The ultimate Model 19/66 Combat Magnum thread

[Engine49guy]

OK, I remember now...the nonmenclature is part of the fun.

 

[Led4thehed2]

Will have some new pics here in a few weeks

I've posted in the past, and am happy to report I will be posting new photos of my updated 19/66 family in a few weeks.

Since my first post, I've purchased another 4" 19-3, and sold the first 4" 19-3 I purchased because the second one had a much sweet trigger and some gorgeous wood graining.

Just this morning I out a Model 66 on lay-away. Didn't really have the funds to take it home this second, but soon.

 

[snubbyfan]

My wife's 4" 66-3

And the matching belt and holster I made for it.

 

[Purple220]

19-3 (1970) , 66-1 (1978)

 

[navajoRN]

Pros/cons of a 66 vs 19?

I'm looking for either a 4" .357/.38sp 66 or 19 and even possibly a Colt .357 4" bbl for target shooting. Pros/cons/experiences with handling, accuracy, etc between the models? Any advantages to one generation of a model over another?

 

[waynesigmeister]

I have a Model 19-3 that I bought new in 1970 or 1971 for $115. It is a blued 4 1/2" with stock wood grips and serial number 2K311XX.
Sorry, no pictures, don't know how to post them. Carried it on duty for 15 years. Kept bone stock trigger which now feels very hard and may lighten the pull.

 

[Led4thehed2]

New grips for my 19-6!

I just got these in the mail, and I believe these would have been what came with the gun from the factory at the time. It's a 1989 19-6. Either way, I really like the look and feel of them, and they give the gun a cool old vibe. I dig it.

 

[A10]

Pawnshop rescue 66-1, now wearing Buffalo Horn magnas...

 

[Marc19-3]

a 66-1 and 19-5 with painted front ramp

 

[Stirling]

Added a few Combat Magnums so time to update the group shot,

Hellooo!!! Do my eyes deceive me? They're all 4" revolvers?! Great collection.

 

[625smith]

19-7 PC 3" PP

He is my model 19 PC. This revolver appears to have a L frame barrel installed. Any other information on this one would be greatly appreciated. S/N SDA14XX

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

He is my model 19 PC. This revolver appears to have a L frame barrel installed. Any other information on this one would be greatly appreciated. S/N SDA14XX

That is the correct barrel. Model 19-7 3" K Comp PC. Ported in front of the sight. Great gun. With box and papers it $900.00 to $1,100.00

Enjoy.

 

[howiema]

19-3

Oh ok I had to put one in, 2k2092 is the serial #, I am thinking maybe 1967?

 

[WCCPHD]

New Additions

Since I have added some new Combat Magnums to the group I decided to photograph them today so I thought I would update my earlier post to show the entire group.

Early Combat Magnum



19-5 "DSS" Gun



19-5



66-1 (Same type as my duty weapon from 1979-1983)



66-2 (My duty weapon from 1983 - 1986)



66-2 (3 inch)



66-5 (3 inch)

 

[lawandorder]

Ned tell us more about your homemade French version.

 

[Engine49guy]

Oh ok I had to put one in, 2k2092 is the serial #, I am thinking maybe 1967?

View attachment 159730

2k prefix is probably closer to 1972,
Non relieved diamond target grips look closer to 1951/52

 

[Retired W4]

My Contribution

Here is my contribution to this 19/66 thread. It's a true snap shot as the light is fading and I didn't have much time. Didn't even wipe them down. I have had 6" versions of both but the are long gone.

 

[Shooter 9]

New addition to the family. My 19-2

 

[jjbrewst1]

Here's one for the pile

66-3 3"

 

[Draal]

My 66

I bought my 4 inch Model 66 no dash after thugs broke into my neighbor's home on Christmas Day 2013. Too close for comfort but every time I grip that revolver I'm left feeling just a tad bit safer. Even the wife, who was extremely anti-gun, has realized it's time to be the first responders regarding our safety.

I practice a few times a month and I recently qualified for my Illinois CCL. I was the odd man out with the wheel gun during quals but I had no malfunctions to slow me down .

Love this gun!