Early Smith & Wesson Model 66 Differences

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  • I have been receiving some questions to explain what are the difference between early S&W Model 66, 66-1 and 66-2. This video shows what those differences are. I hope it helps.
    Thanks for watching.

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  • @CarlsoSpiceyWeiner69
    @CarlsoSpiceyWeiner69 4 роки тому +21

    My father carried a 4" 66-1 as his duty revolver for his entire law enforcement career. It has always been ubiquitous, sleek, and authoritative to me because of that. I have a special love for all K frames.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому +3

      ...And rightfully so. The K-Frames are perfect-sized revolvers for carrying and shooting. My favorites a L-frame 686's, but not by much...

  • @RickyJr46
    @RickyJr46 5 місяців тому +2

    Just saw a super cherry 4-inch 66-2 with target trigger and hammer and combat grips. It's a thing of beauty!

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  5 місяців тому +1

      Wow. You should have bought that one.

  • @keithplemmons5615
    @keithplemmons5615 9 місяців тому +7

    This video is very well done. It is clear, concise and without any unrelated verbage...and no music. Good job! I learned some things about my 66-2 that I had never noticed.

  • @NashvilleTuneStream
    @NashvilleTuneStream 4 місяці тому +1

    No dash. 4” P and R and absolutely pristine.
    They’re all pristine but I do love a 4” 357 p&r in particular.
    Beautiful trio.

  • @worthweant6993
    @worthweant6993 Рік тому +2

    Thank you, so much for the info.
    I can tell you've rally done your ressearch, I was a gunners mate, for 9yrs, us Navy, and they sent me to, S&W, for the Revolver armours course! 2wks, 80 hrs. 1992, we we're tought, how to build up a mod. 10. Every person at the time, that worked for S&W, had to go through the same course, before they were put on the line.
    And it probably took them 6 months to a year to really master the trade,
    Every gun peace had to be hand fitted by a gunsmith,
    Anyway, I stopped buy my local pawn shop, last week, and I saw it, had to have it, Mod 66-1,
    It's a work of art, and craftman ship,
    They can't make guns like that today,
    Because the cost would be to high,
    And they don't make most of their money on relvolvers, and I'm sure that most of the wonderful artisans ,
    Gunsmiths, that used to hand fitted them in the day, have retired!
    Even me, after going to S&W, course,
    30yrs, ago, had to watch a wonderful
    Video, by , Gunblue490. On the proper way to disassemble , and clean a S&W, relvover, before I would even touch it!
    It's a Swiss, clock! And you will never
    Find any thing time it today!
    Love your channel!

  • @sportosp-0158
    @sportosp-0158 3 роки тому +10

    I sit here with a -1 in hand. Grateful that you posted this video for further info on these beautiful pieces. Thank you!

  • @darrylnelson6264
    @darrylnelson6264 6 місяців тому +3

    I love your videos. You give straight facts with no opinion.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Sir. I try.

  • @davidhamlin1409
    @davidhamlin1409 Рік тому +2

    Great Job! Thank you.

  • @claytonbigsby2192
    @claytonbigsby2192 3 роки тому +6

    This brother knows his S&W revolvers. Great information. I only own 2 revolvers. So glad that I purchased the 6-inch, 686 Plus. I also own a Ruger SP101 3 inch barrel.

  • @launch4
    @launch4 3 роки тому +8

    Love these classic Smith Wesson 357 Magnums, like a mini version of the 44. That 66-1 with the long barrel is gorgeous.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому +1

      I think that's one reason I like the 66 so much. It looks just like smaller versions of early Model 629's.

    • @wehrewulf
      @wehrewulf Рік тому

      Uhhh the .357 has been around longer than the .44 mag.

    • @launch4
      @launch4 Рік тому +1

      @@wehrewulf Yeah, but the model 66 still shares the same gorgeous lines as the model 29, only miniature, hence it looks like a miniature 44.

  • @nofantasyman
    @nofantasyman Рік тому +4

    Much more clear than other explanations I've found. I always like videos that are short and keep to the relevant info. Great job.

  • @davidmika7677
    @davidmika7677 10 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for making great entertaining and informative videos, I'm a fairly new Smith and Wesson enthusiasts and these are helping me in deciding on witch 357 to go for.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. No can't go wrong with whichever you choose. They're all good.

  • @hoffa54
    @hoffa54 4 роки тому +8

    Nicely done video. I was aware of the pinned barrel and recessed cylinder, of the 66 and dash 1, but was unaware of the difference in the gas ring. Thanks, keep up the good work.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому

      Thank you Mr. Hofmann.

