I just picked up one of my favorite contemporary guns. I have been patiently waiting for over 10 years. They do not come up that often, and I can see why people hang onto to them so tightly. New, unfired, all the goodies:
"Super K", 66-4, Performance Center...new
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629shooter
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That is a beauty!
Congratulations!
It's a great feeling when you can "scratch one off of the list."
Congratulations!
It's a great feeling when you can "scratch one off of the list."
jjbrewst1
Member
I Joined the Club earlier this year. One of my ALL TIME Favorites. Here's mine
qballwill
Member
Ive been a member of this forum for 9 years or so and this is probably the most envious I have been in that time. I have fallen in love with pictures of other members firearms, the common and not so common, but the Super K has been something I have, long ago, accepted was only a dream for me. Heck even if I could find one, I couldnt afford it anyway. Great looking gun. Extremely Jealous.
jjbrewst1
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Kernel Crittenden
US Veteran
Question. The S&W cut sheet says.......
What does that mean, exactly? Is the frame and barrel unique and unlike those on other Smiths?
"... this practical carry gun features a unique wedge-shaped barrel and frame
that places weight forward of the cylinder for better recoil control."
that places weight forward of the cylinder for better recoil control."
What does that mean, exactly? Is the frame and barrel unique and unlike those on other Smiths?
jjbrewst1
Member
The Barrel is a slabside barrel. Don't think any other S&W uses this Barrel.
Kernel Crittenden
US Veteran
I think I can see the barrel is kinda "wedge-shaped", when seen from the front. Is the frame wedge-shaped, too? Or is it just a normal frame with a barrel with a that's a little different.
jjbrewst1
Member
Normal frame. Just the Barrel
jjbrewst1
Member
Here is a better pic of the wedge I found online. Didn't want to pull mine out. She's resting.
Kernel Crittenden
US Veteran
Jim, looking at your most recent pictures the frame is different. Look at the right side, where the barrel mates up, it's real evident. The Super K is "flat". To match the barrel's contour. Compare it to this standard M66-3.
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The first picture I ever saw of a Super K....I was hooked after seeing it:
jjbrewst1
Member
Jim, looking at your most recent pictures the frame is different. Look at the right side, where the barrel mates up, it's real evident. The Super K is "flat". To match the barrels contour. Compare it to this standard M66-3.
Kernel
You Are Correct! Very nice.
Good catch Kernel. I didn't see that until you posted. Nicely done by S&W to blend in the shape. Beautiful gun. I would be happy with the regular one but I can't seem to beat somebody that always gets the good GB 66 3 inchers before I get to them! Like yesterday!
Kernel Crittenden
US Veteran
One thing for sure, with that frame profile, no one could ever fake one.
Badquaker
Member
Just to crush my lust.... what does a super K sell for these days? I want it bad, but have a distinct feeling that it is out of my price range.
