My new Combat Magnum 66-1.

[Srigs]

I have always wanted a Model 19 2.5" K-frame. So, at last weekend's St Paul gun show, I asked about a Model 19 4" and said, "To bad you don't have one in 2.5!" He said, "I don't and I do... I don't have a Model 19 but do have a Model 66!"

Did I mention that I love stainless steel! So, he gave me a good deal and it came home with me. I had to take some pics of the gun and the new holsters I made for it this week.

It is a 1980 vintage 66-1 and in great shape.

Even my wife wants to shoot it! :shock: 8)









Here is a couple of holster pics...

The Slide


Double Clip with "J" clips

 

[Old Dog]

Great find! I'm totally envious; I've been seeking a 66 snubbie for so long ... Congratulations!

 

[Walkalong]

That is really nice!

 

[The Bushmaster]

Recessed and pinned. Good find. I have the Mod 19-5 in 2 1/2" nickel and love it.

 

[71Commander]

Nice gun. I love the snubbie K frames.

I have a 2-1/2" 66 no dash.

 

[don95sml]

Good choice - the 66-1 is the best of this model IMHO. Mine has a 4" barrel, but I love the trigger action and accuracy.

 

[dfariswheel]

Looks like someone has been polishing it.

These are one of the finest CCW revolvers ever made.

 

[71Commander]

Good choice - the 66-1 is the best of this model IMHO

While the -1's are nice, they aren't as nice as the no dashes. Most of the no dashes had stainless steel sights as well. This makes them a rarity.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Good find Srigs! You're gonna love it. 2.5" K frames usually shoot very accurately.

Here's a pic of my 66-no dash. This is the one before the gas ring was moved to the cylinder...some of these have a tendacy to crud up and lock the cylinder supposedly but mine has never had that problem

Your -1 model solved that concern. Mine has a S&W factory installed smooth wide trigger (got the old one in the box).

I haven't seen you on the S&W Forum much lately.

 

[MM]

I just gotta say the m-66 2.5" is a great looking revolver. It has a very purpose-built look that talks to me and says "I'm on a MISSION"!
Nasty-Beautiful...
MM

 

[dfariswheel]

Gun expert/writer Leroy Thompson said it best:

"The S&W Model 66 with the 2 1/2" barrel has a particularly bellicose appearance".

 

[Srigs]

I know I will like this revolver

Cocked and Locked, I have been darn busy but you will see me more often at S&W forum.

 

[bodman]

That is a gorgeous revolver. I'm Jealous

 

[Moonclip]

No, snub .45's and .44's have the really bellicose apperance! I generally dislike K frame magnums with the exception of snub ones and stailess makes it even better!

Sjow us a pic of the cylinder unloaded so we can enjoy the look of the recessed cylinder!