Not Quite C&R; 1975 S&W M66 snubnose

[majspud]

It took 26 years, but I finally found my carry piece as a Federal LE half a lifetime ago; a M66 no dash S&W in .357. All my guns are blued or parked (muskets excluded), but I'll make an exception here. As a Fed in the early 90's, "magnum" had become a dirty word, so we carried +P+ 115gr SJHP rounds that the Treasury used. I plan to simulate that with a box of +P 115gr Remington SJHPs.

C. 1975, "Combat Magnum" snubnose. I carried a 4" with Pachmyr grips, another exception here for carry purposes. I couldn't take it home as the FBI back ground check was down, so I have to wait until Tuesday. Very rare gun; great condition. Got it for half retail for services rendered to a LGS. I'll get Pachmyrs for use to slim the profile and make it easier on the hand.

This is compact enough to fit in my ankle holster. With an adjustable rear sight I should be able to dial it in just right.

T

 

[40 caliber]

that is really nice Tim, i had one with a 3" barrel that i let go of in a week moment

 

[samandglove1]

One of my favorite revolvers. Even with a 2.5" barrel, that all steel k-frame might be a decent burden around your ankle.

I'm surprised to see a blued rear sight on a 1970 shipped gun. The early ones I've owned and seen have usually had stainless front and rear sights. Maybe that was the case in 4" models only.

 

[majspud]

Chatting on the S&W forum; snubnose M66 came out later; 74/75...
T

 

[Mountain]

Very nice! Looks like a pocket 686. I think my 6" 686 has the same sights, or at least they look identical.

 

[majspud]

Official date 1975; second year for 2 inch.

T

 

[samandglove1]

That date makes more sense. Super nice piece.

 

[majspud]

Quick stop on the way home; 18 rounds of the +P carry ammo. First shots were the low right, then right on. Very manageable recoil. Will be smooth with the Pachmyrs. Cold, wet, drizzle and I had only a polo and fleece vest. Paced off 37 feet. Double action was silky smooth and light; better than my Colt Detective.

T

 

[majspud]

My mistake, the Remington is 125gr., 945fps and 248lb/ft. also got a box of Fiochi .357 142gr. FMJTC rated at 1420fps and 680lb/ft; ouch.

t

 

[richc]

I've got both 2.5" and 3" barrels. There's just something special about those guns.

 

[majspud]

Got the wrong Pachmyr grips in the mail today; square, not round butt. My fault !@#$.

t

 

[Palladin]

My first gun was a mod 19, 2-1/2" in nickel.
Loved it

 

[majspud]

I had 2 M19-3s, blue, 4 inch. Let the last one go in 2011. Had a 1950 pre M10 2.5", but was too bulky.

T

 

[majspud]

Pachmyrrs came today, so I tried them out with 24 rounds of the Fiochi magnum loads. Wow; it's been 7 years since I've shot magnum - I'll stay with the +P - my thumb is a bit beat up. Storm front moving in; mid 40s, overcast, very windy, 37 paces again by chance. Had trouble separating the orange target from the orange front sight; hence the stringing.

T

 

[majspud]

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