WheelGunners tell me what you think of this 66-1???

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Okay so I know a lot of the old schoolers may not dig this style or From a collector standpoint I guess the values gone. So I started with an immaculate model 66-1. First things first chamfered the cylinder, Reduced Trigger pull from 14 to 7 and 7 to 3. All that work was done by Bolsa Gunsmithing Westminster Ca. Then off to San Diego she went To have my initials CNC Cemented forever. Finally to Salt Lake City to have Teflon coating Process. Black Ice Did a great job. Going to be a family heirloom now finished it off with Crimson trace laser grip!!!! Give me your input Thanks guys have a good one
 

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Looks nice! Does "Reduced Trigger pull from 14 to 7 and 7 to 3." mean 3# double action? I've never (personally) seen it worded that way, so it would look, to me anyway, as way too light. Otherwise, well done!
 
Only think I wouldn't have done is the initials. That REALLY reduces the value of this down the line.
 
I'm one of those old-schoolers, I guess. Old, anyway, and a revolver guy.

The 10-5 that's my head-of-the-bed gun, built in 1966 and in extremely good mechanical condition, was black Teflon coated when I bought it. Looks pretty good to me. I bought it thinking it would be a good gun for knocking around in the woods in rough weather. Now I can't do that, but still like the gun.

Your trigger job is a tad lighter than I would want, but to each his own.
 
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GerSan69 said:
Looks nice! Does "Reduced Trigger pull from 14 to 7 and 7 to 3." mean 3# double action? I've never (personally) seen it worded that way, so it would look, to me anyway, as way too light. Otherwise, well done!
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I'd guess the first is Double Action, the latter Single Action. I really doubt one could get DA to 3, and if it could be done, the odds of reliable ignition are slight.
 
Welcome to the Forum.

Nice sixgun. I'd of "initialed" the sideplate, even if the logo is over there. Then it can be replaced for later sale.

I'm not big on "pinto" guns but yours is a custom job to reflect your desires.

However, if I wanted a true, combat handgun and saw yours for a good price, I'd ignore the initials and buy it.
 
Looks like it was done well, I'd be interested to find out if it does have reliable ignition.
I guess I'm an old schooler, I'd prefer it in factory stainless. Or, as my wife says, "it looks ill, it's green."
 
Nice, and this is coming from a guy who has a 66-1 in all it's original glory.
I really want to cerakote a 10-5 I purchased that had already had the trigger lightened down to about 8.
Unfortunately the shops business hours are the same as my own.
At any rate it is a nice looking gun, congrats.
 
Love a custom

Most of the modifications are opposite of what I would normally do to a Smith & Wesson. But it's still beautiful, and it is your baby. Don't worry about the initials affecting the value, that just gives you one more reason not to consider selling it when things get tight! I like the family heirloom attitude, it will last for generations.

Pequod.
 
As others have observed, that is not the suite of alterations I would have performed (this coming from the guy who just had a ND Model 66 converted to 327 Fed Mag :eek:) but they are what you want and they look very well thought out and business-like. My only real regret is that S&W isn't still selling new 66-1s because they were just about the perfect iteration of the model. Congratulations on a good project well built! :cool:

Froggie
 
Nothing like having a gun made to your own unique specifications. Congratulations on a one of a kind workhorse. All that matters in this case is that it turned out exactly as you wanted it.

To me, however, I think you turned an original, immaculate $700 gun into one worth $400 or $500. Just my opinion, since you asked for it...
 
I find myself overwhelmed by the grooviness of your custom gun. The way it's darkened makes it "outta sight". Man.
 
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