The model 66 round butt 1975 to 2002 a chronology.

[Wheel Fan]

My favorite S&W - a p&r 66 with a 3" barrel. I hope to find one some day. Thanks for sharing the nice photos.

 

[bflobill69]

OH Dear Lord I need to wipe some drool away... Absolutely LOVE the 3" Model 66's... sadly I only own a 4" =/

Bflobill69

 

[firearmsunlimited]

Ken,
Very nice collection.

 

[tall gunner]

I'm still waiting for those 10,000 Australian 66's to show up...and waiting...and waiting.

 

[WardenRoss]

I own two of these.

This one is a dash 2. She was carried for many, many years and is a true workhorse (I'm a LEO). She is wearing our "Sunday grips" for show. The normal grips I use are the Pachmayer's with the rubber covered back-strap (best for hot .357's) or a standard Hogue Monogrip.

The second one here was purchased new around 1998 and is a dash 4. Still new in the box. Grips are factory.

I enjoyed your pix of your 3"ers. Thank you for letting me show off my two.

 

[hihosilver13]

So if anybody knows, my question is, Are there factory made 3" no dash models?

 

[twomoons]

great pictures allen,nice collection.it takes time and money and a little luck,and it sure shows in your guns.
congrats

 

[Iggy]

Allen-frame,
Very interesting and informative thread. Thanks for sharing.

I hear you about the N frame affliction. I fought it for years, but I'm afraid I got it too.

 

[Tahoe01]

Allen,
Nice collection of model 66's.
Steve

 

[18DAI]

Very nice Allen-frame.

I carried my 3" 66-4 on duty for several years. Fine revolver. I recently found a nice 3" 66-2 from the Ashland run in 85. I love the flash chromed hammer and trigger on my 66's. Regards 18DAI

 

[JDW250]

This thread is awesome! I have to post simply to keep it going for everyone to share. Sadly, I only have one 66-5 in 3.2". Thanks everyone for sharing!

 

[lhump1961]

Well, I just had to throw in...
66-3 3". One of my two regular carry guns.

 

[AveragEd]

Well, since this thread has expanded to include all Model 66s, I might as well throw my three into the mix. I'm not as skilled with a camera as some of you, however.

From top to bottom, they are a 6" 66-2 with Ahrends Retro Target stocks, a 4" 66-2 with Ahrends Retro Combat stocks and a 2-1/2" 66-4 with Ahrends Retro Combat stocks. All three have the red ramp/white outline sight package and the 6" and 4" have target hammers and triggers.

When I posted a photo of the 4" gun before, some one contacted me for the serial number. It seems it is somewhat of an oddity in that it has a trigger stop.

Ed

 

[LOBO]

Here is my only 66, a -2, wearing factory grips with a Tyler T...

Ahrends Cocobolo...

 

[mag318]

Allen, everytime you post photos of your fantastic Model 66 collection, I enjoy perusing them even more. If you could only own one 66 3" which one would it be? In other words do you have a favorite one?

 

[M3Stuart]

Wowie Zowie what a collection!

 

[james56]

Allen, Great collection and as always fantastic photo's. I always learn something new from your threads.

 

[johnny3]

m66-3, 3"

Ran on to this one at a local gunshow, I have its original grips.

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[powderburns]

Outstanding collection and equally fine photos. Thanks for posting this.

 

[RKmesa]

Just had to bump this one to the top with a photo of my only non P&R .357 Mag. It is a 66-2 3" gun.



Since this photo was taken it has been to Nelson Ford for an action and reliability job and was fitted with a gold bead McGivern front sight. I also have changed the stocks to round FG Ahrends that have been custom fitted to the gun. It is my favorite K-Frame 357 to shoot and it has the best trigger pull of all of my guns - kind of like "greased butter"