Which to Trade/Sell: 66-2 Stainless or Colt Trooper Mk III?

[Grayfox]

".but I don't need three of 'em." WRONG!
You need as many good .357 revolvers as you can buy. Keep 'em all.

If push comes to shove, sell the 66-2. It'll be much easier to replace when you realize you done messed up.

 

[SammyJoe]

Keep the 66! They are timeless and are such an attractive stainless blaster.
-Sam

 

[ken158]

Wondering if the value of a gun will keep you out of bankruptcy or make any real difference in your life. The money received will be long gone before you forget about the gun you used to have...

 

[gfors]

The Colt interests me only because I don't own one.
The Smiths, by most accounts , are more durable, and parts, when needed, more available.

 

[quikdraw67]

Keep the Smiths, sell the Colt. The Trooper is not nearly as good an action as the Smiths, nor can it be made as good. I had a Trooper and it always felt klunky compared to my S&W guns. It went away many years ago, no regrets.

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I myself have never understood the fascination with Colt revolvers. The S&W is a superior product when it comes to action and ergonomics.

The Colt may look prettier, but it will never be the equal to the Smith shooting wise.

JMHO YMMV

 

[quikdraw67]

Those old MIM troopers aren't good and no parts available when those early MIM parts break apart. 66 is a keeper and a beauty going up in value much nicer than such a Colt.

Yep. Reliability. And parts availability.

 

[Jason Demond]

I prefer the 66 for shooting, but the Colt if you're looking for collector's value.

I read a lot of people that "never sell a gun", but I assume they haven't had the pleasure of owing as many different models as someone who is willing sell guns that they've lost interest in. I've had the pleasure of owning "a considerable" amount of firearms over the years. If I'd kept everything I bought, I'd have long since run out of space in my home to keep them, if not money first

That's when you just buy another safe. I have lots of guns I bought and lost interst in. I still have them.

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I myself have never understood the fascination with Colt revolvers. The S&W is a superior product when it comes to action and ergonomics.

The Colt may look prettier, but it will never be the equal to the Smith shooting wise.

JMHO YMMV

Colts were stronger, and some had better barrels. There is a reason the Python was known for accuracy. The choke bore barrel is the reason why some put them on S&Ws.

The Smith's lock work is superior.

 

[Grayfox]

The Colt may look prettier, but it will never be the equal to the Smith shooting wise.

Actually I did a side by side comparison shoot out with my Model 19 and my Colt Trooper MK III. 25 yards bench rested. The Colt shot rings around the Model 19. Wasn't even close. I still have the Trooper, that 19 is long gone.

 

[heeter3]

Revolvers never get old.Keep them all.I regret everyone that I ever let go.

 

[Capt. F.]

Don't need three .357's? Heck I have 8 and I'm just getting warmed up!
Years ago I learned a hard lesson about selling one to buy another and got rid of some really collectible guns. I may not shoot a lot of 'em but enjoy the "ownership" now that I don't trade/sell.
Keep all three, buy the Sig and when you turn 72 you can drag out the guns you bought 50 years ago for what now seems like pennies, and think of the enjoyment ownership has giving you.
MTCW
Forrest