Which 66 (No Dash) is the better gun?

[ultra45]

Like you stated the model 66's were in demand due to Fed and local LE orders during the mid seventies. I was working at Jovino's in NYC and was a constable on Long Island also. I wanted a 4" 66 and none were to be had and we were freaking S&W distributors. Lou Imperato (RIP) owned Jovino's before HENRY fame. He called the President, at the time, of S&W and a few weeks later my 66-1, RR & W/O sights showed up. I completed my mission of completing a trio of 66's with a 2 1/2" and a 6".

I sold the 6" to a partner at work. I never really cared for it, but still have the 2 1/2 and 4". Love em both!

 

[Cirrus]

Like you stated the model 66's were in demand due to Fed and local LE orders during the mid seventies. I was working at Jovino's in NYC and was a constable on Long Island also. I wanted a 4" 66 and none were to be had and we were freaking S&W distributors. Lou Imperato (RIP) owned Jovino's before HENRY fame. He called the President, at the time, of S&W and a few weeks later my 66-1, RR & W/O sights showed up. I completed my mission of completing a trio of 66's with a 2 1/2" and a 6".

I sold the 6" to a partner at work. I never really cared for it, but still have the 2 1/2 and 4". Love em both!

Great story. I went ahead and bought the #2 gun after I swapped the rear sights. Now I have a 2.5" no dash and a 4" no dash.

I would like to send the gun somewhere to have it gone through, new screws installed, and refinished. Taking recommendations for that now.

 

[ultra45]

Great story. I went ahead and bought the #2 gun after I swapped the rear sights. Now I have a 2.5" no dash and a 4" no dash.

I would like to send the gun somewhere to have it gone through, new screws installed, and refinished. Taking recommendations for that now.

I'm not at home, visiting with grandkids. If I recall, not sure which, 4" or 6", serials start 43K and 18k. Are yours similar? I'll confirm in a few days upon my return. Best of Luck with them!

 

[Cirrus]

I'm not at home, visiting with grandkids. If I recall, not sure which, 4" or 6", serials start 43K and 18k. Are yours similar? I'll confirm in a few days upon my return. Best of Luck with them!

My serial number is in the first post.