Okay I've been told that S&W is phasing out the 65 and 66 because the K frame isn't appropriate for the .357 magnum. Fine. I don't agree, but it's their company. Now supposedly S&W is going to introduce two new models on the L frame - the 665 and the 666. Why? As far as I can tell the 665 will have fixed sights. If that's the only difference between the 665 and the 686 then why not bring back the 681? And would someone please explain to me what the difference will between the 666 and the 686. They're both L frames, have adjustable sights and are stainless steel. I'm having a hard time seeing the difference.
I like the L frame. I own a 4" 686+ and it's a real pleasure to shoot, but I really think Smith is screwing up by getting rid of the .357 K frames. Yes I know that those models were made primarily for law enforcement, back in the day that most cops carried revolvers and needed a lighter wheel gun - in contrast to the Model 27/28. But have sales on these models dropped into the basement?
Oh well at lest there will be alot of these models on the secondary market for several years. Actually I think I may go hunting for a M13 or 65 in Jan at the local gunshow.
I like the L frame. I own a 4" 686+ and it's a real pleasure to shoot, but I really think Smith is screwing up by getting rid of the .357 K frames. Yes I know that those models were made primarily for law enforcement, back in the day that most cops carried revolvers and needed a lighter wheel gun - in contrast to the Model 27/28. But have sales on these models dropped into the basement?
Oh well at lest there will be alot of these models on the secondary market for several years. Actually I think I may go hunting for a M13 or 65 in Jan at the local gunshow.