademark on the left side.
I put the Herretts on it because I like the look and how it feels in my small hands.
This is the only gun that I was forced to use in the line of duty.
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My 66 no dash came with the aftermarket front sight [not sure about the rear sight blade] and the Hogues. I recently traded them for the proper grips that had to be refinished. They were on a FHP 66 that was pretty rough. LGS owner traded even.
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These are what I have left. Top is a 66-5 with heavy barrel profile. Joe
66-3 that came with my wife.
Zachary likes it too.
Zachary likes it too.
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I got a gun for my 2nd wife. Best trade I ever made. Joe
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