S & W Model 66

I went to shoot today and saw a S & W model 66 in the case. I handled it and bought it on a whim.
When I got home I see it's a 66-7. Damn thing has an internal lock.
It also has what looks like a two piece barrel.
The trigger feels decent.
I paid $420 for it.
Did I screw up?
Dave N

Not too much..

$420 is a little high for a lock 66 $300-$375 is my guess.... depending on condition, but S&W 66's are getting scarce,, If you had said a 19 then yes it was a mistake.... But 66's are getting premiums in today's market with so few 357 K frames. It will be most likely harder to sell quickly if you decide to sell it but it will attract a few buyers. If it has a 2.5" barrel or no turn line you did good. My guess is if you want to turn it quickly you will take a loss but hold onto it for 5-8 years you will begin to see a very good Chance of appreciation.


Go shoot some 158 grains through it you'll feel better

Thanks. It's a 2.5" round butt. Very smooth trigger. No scratches.
Slight cylinder ring.
Lock up is good
Barrel lines up with the cylinder
Gap is good.
I just hate the frickin lock although it does'n seem to affect it.
Buying from a gun shop, it's always going to be higher than from an individual. It's just so hard to find a K frame 2.5" Smith around here.
Dave N

Ya did good

PICS

lock removal

not your model but you get the idea


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You handled it, purchased it, then didn't notice the lock until after you got home ? Were you blindfolded the whole time ?

Anyway, for a 2.5"er, lock or not, you did ok.

Next time, take off the blindfold !!

Locks on revolvers is pretty new to me. None of my S & W's have locks. On the Smith, it's behind the cylinder release. So no, I didn't notice it.
I have one Taurus that has a lock and it's in plain sight on the rear.
I took the lock out so it's a non issue now.
Dave N

She looks good...now go and shoot it !

Mice red ramp front sight & wide ranger trigger you did very well it looks nice.

Thanks.

Here's my 2.5" M66, no dash, pinned and recessed. It's been customized by Karl Sokol at Chestnut Mountain Sports. I had a M66-6 and the lock engaged while firing. I'll never own another centerfire S&W with the lock. After the lock gets someone killed, if S&W survives the lawsuit that follows and discontinue the lock, then I'll start buying new S&W revolvers again.

Yes, the lock can be removed, but I shouldn't have to remove something from a defensive firearm that could end up getting me killed. Until S&W gets their heads out of their asses, I'll keep buying older S&W's or new Rugers.

An Oldie: S&W 66-2, smoothest trigger job I've ever had. A classic and piece of art in my mind.

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