S&W Model 66-2 Snub

[Dave Markowitz]

I took a mental health day from work today and went to my club to run some .38s through my Model 28-2, 10-8, and Colt Detective Special. It's a few miles from a gun shop that I've spent a lot of money in the past and a little voice inside my head said I should stop there on the way home. I found the voice impossible to ignore and upon entering, I saw a very nice looking S&W Model 66-2 with the 2.5" barrel.

It came home with me.

As purchased it wore a rubber Hogue Monogrip. Those don't fit my hands at all, but I had this set of Thai Magnas and an old FIE grip adapter in my stash.





It was super clean inside. These two pics are before I cleaned anything.





From what I could tell it's hardly been shot since leaving Springfield in the early/mid-80s. I'm pretty sure it was shot with .38s due to crud rings inside each charge hole, but a Brownell's chamber brush took care of them.

And the best part? I paid $720 out the door for it.

If I can sneak out to the range again on Sunday I'll be able to provide a range report.

 

[barnett]

I’m sure you will love it. I have one and it is a great shooter!
Well bought.

 

[sgt127]

The quintessential off duty cop gun from the 70’s-90’s. Really a nice gun you found.

Go on EBay and find a nice vintage Bianchi thumb snap belt holster and, rock on.

This one looks right:

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I had a 2 1/2” 19. But never really carried it as I have military grade weaponized sweat.

In its place, I have a 2 3/4” Ruger Speed Six. Fixed sights, but, it scratches the itch.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

The quintessential off duty cop gun from the 70’s-90’s. Really a nice gun you found.

Go on EBay and find a nice vintage Bianchi thumb snap belt holster and, rock on.

This one looks right:

Vintage Bianchi 5BHL Brown Leather Holster for .38/.357 S&W Revolvers Right | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Bianchi 5BHL Brown Leather Holster for .38/.357 S&W Revolvers Right at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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I had a 2 1/2” 19. But never really carried it as I have military grade weaponized sweat.

In its place, I have a 2 3/4” Ruger Speed Six. Fixed sights, but, it scratches the itch.

I'd have to find a lefty holster as I am a southpaw.

I also have a 2.75" Speed Six. It's a bit of a tank compared with an K-Frame.

 

[sgt127]

I'd have to find a lefty holster as I am a southpaw.

I also have a 2.75" Speed Six. It's a bit of a tank compared with an K-Frame.

Too funny. I skipped over several left handers!!

A dear friend of mine claims I’m really good at spending other people’s money…she may be right.

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This vintage Bianchi 5BH left-handed holster is designed for Smith & Wesson revolvers, specifically the .357 caliber "K" frame models such as the Model 19 and Model 66 with a 2.5" barrel. Made of brown leather with a basket weave pattern, this level 1 field/hunting holster features a thumb break...

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[bangswitch]

Makes a nice concealed carry. I have a M66-1 just like that and it goes where I go.

 

[shoebox1.1]

Look like my 19-3’s close siblings!

 

[Mark_Mark]

I took a mental health day from work today and went to my club to run some .38s through my Model 28-2, 10-8, and Colt Detective Special. It's a few miles from a gun shop that I've spent a lot of money in the past and a little voice inside my head said I should stop there on the way home. I found the voice impossible to ignore and upon entering, I saw a very nice looking S&W Model 66-2 with the 2.5" barrel.

It came home with me.

As purchased it wore a rubber Hogue Monogrip. Those don't fit my hands at all, but I had this set of Thai Magnas and an old FIE grip adapter in my stash.

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It was super clean inside. These two pics are before I cleaned anything.

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From what I could tell it's hardly been shot since leaving Springfield in the early/mid-80s. I'm pretty sure it was shot with .38s due to crud rings inside each charge hole, but a Brownell's chamber brush took care of them.

And the best part? I paid $720 out the door for it.

If I can sneak out to the range again on Sunday I'll be able to provide a range report.

Got one coming in soon to! paid way too much, but you win some you lose some

 

[Old Dog]

In my overly opinionated opinion, the Model 66 in snubby trim is the best ever K-frame concealed carry revolver... beating out even the awesomeness that is the 3" Model 13.

Great score, Dave, and a much better price than we'd see up here in the PNW (right, Mark?).

And who could ever forget Clint Eastwood using this revolver in the classic 1977 flick The Gauntlet?

 

[Armored farmer]

That could possibly be the finest revolver ever made.....thank God I have one too.

 

[stonebuster]

After these Model 66 snub photos, I'm starting rethink my self imposed gun buying moratorium. Maybe I should cut back gradually instead of going "cold turkey."

 

[lightman]

Nice Score!
I really like mine.

 

[Bill B.]

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And the best part? I paid $720 out the door for it.

Sure area of country has a lot to do with it but I saw a local dealer pay $1000 for the same. Planned on marking it for $1500. Good purchase!

 

[Armored farmer]

Here's another thing about those 66s.



They're shooters!

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Sure area of country has a lot to do with it but I saw a local dealer pay $1000 for the same. Planned on narking it for $1500. Good purchase!

Any similar 66 I've seen on Gunbroker has been North of $1000, so I pretty much knew I was buying it when I saw the $675 price tag. (PA's 6% sales tax and the background check fee brought it up to $720 OTD.)

 

[chicharrones]

Any similar 66 I've seen on Gunbroker has been North of $1000, so I pretty much knew I was buying it when I saw the $675 price tag. (PA's 6% sales tax and the background check fee brought it up to $720 OTD.)

$1100 to $1200 in my part of the world. Great find, @Dave Markowitz .

 

[shoebox1.1]

Here's another thing about those 66s.


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They're shooters!

Bananas?

 

[chicharrones]

After these Model 66 snub photos, I'm starting rethink my self imposed gun buying moratorium. Maybe I should cut back gradually instead of going "cold turkey."

Don't let anyone here influence you.

 

[Armored farmer]

Don't let anyone here influence you.

Yea....its just a gun.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Yea....its just a gun.
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Mushroom hunting! little butter is all that needs

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Mushroom hunting! little butter is all that needs

I can't do fungus anymore since "The Last of Us."

Great score, Dave.

 

[stonebuster]

Yea....its just a gun.
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You guys are killin' me.

 

[Mark_Mark]

You guys are killin' me.

did you look up that fungus that turns your into a Zombie . @NIGHTLORD40K was not kidding, no more shroons for me!

 

[jdavis123]

I bought this one many years ago but, only seldom shoot it.