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

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I've got 3 .357s: a 28-2 Highway Patrolman, a stainless 66-2, and a deep blue Colt Mk III Trooper.

I'll never sell the 28 and I really like the K-frame 66...but I don't need three of 'em.

Anyone have any idea what a 66-2 in very good condition is going for these days; or the Colt? I might have a line on a Sig 29 Legion in 40 and was thinking of offering one of 'em for trade. (I seem to have a slight case of the Sig-ness again, I just picked up a 320.) Here's a couple of pics. (And the grips are numbered to the frame on the 66-2. No box or papers for any of them.)
 

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You may get $700-800 for either the 66-2 or the Trooper, but...

You're well past the "need" stage with three really nice, non-identical, out of production .357 revolvers, so personally I'd keep them all.

And Target stocks in this era (and very few ever) were number matched to a gun by the factory. Good luck in your decision.
 
Depending on your location, I agree on around $800 for the 66-2, which is the one I would pick to sell. There's too many P&R 66 & 66-1's around to make the 66-2 anything more than a "pre lock" S&W. IMO, at least.
 
Looks like others convinced him not to trade. You may be keeping it at this point.

66-2?
 
800-$950 for the 66-2, $750-850 for the MK III. Will ultimately depend on condition.

I have both and would not sell either one. Just buy the Sig Legion. :)
 
I'd sell the Smith and keep the Trooper. You should be able to get 700-800 for it in a straight sale. You'll probably only get $500 in trade toward a Sig, maybe less. Sell, then buy.
 
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If he bites, I'd be trading one for one with the guy who owns the Sig 229. We'll see if he wants to trade. If not I may just keep them all, but I'm not really a Colt guy, and I like having both the 28 and the smaller K-framed 66 (to shoot .38 sp out of, who can afford a lot of .357 shooting.)
 
You could sell them both and put that money towards the Sig and a 686 Mountain Gun.
 
I've had all 3. The 66 is in the night stand with a laser. The 28 is in the safe. and the pony was put out to pasture. But, that's me. The 28 and 66's cylinders both rotate the safe way. Easier not to get confused in a crunch.
 
It's hard to say really.

If one had no attachment to either gun, it would help to predict what their values would be in the future. I know I would prize the Smith more, but sometimes Colt guns can reach nutty prices when interest grows.

Some Smiths jump in value, others hardly beat out inflation. If one didn't need the money, the smart man would hang on to both.
 
Best option, keep both the 66-2 and the Trooper.

Second option, keep the one that makes you smile more broadly and feels the better in your hand.

Third option, if you're wavering on keeping the 66-2, buy it a set of stag grips with medallions and you'll never want to let it out of your sight!

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

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

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
 
diyj98 said:
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 :)
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That's when you just buy another safe. I have lots of guns I bought and lost interst in. I still have them.

quikdraw67 said:
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THIS

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