  • @yankrowan272
    @yankrowan272 5 місяців тому +1

    Terrific explanation, well done, with a great authoritative accent!!
    Thank you!!

  • @davidmacnab5213
    @davidmacnab5213 2 роки тому +3

    Very interesting and informative. A real pleasure listening to someone who knows what he's talking about!

  • @CapnMic
    @CapnMic 5 місяців тому +1

    one of my all time favorites ..

  • @walters6628
    @walters6628 4 роки тому +6

    Very nice video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

  • @MrMuppetbaby
    @MrMuppetbaby Рік тому +1

    You are an amazing resource Big. Thank you for taking the time to school us and showing more of your incredible is the only word for it, collection. I want one! Best Bass T Bone (Tod) :)

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  Рік тому

      Thank you T Bass Bone. You should go ahead and get one. Life is too short not to. Word of caution though; I only had one at one time. LOL...

  • @bryanmartin2271
    @bryanmartin2271 Рік тому

    Glad to see this video because when I watch your teachings I pay close attention and sometimes go back and watch em again to absorb all the information on S&W revolver s because be you know what you're talking about its very informative and well said many thanks 😊 👍

  • @craigslistrro709
    @craigslistrro709 4 роки тому +7

    I own the 66 no dash. I'm very pleased with it...

  • @bigredc222
    @bigredc222 2 роки тому +2

    You're like an encyclopedia.
    Thank you.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      encyclopedia...! Man your have to be over 50 to know what those are. LOL. Thanks for the kind words Sir...

  • @rayb9053
    @rayb9053 4 місяці тому +1

    Very informative! Your revolvers are absolutely gorgeous, and I can tell they have been lovingly cared for...

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 місяці тому

      Thank you and yes they have been.

  • @offshorequest
    @offshorequest 4 роки тому +9

    Good video. Factual as usual. Thanks Big Swoll58 !

  • @LEXxTALIONS7913
    @LEXxTALIONS7913 3 роки тому +1

    Another awesome video. I really like to see all your guns live and talk to you about the same love I have about Smith and Wesson revolvers.👍

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому

      Thank you LEXx... That would be cool.

  • @qz2026
    @qz2026 4 місяці тому

    Three totally sweet and pristine revolvers. Wow. I just acquired a 66-2, 1986 with AUB prefix. Not as nice as the one above but still pretty spectacular. I mean who wouldn't love a stainless Model 19?

  • @kenycharles8600
    @kenycharles8600 5 днів тому

    Thank you for your detailed presentation.

  • @2APerformanceEducation
    @2APerformanceEducation 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your presentation. Very helpful and Professional.

  • @edgoodwin4135
    @edgoodwin4135 Рік тому +1

    Awesome collection, thanks for the education.

  • @JamesThomas-gg6il
    @JamesThomas-gg6il Рік тому +1

    Very well explained, and it really seems like you are very versed in the smithandwessonian dialect.

  • @mammothammo7357
    @mammothammo7357 6 місяців тому +1

    Very well done video sir. Very informative.

  • @shockwave6416
    @shockwave6416 2 роки тому +1

    This dude is my role model! Damn this dude is knowledgable. 👍👍

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +1

      WOW... Thank you Shockwave.

    • @shockwave6416
      @shockwave6416 2 роки тому

      @@mr2275cur oh you know anytime. Dang dude you got an eye for some sweet pieces! 👍

  • @gking1961
    @gking1961 4 роки тому +3

    Great video, I'm glad I found your channel. I own a 66-2 and hoping to own a 66 no dash some day.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you Mr King. Go ahead and get it today. Life is short...

    • @frederickking1660
      @frederickking1660 7 місяців тому

      I just put money down on a no dash. Stainless sights. 750.00 4" but comes with another 6" barrel.

  • @carlosdanger1843
    @carlosdanger1843 2 роки тому +1

    Simply beautiful! I also have a 66 No dash that was a police issue.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      Thank you. Is yours's an early all stainless "no dash' ?

  • @07roadking43
    @07roadking43 4 роки тому +1

    Great video i bought the 66 no dash off a ole gentlemen i used to work with all original plus 2 sets of grips for 100 bucks about 15 yrs ago beautiful gun !! Thank you for the information on this !!!

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому +2

      You're welcome. And you still should thank that "ole gentleman" everyday for that deal.

