The wifes "new" car gun M66-1 snubby

A great choice. My wife's "house gun" is a 2.5" model 19. I took her to the range with a variety of revolvers and semi-autos, some owned and some borrowed. The 2.5" 19 was what she felt most comfortable with and performed best with.
 
I may have to consider some sort of lock box but she is not currently licensed to carry a concealed weapon so the gun will spend a lot of its life in the car. I am not wanting to have the gun get into the hands of a bad guy either but at the same time I know she isn't going to carry it with her much even if she gets her CCW.

It is now at the best local gunsmith (that I know of) having a trigger job done.
 
Wow you sound a little underwhelmed or maybe not as elated as I would have been to find this beautiful 66-1, grips or no grips for what I consider to be a very good price especially as it is a -1 not the more common but certainly not inferior -4 as I was lucky enough to have found recently. Now the only problem is I find myself looking at the no dash and -1 for a nice P and R example and these 2-1/2" are on fire easily fetching $700-800 with all the extras on GB and elsewhere . I would have loved to have stumbled upon your deal on the back page. Congratulations on a nice find.
 
g27, well for a Colt guy you showed a remarkable amount of good sense:) in your choice of potential life saving equipment for your wife.

I'm very fond of the 2 1/2" M - 19/66's not to large to tote, but still feel like I've got a real gun in my hand.
 
My wife doesn't have an issue with me owning guns (Damn Right), but I can't get her to even hold one, let alone try and bond over some shared Range time.

I have two perfect guns for her for range duty too in case she ever changes her mind.

It's cool you got a good quality revolver for her to protect herself and that she will not have any issues using it.

I do have a question.

Would you be leaving the loaded gun in the car all of the time, or would she transfer it to and from?

I ask because I know a lot of people like to have "Truck Guns" or "Car Guns" that they keep loaded, in the vehicle at all times, even when parked.

I am against that practice in general. If you have to do it once in a while, ya, I get it, but if its all the time, I think there is a risk of having a gun get out there into the wrong hands.

Just wondering.

Congrats on the 66. You'll really like it. Maybe even as much as your Pythons.
 
Raylan: I am quite happy to find the gun and feel I got a good deal on it or I would have kept looking. He actually found me. About 4 months ago I started running an ad on backpage that I was looking for Colt revolvers as I consider myself an amateur collector. He contacted me about a Python he had but it wasn't quite right. I hadn't heard from him for about 3 months when he asked if I would be interested in this gun. I told him it would depend on price/condition etc but I was mildly interested as I am a Colt guy and I am also much more ignorant on Smiths. I know a little but not much about the Smiths. Anyway he sent pics and told me $800 for the gun, $900 with the Smith Combats. I offered him $775 for the whole package but he wouldnt take less than $800 which I also refused. He then countered at $600 for the gun with the original grips and I said yes. I did some research here and on GB and know I did just fine of this purchase and that its a quality weapon that should serve just fine and as long as we take care of it, will hold its value and/or appreciate over time. I took it to the range myself already and its a nice gun as many of you already know.

To answer Tom R: Our car guns (I have a *** Ruger P95DC in my car) stay in the car. I am legal to carry concealed but that isn't the gun I carry on the few days I opt to do that. The Ruger stays in the car and my wifes gun will stay in her car as well. If she gets her CCW she may carry that gun in her purse but ultimately that will be up to her.

Old Bear: I am a Colt collector but I shoot Smiths quite a bit. Both myself and the wife like the 686-4's we have and really like the Model 52. I think I am going to exercise the 52 a little later today!
 
Just back from exercising my 1911PC SCE and the 52-2. Not a big fan of the 1911 (too light so it kicks like a Mule) but the 52 makes me look like a marksman.

The trip cost me a few extra bucks as the gun store next to the range had a 629-1 at a price I couldn't refuse. Probably turn around and re-sell it but those large frame revolvers are sweet to hold.
 
Can't believe in that area someone didn't punch him full of holes.
If there ever was a reason, this was it.
 
