s @w 66-2 5'' barrel
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Ala Dan
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This would be MY choice as a medium frame .357 revolver~! Congrat's-
*I also picked the original poster's title out as a S&W model 66 with a 2.5" barrel;
oh well~! Guess I need too chunk these $475 dollar reading glass'es, uh~?
This would be MY choice as a medium frame .357 revolver~! Congrat's-
*I also picked the original poster's title out as a S&W model 66 with a 2.5" barrel;
oh well~! Guess I need too chunk these $475 dollar reading glass'es, uh~?
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jad0110
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I love mine. The round butt with walnut magnas and Tyler-T Grip make the gun supremely easy to conceal and for me, very controllable and comfortable to shoot with .38s or .357s. I picked up my 66-1 a couple of months ago. A bit of flitz and the gun cleaned up nicely. I carry mine in a FIST #20 leather IWB holster. Very comfortable rig.
Just stay away from really hot, light weight .357 Magnum loads and keep the forcing cone clean/free from lead buildup. I'd stick to 158 grain .357s, though the reduced recoil 135 grain (I think) Speer Gold Dots are probably fine as well.
Post pics if you can!
Just stay away from really hot, light weight .357 Magnum loads and keep the forcing cone clean/free from lead buildup. I'd stick to 158 grain .357s, though the reduced recoil 135 grain (I think) Speer Gold Dots are probably fine as well.
Post pics if you can!
bannockburn
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renmag
A very nice revolver indeed; probably the best balanced, most complete .357 snubbie ever made by S&W. Enjoy.
A very nice revolver indeed; probably the best balanced, most complete .357 snubbie ever made by S&W. Enjoy.
Sam1911
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Snubbie? It's a 5" barrel...
Radagast
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The barrel length when measured from the muzzle to the face of the forcing cone should be just shy of six inches - S&W did not catalog a five inch barrel for this gun.
As Jad0110 stated, these guns should not be shot with lightweight magnum ammunition such as the 125 grain JHP. There have been cases of the forcing cone cracking as a result. The general rule of thum is to use .38 Specials in these guns with occasional use of 158 grain magnum rounds.
Constant use of magnums will send the gun out of time faster than .38 specials will. If you want to shoot a lot of .357 magnums you wll need to get a larger (and more robust) N frame Model 28, 27 or 627 or an L frame Model 686 or 586.
FWIW, I als0 consider the 66 to be S&W's best balancing magnum and a fine and accurate firearm. They aren't being made anymore, so enjoy the one you have.
As Jad0110 stated, these guns should not be shot with lightweight magnum ammunition such as the 125 grain JHP. There have been cases of the forcing cone cracking as a result. The general rule of thum is to use .38 Specials in these guns with occasional use of 158 grain magnum rounds.
Constant use of magnums will send the gun out of time faster than .38 specials will. If you want to shoot a lot of .357 magnums you wll need to get a larger (and more robust) N frame Model 28, 27 or 627 or an L frame Model 686 or 586.
FWIW, I als0 consider the 66 to be S&W's best balancing magnum and a fine and accurate firearm. They aren't being made anymore, so enjoy the one you have.
Cocked & Locked
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5 inch?
Never seen a 5" one...here is my 4" one, 66-4. Sure its not a 4" one?
Never seen a 5" one...here is my 4" one, 66-4. Sure its not a 4" one?
bannockburn
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renmag
Sorry about that; I thought it was a Model 66-2.5" barrel, not a 66-2 5" barrel. Got to get higher magnification in my reading glasses. At any rate, the same thing applies to a 5" barrel; great balance and handling on a K frame .357.
Sorry about that; I thought it was a Model 66-2.5" barrel, not a 66-2 5" barrel. Got to get higher magnification in my reading glasses. At any rate, the same thing applies to a 5" barrel; great balance and handling on a K frame .357.
Old Shooter
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remmag, is that a 66-2 5" barrel or a 66 2.5" barrel?
I have a 66-4 with the 2.5" barrel and love it, just need to find a good IWB holster for it.
I have a 66-4 with the 2.5" barrel and love it, just need to find a good IWB holster for it.
Buck Snort
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Mine sports CT Laser grips and for getting on target in a hurry with an effective round its hard to beat, except for my 4" 629 also equipped with CT Laser grips.
The Bushmaster
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jad0110...I'm more curious about the marks or stains on the primers in your photo of the cylinder. What is it?
LawofThirds
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It's a laquer that Federal uses to seal the primer pockets from any chance of moisture getting in. Federal usually uses blue on their self defense stuff, Remington Golden Sabers use a magenta-red color.
Deaf Smith
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Cocked & Locked,
Mighty nice RB 4 incher. Was the round butt factory or did you do it yourself?
And for the record, the 2.5 M19/66 is the sexiest revolver, to me, ever made.
I have a M66 early model with, 2.5 inch, pinned barrel and recessed chambers.
And maybe one day I'll find a 2.5 inch M19, nickel,to go with my 2 inch M38 Bodyguard. Would make a nice pair.
Deaf
Mighty nice RB 4 incher. Was the round butt factory or did you do it yourself?
And for the record, the 2.5 M19/66 is the sexiest revolver, to me, ever made.
I have a M66 early model with, 2.5 inch, pinned barrel and recessed chambers.
And maybe one day I'll find a 2.5 inch M19, nickel,to go with my 2 inch M38 Bodyguard. Would make a nice pair.
Deaf
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Thanks for your comments...its a factory round butt. 66-4 (no lock either.)
I agree on that! My 2.5" one is a 66-no dash and is my favorite revolver.
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