    • @07roadking43
      @07roadking43 4 роки тому +1

      Big Swoll58 after going to the safe and checking the numbers my gun is a 66-1 my apologies sir still a beautiful gun , and that ole feller just retired i also noticced it has the combat trigger and hammer I believe thats what they call them ? Again thanks for the info and stay safe !!!!!

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому

      @@07roadking43 Your welcome and that's still a great deal...

  • @sman222222
    @sman222222 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. Thanks Swoll.👍

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому

      Thank you sman222222...

  • @erictalkington5674
    @erictalkington5674 4 роки тому +3

    Nice idea for a video man. There are so many subtle changes made along the way. I learned a lot of them for different models and what certain dash numbers are for certain models. The fact that they didn't add a new dash when they stopped pinning and recessing cylinders makes things confusing too. All the odd overlaps for each different model. I saw a pair of Smiths, both square but Mod 10 snubs, one nickel and one blued. They have the logo under the latch release, but it was still pinned. Both were I mean. The side plates were bare. There are some really cool things in the SCSW. I'm glad I got it. Colts variations over time don't have much to differentiate between them. 1st, 2nd or 3rd issue, and even those are debatable. I love Colts, but I'm definitely a Smith fan more. I saw a snub 66 for sale that was not pinned, the logo was under the latch release, but it had a recessed cylinder. The snub Mod 15 is one of my all time favorite guns ever made. I have a blued one and a nickel one. I wish so bad that they had made a snub nose Mod 67. Polished with the factory magna grips. Man, that would be incredible. Nice collection man. I got videos on mine if you ever want to check them out. Thanks for sharing.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому

      I definitely will. I like all of your videos. That's another thing that is so cool about these early S&W's. You find those rare "oddities" that were made during transition periods that makes one just different enough from the others, that it's a conversation piece worth owning. Ruger has a few of those, but there not as cool as the S&W's. You just have to be careful and not get what I call "an adulterated gun". BTW, I've seen the Mod 10 and 15 vids, and they are AWESOME...

  • @jmichna1
    @jmichna1 2 роки тому +2

    Your video pushed me over the edge... I hope you're happy, 'cause I know I am! Just yesterday I picked up a gorgeous 6" Model 66-1, original box, with corrosion-inhibiting paper, tool/cleaning kit (still in plastic bag) and all paper flyers/owner's manual... This beauty joins a few other S&W revolvers I have, a Model 19-5, a 686-6, a 657 and a 29-10 ("Dirty Harry" classic 6.5" barrel).

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +1

      HAHAHA...! I can tell you're sincere. Congrats on your new find and buy. That is awesome. My 66-1 has the best trigger of all my revolvers.

    • @jmichna1
      @jmichna1 2 роки тому +1

      @@mr2275cur I have family coming in for a visit this holiday weekend, and we're planning a couple range days if the weather holds... one of those days will be revolver day! I have this "new to me" 66-1 (mfg 1980) plus a recently acquired Colt Trooper (mfg 1963), and some recent manufacture snubbies (A Ruger LCR, a Taurus 605, and a Kimber K6s) that all need a good try out! Really looking forward to it!
      ETA: Oh yeah, that 66-1 trigger is AMAZING! In single action, seems like all I need to do is breathe on it! And double action is as smooth as silk.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +1

      @@jmichna1 SOunds like you have a great day planned. Wish I was t here with a few of mine too. I hope it's safe and fun for all.
      My 66-1 trigger is the best of all my revolvers. It's DA is very similar in feel like early Colt Pythons. The SA is light, but not dangerously light. I'm not sure how it got that way, but I'm damn glad it is. The gun looked practically unfired, so I don't think it was shot much. I'm wondering if it was a custom factory trigger job.

  • @rustynail246
    @rustynail246 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the informative video.

