S&W Model 66

Joined
Jun 20, 2011
Messages
1,298
Location
SE Ohio
My Wife got me an early Birthday present. S&W model 66. I was originally wanting a model 19 classic. But it was hard to pass up the $200 LE discount on this one so. I haven’t had a wheel gun in years, this is the start of expanding my collection with a few of them.
354E04A8-44C9-4337-909C-75471606AE7A.jpeg
 
I have one I bought in 86, next to my Mdl 17 and Mdl 10 its my favorite wheel gun. No matter what anyone says S&W made a much nicer factory revolver than Colt. Now you need to find a nice Mdl 10 or 15 to go with it. Although I like the adjustable sights on the 15 nothing beats the lines and look of a 4" Mdl 10.
 
I have one I bought in 86, next to my Mdl 17 and Mdl 10 its my favorite wheel gun. No matter what anyone says S&W made a much nicer factory revolver than Colt. Now you need to find a nice Mdl 10 or 15 to go with it. Although I like the adjustable sights on the 15 nothing beats the lines and look of a 4" Mdl 10.
I had an old Model 10 and had a brain freeze moment and sold it about 10 years ago. I regretted it every since. But you’re right, I need to get another to go with this one. Might even get a small J frame too. But I agree, though Colt makes a nice gun they’ve always trailed behind the Smiths.

I also considered a 686, but there’s just something about the L frame that just didn’t make it feel as balanced as this one.
 
Speaking of K-Frames…

I was just telling the wife that I’d like to get a Model 617.

Anybody have one?

I’d like one in 6” barrel.
381E9FE4-8A61-4CCC-9D6A-E3C3C583A2AD.jpeg
 
Speaking of K-Frames…

I was just telling the wife that I’d like to get a Model 617.

Anybody have one?

I’d like one in 6” barrel.
View attachment 134668
That very one. Love it but it’s heavy. That full lug is unnecessary IMO. And, IMO if a full lug is the desired thing, the 4” balances and feels better.

I’d look for an old 17/18. The blueing is awesome.

From the 50s or so…

1188A25F-753F-42E3-8556-9FE5B37C0809.jpeg
 
Speaking of K-Frames…

I was just telling the wife that I’d like to get a Model 617.

Anybody have one?

I’d like one in 6” barrel.
View attachment 134668
Had one years ago....one of the first 10 shot cylinders to be released

As with it...all my S&W wheel guns are gone....629's...27's...63's...29's........):

SA autos have moved in.....XD-M Elite in 10mm prob my fav now
 
I have one I bought in 86, next to my Mdl 17 and Mdl 10 its my favorite wheel gun. No matter what anyone says S&W made a much nicer factory revolver than Colt. Now you need to find a nice Mdl 10 or 15 to go with it. Although I like the adjustable sights on the 15 nothing beats the lines and look of a 4" Mdl 10.
I believe the Model 18 is also lovely to look at. Agree with you about the Model 10. Hope I can find someone in the family to get mine, but so far not one family member shows interest.
 
Back
Top