Semper Fi 57 said:
All you folks that are intent on leaving that firearm in the car when you get out better hope the vehicle isn't stolen. Just sayin'.

Jim
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Who wants any of their property stolen? I certainly don't want my car stolen. Even if there was nothing at all in the car, I still don't want it stolen.
 
rajbcpa said:
....and that is why I never go in public without a carry gun. here in tn, no permit is needed for car guns.... great law - enacted 7/14!

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i should get car guns for my wife.... good idea!
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I used to keep a Colt King Cobra 4" in my old pickup - in Kentucky we have been allowed to keep handguns in the glove compartment of a car "for protection of travelers" for as long as there have been cars.

One day a guy I work with, who commuted on a motorcycle, needed to run over to one of our plants across town to pick up some parts for his project, and he asked to borrow my truck. He was gone all morning, and I was starting to wonder if he was having problems. Anyway he finally got back, walked up and dropped the keys on my desk and stated "I wrecked your truck!" He explained that he was stopped at a red light and some lady rear-ended him (damage was only to my rear bumper). When the police got there for the report the cop asked for the registration and proof of insurance for the truck. He said he leaned over and popped the glove compartment open, and there was this big ol' revolver. He said he slammed the glove compartment closed, and told the cop that it was a borrowed truck and he didn't know where the papers were.

The cop (who maybe saw the pistol anyway) was able to get the info from the computer, so there was no problem. But it sure shocked the guy!

But he never asked to borrow my truck again.

BTW, I stopped using the King Cobra as a truck gun when I found out how much it was worth! That old Toyota tripled in value when that King Cobra was in the glove compartment.
 
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That is the perfect ccw for anyone! I have had one for over 30 years and it still is the go to gun on a daily basis. Oh, and you stole it! Nice buy! Kyle
 
alaskavett said:
That is the perfect ccw for anyone! I have had one for over 30 years and it still is the go to gun on a daily basis. Oh, and you stole it! Nice buy! Kyle
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There seems to be some agreement with you in that I got a very good price on the gun. I can tell you the seller has told me I got a great deal on it, and he has told me that more than once since I took it home.
 
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mbliss57 said:
I can't think of a better choice for a revolver. Make sure gets some range time with it. And pray she never needs it for safety
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Just as soon as the smith finishes the trigger job its off to the range for the wife.
 
Wow, great find and excellent choice. I would like to find one if those for my wife. She hasn't gotten her permit either but keeps a car gun. This has been her car gun for probably 15 years. It has an excellent trigger job as it was previously owned by a State Law Engorcement Agent on the pustol team.
JR
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You and your wife have good tastes. You could not do much better than a S&W 66-1 for your wife as a car gun or even as a carry gun. Many years ago I carried a 66-2 while working as a Security Lieutenant and Private Investigator. After my wife tried it on the range it became her gun. My wife loads the 66-2 with 125 Gr. 38 Special +P SJHP. That 66-2 served me very well and has served my wife just as well. I am sure that your wife's 66-1 will serve her just as well.

BTW I'm a Colt guy to with 2 Pythons.
 
Black Knight said:
You and your wife have good tastes. You could not do much better than a S&W 66-1 for your wife as a car gun or even as a carry gun. Many years ago I carried a 66-2 while working as a Security Lieutenant and Private Investigator. After my wife tried it on the range it became her gun. My wife loads the 66-2 with 125 Gr. 38 Special +P SJHP. That 66-2 served me very well and has served my wife just as well. I am sure that your wife's 66-1 will serve her just as well.

BTW I'm a Colt guy to with 2 Pythons.
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She is pretty excited to get it back from the Smith and start practicing with it.

We have 15 pythons. I got the Colt bug pretty bad.
 
I added a few new pics to the original post as its back from the gunsmith. Oddly enough the smith told me it was literally the worst/grittiest factory trigger he had ever experienced on a Smith..... Not anymore though!
 
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