  • @schutendohkji548
    @schutendohkji548 Рік тому +1

    Excellent illustration n narration of the dash diffs w excellent focus.
    No-Dash. Obviously, ur No-Dash guns weren't fired. No cylinder side vertical latch marks or buggered the screws at all.
    No powder burn marks at cylinder front face. Phew!!! Jewel Pretty Pristine!
    Dash-1. At 2:55 front cyl face has a faint burnt pwdr ring remnant but don't c around other holes in the paused video
    photo. So maybe u just shot one cartridge in this pistol?
    Dash-2. At 4:02 betwn the bottom cyl hole and nxt one up seems to have a slight burn mark but maybe that isn't a pwdr
    burn mark. Other holes in the paused video r clean.
    All three revolvers have exceptionally smooth shiny grips. Beautiful!!! I dink u've done a great job varnishing these, beyond
    the factory job.
    All of ur three revolvers r again, Pristine Jewels. Thx u 4 ur great presentation. It's un4-2-8 that makers keep on cutting
    the quality by cutting the mat'l quality and on top of that, cutting the production steps, such as removing the bbl pin, stop
    recessing the cyl rear cartridge rims, then instead of using milling machine to cut the frames, now they started to use MIM.
    I don't know how strong the metal mat'l is by this MIM process and whether they need to add more meat to compensate or
    not or even tempering the metal is possible and if it is, i bet they cut that production step too ... But at least, the revolvers r
    still nut made of lady's TopperWear plastic. I don't c why not. Only the bbl and the cyl must b steel. The frame can b so?
    If u remember the revolvers made during the Civil Wr, they didn't have the top frame strap. Same goes to some Brit's WWI
    or even WWII revolvers. But after more powerful powder was introduced (such as the .357 and up), the top strap was need-
    ed. Maybe S&W can bring back the pins at the strip bridge to attach the bbl to the plastic frame? Shall we encourage such
    move to cut the overall production cost??? We can then drive up the price of even the trashy worn out revolvers of old ...
    Sorry for too much analysis and projections thereafter. Maybe the Hillary Hole b removed to cut the production cost at S&W?
    Other revolver makers don't have it. Dat'll b a great S&W move.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, and never too much analysis. I shoot all of my guns. I just clean them up as well as possible afterwards before long-term storage.

    • @schutendohkji548
      @schutendohkji548 Рік тому +1

      @@mr2275cur IC, Cheers!

  • @denischristopherson285
    @denischristopherson285 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Informative and helpful

  • @peteb4863
    @peteb4863 Рік тому +3

    The gas ring on the 1970~'73 Model 66 with stainless steel rear sights was actually on the cylinder, just like the early Model 19-3 and all earlier K-frames. Around 1974~75, S&W moved the gas ring to the yoke. By then they had also replaced the stainless steel rear sight which could be hard to see outdoors in flat light. The Model 66 no-dash in the video was probably made around 1975 (9K s/n prefix), and has a yoke mounted gas ring.
    Moving the gas ring to the yoke did not turn out to be the right solution and by 1977, the gas ring was moved back to the cylinder, albeit with a slightly different design and a new assembly method (courtesy of Dick Baker, the chief designer of the later L-frame and the 686)
    As a result, the first ~3-4 years of Model 66 production still has the original gas ring, like all older K-frames, on the cylinder. This includes almost all of the guns with the stainless steel rear sight. I say almost, because I believe that S&W shipped some guns with the SS sights well after production switched to the blued sight (S&W had a reputation of never throwing anything away). Starting with Model 66-1, the gas ring was back on the cylinder.
    By this time, S&W also started to notice the cracked forcing cones and frames, but hat is another story, :)

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  Рік тому +1

      Thank you man. This is good info.

  • @josephdawson8082
    @josephdawson8082 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you sir, happy to give you your 1k like for this very informative video. Cheers

  • @deplorablepatriot1214
    @deplorablepatriot1214 4 роки тому +5

    Good video. Thanks.

  • @johnkizziah108
    @johnkizziah108 2 роки тому

    You have some nice shooters my friend nice collection

  • @lownr
    @lownr 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video…. Thank you..!

  • @Bowdoins
    @Bowdoins 2 роки тому +2

    Great 👍 video I am thinking you polished those up quite nicely

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you; and I did...

  • @mag318
    @mag318 3 роки тому +1

    Nice report on the variations between the dashes. I was looking at a 66-2 this afternoon with the 3 Ts., You seldom see a 66 with the target trigger and hammer.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому

      Thanks . did you buy it; or were you just window shopping?

  • @heavydutyreviews1303
    @heavydutyreviews1303 4 роки тому +1

    I'll say it again great video and beautiful model 66's

  • @cbroz7492
    @cbroz7492 2 роки тому +2

    The one I bought from a fellow collector a week ago has the gas rings on the cylinder...but it has the pinned bbl w/o the recessed cylinder AND the logo on the LHS

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +1

      Yes Sir, you no doubt have a late production 66-1.

  • @gildom7037
    @gildom7037 Рік тому +1

    That explains why my no dash has a solid front sight and ss rear sight. Manufactured early 70s? Thank you, I was going nuts not finding why it didnt look like the others.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  Рік тому

      Yep. i wish I had one of the early models with SS rear sight and solid front sight.

