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Offline Tommyt

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I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« on: July 08, 2009, 06:04:59 AM »
 I just gave $200 for a Model 66-3  now I can't find anything on these, ::) I figured nowadays most any half decent named gun should be worth a Deuce ,am I wrong ? He's a good friend and said he needed 200 so without looking I helped him out and myself too a new gun ? I believe it to be a "K" frame which I now see aren't very strong and where replaced with the "L" so can anyone tell me if I just helped him more than myself,or is it a fair $$ for both of us
 I can not find a Price any where on the net,  I more than likely will just keep it as a Glove box gun for my wifes car
Trigger is very smooth
ANY Body want to talk to me about this thing  ;D
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2009, 06:33:01 AM »
100% - $390.00, 95% $230.00
add 11 bucks for 2.5 bbl.
from 26 ed of Blue Book of gun val. 2 year old book so should be worth more
nice buy sounds like
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2009, 07:06:41 AM »
I'd say an excellent buy judging from the prices I've seen!  One in decent shape should go for $300-350 and still be a fair buy.

They're not a weak gun.  If fed a steady diet of full-house .357 magnums they will eventually "loosen up", but if used with .38's or .38+P's and occasional .357's it will last a LONG time.

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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2009, 08:01:28 AM »
All your gun is, is a Model 19 Combat Magnum in stainless steel. It was, and IS, one of the finest Police "duty weapons" ever created in a revolver. It was the brain child of Border Agent Bill Jordan, whom persuaded Smith and Wesson into the endeavor.
It was, and IS, my all time favorite defense weapon when loaded with 125 grain jacketed hollow points in 357 magnum. I have owned a total of about 8 of these, and have fired thousands of rounds thru two in particular giving shooting demos including aerial targets. This gun in a four inch is a natural pointer, and due to its shape came out of the holster QUICK.
Ask anyone whom knows anything about Bill Jordan. Weak? Yea, Right! ANY revolver in this type of configuration will eventually go out of time if given a steady diet of full house defense ammo, but it will take hundreds of rounds. I once shot two out of time giving demos shooting very lightly loaded 38s. I put new cylinder hands in both and continued shooting them until I wore the cylinder stops out. Refitted them, and sold them. I would give almost anything if I had, had the good sense to keep them all. They are a Police Classic. My preference was the 19 over the stainless 66.
It is a K frame revolver, but unless your a marathon shooter like I was when I was instructing, it will last you a lifetime under normal shooting, even if you shoot a lot.
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2009, 08:31:25 AM »
 I would help you out and take it off your hands for the $200  :D

Ya got a real good deal, enjoy it, shoot it, and pass it along to your kids!

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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2009, 09:11:19 AM »
Jal5 ya beat me to it. If he wants his money back I would gladly do that.
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2009, 09:30:37 AM »
I had a 2.5-inch M66 for duty.  I installed a set of Pachmayr Compac Grips to take the sting out of 125-grain .357 loads.  This was in addition to a 4-inch Model 19.  I did not expect great accuracy out of the short M66 but it surprised me.  I took it out to an area over populated with ground squirrels.  A lot of one shot kills from 25 to 60-yards. 

The sights were rough on the liners of my sport coats, so I purchased a 3-inche Model 13 solved the problem, plus it was an excuse to buy one
 http://www.pachmayr.com/compac-grips.php

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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2009, 10:27:10 AM »
As Dee said it's basically a stainless M19. They are my personal favorite of all .357s I have two a 4" and a 6". Dunno about prices elsewhere but around here they are hard to find and quite expensive. I paid $450 for my 6" with a nice leather holster and while I knew I was paying too danged much it was the first one I'd seen in years for sale so I didn't hesitate to pay it. I got the 4" a bit cheaper but still far more than you have in yours. I'd say you stole it.


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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2009, 04:33:35 PM »
I'm Feeling good fellas its been a long time since this blind squirrel found a nut
and a worthy one at that !
 I can't tell you all how good I feel
I liked the looks & feel of it so much I took it to work with me tonight, so I could just look it over
 I just felt like it was growing on me ! Strange but it just felt real good I've only had it since last night
Then I came home to read the GBO  views and now I'm thrilled even more
I also got a nice black Paddle like holster with it
 I just may go and run a few through it tomorrow, if not this weekend
May be my new hunt club side arm
Thanks for all the good and nice info

Thrilled
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Pic'c of the deal soon

Sorry no sale or trades  ;D

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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2009, 04:48:17 PM »
Barrel length?  ???