  • @MrCreepers21
    @MrCreepers21 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks.

  • @lestercoons3962
    @lestercoons3962 6 місяців тому +1

    I love watching your videos! S & W revolvers are my favorite. I don't own as many as you...but I'd like to! :-)

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Sir. I say buy "em if you like 'em. Life is short.

  • @zechnarwilliams8019
    @zechnarwilliams8019 4 роки тому +1

    New subscriber sir, I like what you do!

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому

      Thank you and thanks for subbing...

  • @flobay1731
    @flobay1731 4 роки тому +1

    Just beautıfull. Great video thank you Sir.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you and awesome UA-cam name...

  • @The_BlackFish
    @The_BlackFish 3 роки тому +1

    This is a fantastic video.

  • @terryessick6623
    @terryessick6623 3 роки тому +1

    GREAT REVIEW THANK YOU

  • @MrNedsaabdickerson
    @MrNedsaabdickerson 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video!!!!!!!

  • @mikedawson1907
    @mikedawson1907 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your help on the education needed to learn more .

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching...

    • @mikedawson1907
      @mikedawson1907 3 роки тому +1

      @@mr2275cur God is great I subscribed for you .

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому

      @@mikedawson1907 Yes He Is, and He's been and still is Good to me. I grew up with aa Michael Dawson in the 60's in GA. Any Chance it's you.?

  • @paulbervid1610
    @paulbervid1610 2 роки тому

    Great video

  • @gutfinski
    @gutfinski 3 роки тому +3

    The biggest issue with the K frame .357’s turned out to be certain very hot 125 grain, and in some cases 110 grain, JSP and JHP loads. These caused a great deal of stress at the forcing cone, a fairly thin area of the barrel. Early on, these same loads proved to be a problem with the 686, when a combination of hot loads and soft primers were pushing metal back into the firing pin bushings on the breech face. The 686 action is not inherently more durable than the 19/66. In fact, because of the heavier cylinder of the 686, cylinder stop wear, as well as peering on one side of the cylinder stop window in the frame, is greater.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому +1

      Well stated and explained.

  • @cwcollins9529
    @cwcollins9529 2 роки тому +1

    Just got my newest S&W revolver- a model 66-2. It has the small grip on it. I plan to get the target grips as soon as I can find some original S&W brand, or at least good lookalikes. Thanks for the info!

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +1

      Congratulations Mr. Collins. Is it 4' or 6".

    • @cwcollins9529
      @cwcollins9529 2 роки тому +2

      @@mr2275cur it’s a 4”

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +2

      @@cwcollins9529 Check eBay. They usually have several for sale.

    • @cwcollins9529
      @cwcollins9529 2 роки тому

      @@mr2275cur thanks! Just ordered a set. Hope they come in correct. They def looked awesome in the pics.

  • @kentuckygunner9246
    @kentuckygunner9246 9 місяців тому +1

    I have a dash 1 and has a pinned barrel . It's a sweet shooter.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  9 місяців тому +1

      Congratulations. My "dash 1" has the sweetest trigger of all my 66's..

  • @nobama3468
    @nobama3468 7 місяців тому +1

    great video, tx

  • @cw5865
    @cw5865 2 роки тому +1

    Great info thanks...

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching...

  • @thomaswhite2802
    @thomaswhite2802 3 роки тому +1

    As usual, a good video, I usually watch for reviews on revolver like 686, which you cover best. Can you make one comparison between 686 and 66?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому

      Thank you and yes i will...

  • @cbroz7492
    @cbroz7492 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this tutoria, my feiend...

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching C Broz.

  • @deedavis427
    @deedavis427 6 місяців тому +1

    Good info

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  6 місяців тому

      Thank you Again.

  • @bertkraan2817
    @bertkraan2817 2 роки тому

    thanks for sharing

  • @jtdundee
    @jtdundee 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      No Sir, thank you -- for watching...

  • @pfcparts7728
    @pfcparts7728 8 місяців тому +1

    2:28 interesting gas ring, my Model 66-8 also has a yoke mounted gas ring.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  8 місяців тому

      The 66-8 have a totally different cylinder locking system than earlier models, so redesigning the gas ring and cylinder was all part of that. Your -8 also has an full diameter forcing cone as well. The 66-8 is not quite the same gun as -6 and earlier models, but still great guns.

    • @pfcparts7728
      @pfcparts7728 8 місяців тому +1

      @@mr2275cur in your experience does the 66-8 have a cylinder drag issue because of the yoke mounted gas ring? Cause mine does after about 100 magnums or 38s

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  8 місяців тому

      i really don't have any hands-on shooting experience with the gun, but I've read some people have experienced cylinder and yoke opening drag and resistance. @@pfcparts7728

  • @fatfreddyscat5173
    @fatfreddyscat5173 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyasir for a simple, straight forward vid.. d:^)

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      Yawelcomesir. Thanks for watching...

  • @kaisercreb
    @kaisercreb 3 роки тому +1

    Good Video Sir

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому

      Thank you.

    • @kaisercreb
      @kaisercreb 3 роки тому

      @@mr2275cur you should make a video showing the differences between combat hammer and target triggers etc on the model 66's

  • @mahoney399
    @mahoney399 Рік тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @vidwatcher682
    @vidwatcher682 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this informative video! I'm fortunate enough to have a 66 no dash with the stainless front and rear sights. Based on your information, I'm guessing it was manufactured in 1970-71?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you and you are correct.

  • @migaczone
    @migaczone 3 роки тому +1

    recently I'm in market for one of thease. I came across 2, one no dash, second -1. No dash piece is an early one with ss sights. Is it any more valuable and collectable piece? Or better the condition is to be concidered? I also noticed there's a difference in cylinder recession is different. I think it can be seen in video but was left unmentioned. No dash has little triangles on cylinder where chambers meet (right where ejection plate ends), 66-1 does not, I wasn't sure it was filed off but now I see it here in vid, I know it's more like a cost cutting measures.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      Sorry I missed this months ago Mr. Kanai. I would buy the "no dash" all SS gun. They are more desirable and collectable.

  • @AL65mph
    @AL65mph 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, I am thinking about getting one but I have heard of issues with the forcing cone cracking. Any advise? Thanks

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +1

      Well, it is a real issue and concern. I've seen a few with forcing cone cracks. Just inspect the gun closely before buying it. Try to avoid shooting high velocity, lighter grain .357 magnums through your gun and it should be fine. Some people say "a lot of it", but it only takes the one round to crack the cone. I'd avoid it all together.

  • @koltonwasher9866
    @koltonwasher9866 Місяць тому +1

    I have a 66-1 with the S&W brand on the left plate like on a -2, yet it has a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder. Modified, or short run?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  Місяць тому

      Probably a short run or transition model. S&W migrated into new versions buy using up current inventories, even when it caused them to paired old with new parts and pieces. Your 66-1 is no doubt one of those guns where the new 66-2 frame was paired with and fitted to the late current 66-1 manufacturing techniques. There are so many different combinations 66-1's. Some with or without pinned barrels, and/or recessed cylinders; and even some with neither.

  • @billl1451
    @billl1451 3 роки тому +1

    Good Info:

  • @glenh3825
    @glenh3825 2 роки тому +1

    Would you know if it is marked Mod 66-1 would it be a half year if the S&W Logo is on the left side like the 66-2? I was under the impression the year it was made was the first 2 numbers in the serial number above the model number..Thanks

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +1

      Well S&W made a lot what is referred to as "Transition" guns, which are revolvers with the current and next "dash" version features. These are usually made at late stages of production just proir to the next next version production. That's probably why that 66-1 has the left-side stamp like the 66-2. Also, S&W serial numbers do not indicate date of manufacturer. The "letters" in the Sn indicate year of manufacture only, but it is very arbitrary. So you'll need a SWSC to look them up. Modern guns have the manufacture date on the box/case label as a 4-digit code or 6-digit date.

    • @glenh3825
      @glenh3825 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for taking the time and answering!!

  • @nivek5031
    @nivek5031 4 роки тому +4

    I have a S&W Mod. 66, .357 Magnum, Serial No. K66687, K-Frame, with full, SS front & rear sights, pinned barrel & recessed cylinders. Appears to have been manufactured in 1972. Purchased Ohio, USA, July, 1977. Spotless, near-new, condition. I am told that these are now collectors items and am wondering what the value of my Mod 66 could be. :)

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому +2

      You lucky devil. I really wanted one of those, but wasn't lucky enough to get one.
      Mr. Purvis, according to the SCS&W it should be worth $675 - $800. My experience is that everything is valued at what the next person is willing to pay for it. Gun prices are cyclical just like stock prices. It greatly depends on timing and unit availability at time of sell or purchase.

    • @hoffa54
      @hoffa54 4 роки тому +2

      Value is not limited to the gun itself. If you have original case and box, all S&W propaganda that came in box, original sales receipts, spent test fire casing, all add to the value.