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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2009, 03:36:38 AM »
Oops sorry It has a 4 inch barrel

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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2009, 04:14:20 AM »
Best length barrel there is in that Smith as far as I'm concerned.
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2009, 05:20:35 AM »
 I have the twin to that one, and it is one that I will never part with.  It eats far more 38 special than 357, and I expect it will outlast me and maybe even my kids.
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2009, 05:36:35 AM »
Mine is the 66-2 in 6in. barrel. The gun is far more accurate than I am!
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2009, 06:48:59 AM »








Heres my New affliction
Is this a Trade mark of Smith & Wesson the little bird Beak on the Hammer

I Never made it to the range,now looking at the weekend
I also need to see If I still have dies for 38/357
I got a feeling I'll be cranking up the Ole Blue Press

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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #15 on: July 09, 2009, 06:58:06 AM »
Its the way they made them for years , then they tried to up grade in strength and went to a frame mounted fireing pin to protect the shooter in case of a pierced or blown primer .
nice gun !
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #16 on: July 09, 2009, 03:32:49 PM »
All your gun is, is a Model 19 Combat Magnum in stainless steel. It was, and IS, one of the finest Police "duty weapons" ever created in a revolver. It was the brain child of Border Agent Bill Jordan, whom persuaded Smith and Wesson into the endeavor.
It was, and IS, my all time favorite defense weapon when loaded with 125 grain jacketed hollow points in 357 magnum. I have owned a total of about 8 of these, and have fired thousands of rounds thru two in particular giving shooting demos including aerial targets. This gun in a four inch is a natural pointer, and due to its shape came out of the holster QUICK.
Ask anyone whom knows anything about Bill Jordan. Weak? Yea, Right! ANY revolver in this type of configuration will eventually go out of time if given a steady diet of full house defense ammo, but it will take hundreds of rounds. I once shot two out of time giving demos shooting very lightly loaded 38s. I put new cylinder hands in both and continued shooting them until I wore the cylinder stops out. Refitted them, and sold them. I would give almost anything if I had, had the good sense to keep them all. They are a Police Classic. My preference was the 19 over the stainless 66.
It is a K frame revolver, but unless your a marathon shooter like I was when I was instructing, it will last you a lifetime under normal shooting, even if you shoot a lot.
  +1 on what Dee said. My nickle Model 19 is the pride of my shooters.Everything he said is true! I carried mine on duty for years and would do again if it were allowed.










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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #17 on: July 10, 2009, 04:34:10 PM »
Thanks for all the Nice words on these type
After a 100 or so rounds I'll be back with MHO
I believe I have a box maybe 2 of 357 If so then I'll shoot them and start looking for Brass and lead
Hate to buy full loads with the prices lately,may have to load first
Thanks again
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #18 on: July 17, 2009, 12:32:39 AM »

 I can't think of a more relaxing way to spend an afernoon that shooting up a couple hundred rounds of .38's in a S&W K frame.

  Starting price on those at a show would be around $275 on up.

 Just a hint though, take some yellow model airplane enamel and paint the whole ramp on that front sight that faces you. I see that it has the red insert int he front sight. I my experience those have always given me trouble. sometimes I end up sighting on the outline of the front sight ( the way you should) and sometimes I sight on the red portion of the ramp. It just confuses my feeble little brain.
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #19 on: July 19, 2009, 04:00:01 AM »
Rusty
 Thanks for the tip ,with the Prices of  ammo I'm waiting on the range
I have a Dillon 550 that I never set up its was missing some items so when I get it up and running
I'll be shooting the 3 I have got a 40  ,45 ,and the 38 and hopefully this Dillon will pay it way
Never used a Progressive ,the Learning curve on an OLD Dog  ::)
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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2009, 03:50:29 PM »
I carried one for twenty years, on duty every day.  The Model 66 is a great pistol.

Mine's retired now, gets carried in the woods when we hunt.  The kids will argue over it when I'm gone.

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Re: I own a Mod 66-3 can you help me out
« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2009, 03:40:10 AM »
Nice piece - mine has lasted for years w/out any problems. Remember you can buy a box or two of 38 's to begin to get a feel for it - the commercial 357 loads will take a bit of practice to get used to unless you shoot alot of hipower pistol. Find a good set of grips as this will help your shooting this pistol. Great deal.