    • @nivek5031
      @nivek5031 4 роки тому

      @@hoffa54 Regret, have none of those. All perished over time. :(

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому +2

      @@hoffa54 You Sir are absolutely correct. It adds to the value. But ultimately the condition of the gun is the real determiner of value; and what the next person is willing to pay for it and the accompanying materials. Thanks for your insight.

  • @DanielHernandez-py2kk
    @DanielHernandez-py2kk Рік тому +1

    Great video, I own a 66 no dash SN 9K97569 would you happen to know what year it was produced? TIA

  • @SldgeHammr
    @SldgeHammr 2 роки тому +1

    Is there a holster you'd recommend for a 6" model?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      No, I've never carried a revolver. But I did have an OWB Safariland that came with and fit my 66-3 Snubbie very well. I cannot remember the model. I've since sold it.

  • @darthlament2708
    @darthlament2708 Рік тому +1

    I just got a 4" 66-2, had no idea aboutthis revolver. I do have a question, do you know any speedy loaders that will work with the 66-2?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  Рік тому

      I'm not really into speed loaders but HKS makes them for just just about revolver on the market. Here's one for the 66. www.amazon.com/HKS-10-Revolver-Speedloader-Taurus/dp/B0000C1CM9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=speed+loader+357&qid=1678884790&sr=8-2

    • @greybone777
      @greybone777 7 місяців тому

      Any speed loader for a K frame

  • @AmmoDude
    @AmmoDude 3 роки тому +2

    I am wondering if you can help with info on my Mod 66, as it is stamped on the inside of the yoke. The SN is 2K64309. I have what appears to be a first run Model 66 (no dash) because of the full stainless steel front and rear sights. The only difference in the (no dash) version you have is that mine has the newer gas ring as you show on the 66-1. Has my gun been modified with the newer gas ring? What ever you can tell me about my gun will be greatly appreciated. (Follow up edit): I did some looking around the internet and found the exact gun as mine, Mod 66 (no dash), stainless front and rear sights and newer gas ring. Not sure if this was a special run with these specs or what. Sure would appreciate knowing....Thanks!

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому +1

      You probably have a normal production run gun. S&W made models with future components late in production runs at times. Your SN indicates your gun is Circa 1972, which is near end of production fro all-SS models. I don't believe it's me modified. I'm not certain, but I think the yokes and cylinders are different and will not interchange between designs.

    • @AmmoDude
      @AmmoDude 3 роки тому +1

      @@mr2275cur Thanks for reply and info. I have found out that this model (66 no dash) was recalled to replace the cylinder/yoke assembly to fix the gas ring problem. Cheers!

    • @peteb4863
      @peteb4863 Рік тому

      Smith & Wesson may have moved the gas ring twice (!). The second change is documented in the SCSW book. I own a well used M66 no dash with stainless sights and no insert, s/n 4K54xxx made in about 1973, and originally issued to the Shreveport Police Department (stamped S.P.D. on the left side of the frame). It was later sold as police surplus in March 1977, for $210. That is about $1000 after inflation today, so it was a desirable and pricey gun at the time, even used.
      According to the SCSW, the "first year and a half production [were made] with stainless rear sight", however mine was shipped with stainless sights 2~3 years after introduction. They could also be found with service triggers, smooth triggers, and target triggers and target hammers (the latter are somewhat rare, I have never seen an early M66 with target trigger and hammer).
      To the best of my knowledge, the cracked forcing cones happened with a very specific type of hot magnum load. They are all excellent shooters, and I have no qualms shooting mine. There are some good articles about the Model 19 and Model 66 and the history of the gas ring, and evolution from the K frame to the L frame.
      postimg.cc/pm2m5WDy
      postimg.cc/0bCkwbNP
      The Model 67 also progressed from stainless to black rear sight at the same time. M66 v. M67:
      postimg.cc/D8zsFJ7d
      The grips on my M66 are modified original Goncalo Alves grips, the grips on the M67 on the right in the third pic are later smooth GA grips added later.
      The stainless steel sights were replaced because law enforcement officers found them hard to see in flat daylight. They seem to work fine for me at a range though.

  • @SverreMyrsethWang
    @SverreMyrsethWang Рік тому +1

    Thank you. I own a 66 no dash, pinned and recessed with the all stainless front sight. number is K96081. Do you know what year it was produced?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  Рік тому +1

      According to the SWSC is was produced in 1970.

    • @SverreMyrsethWang
      @SverreMyrsethWang Рік тому +1

      @@mr2275cur Thx. 👍

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  Рік тому +1

      @@SverreMyrsethWang Glad I could help.

  • @princepa123
    @princepa123 2 роки тому +1

    I own the 66-1 w/ SS rear sights and have the S&W presentation target grips. I've owned it for about 10 years and never have shot it. Is that a crime?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      Absolutely NOT... It's your gun; treat it as you wish.

  • @hsmith3844
    @hsmith3844 Рік тому +1

    beautiful pistols

  • @STRAT62
    @STRAT62 4 роки тому +5

    I recently bought a 66-3 from a good friend, it's never been fired. $300...good deal?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому +4

      No...! THAT'S A SPECTACULAR DEAL....!

    • @barriereid9244
      @barriereid9244 3 роки тому

      Not even second hand!

  • @TheLastSkipper88
    @TheLastSkipper88 4 роки тому +1

    What are the differences between 66-2 & 66-3?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому +3

      I believe there's about four (4) internal differences designed improve the revolvers lock-works and robustness. Nothing different outwardly visible or noticeable between the two. The 66-2 and 66-3 look exactly the same appearance-wise.

    • @TheLastSkipper88
      @TheLastSkipper88 4 роки тому

      Big Swoll58 gratitude for the information!

  • @timarnold9969
    @timarnold9969 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the very informative video! What great explanations!

  • @TheFloridaBikeVlogger
    @TheFloridaBikeVlogger 6 місяців тому +1

    I just inherited one and the one I got says mod 66-4

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  6 місяців тому

      Cool. You just inherited the last classic 66. The 66-4 is the model that combined the original design and it's improvements, with the modern frame. I have a 66-4 w/ 6" barrel.

  • @Gieszkanne
    @Gieszkanne 4 роки тому +3

    Did you polished them? They look too bright!

  • @v-725-v2
    @v-725-v2 4 роки тому +1

    What is a J frame? Are these considered J frames and why?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  4 роки тому +3

      No, these are all built on "K" Frames. The next smaller size frames are the "J" frames. They are usually 5-shot .357 magnums and 6-shot .38 specials. Like Model 60, 36, 640, 649 and etc.

    • @v-725-v2
      @v-725-v2 4 роки тому +1

      Big Swoll58 thank you now I know

  • @mohammedcohen
    @mohammedcohen 2 роки тому +1

    ...I just traded for a 66 with a 2 in PINNED bbl - but NOT a 'recessed' cylinder...which model is this???

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому +1

      Good trade Mr. Cohen. It's a late production 66-1 for sure.

    • @mohammedcohen
      @mohammedcohen 2 роки тому +2

      @@mr2275cur ...thank you, my friend...after many years of ignoring revolvers I'm beginning to come back to them...fixin' to order Jerry Kuhnhausen's book...to go with a few others of his...glad I found your channel, my friend

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  2 роки тому

      @@mohammedcohen Thank you Mr. Cohen. And welcome back to revolvers...

  • @gerrygrzywinskl6135
    @gerrygrzywinskl6135 8 місяців тому +1

    Model 66 is best ❤️

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  8 місяців тому

      They are awesome.

  • @allanpecora3237
    @allanpecora3237 3 роки тому +1

    Do you think it’s too much to pay for model 66 Dash two for $600

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому +1

      No. I think that's a fair price provided it's in good or better condition...

    • @allanpecora3237
      @allanpecora3237 3 роки тому +1

      @@mr2275cur thank you I just picked up today wow it’s even feel good holding it thank goodness I found your video and it’s very educational for me to watch 😁

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому

      @@allanpecora3237 Man, I'm happy for ya. I like to hear that kind or excitement. That's what we should be sharing more of. Excitement about getting something new...

    • @markball7028
      @markball7028 3 роки тому +1

      @@mr2275cur I found a model 66-1. Guy wants a grand for it. What do you think I should counter offer? Guns in good condition and doesn’t look like it’s hardly been shot.

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  3 роки тому +1

      @@markball7028 Always counter-offer. You still have the option to buy at his original offer price if he declines. Plus, he may be willing to negotiate a better deal. It's just good business.

  • @nightwaves3203
    @nightwaves3203 4 роки тому +1

    It's a sweet shooting pistol.

  • @markharmon6942
    @markharmon6942 Місяць тому +1

    Are all model 66's ss?

    • @mr2275cur
      @mr2275cur  Місяць тому +1

      Yes Sir. All Model 66's are SS.

  • @bigcee51shell96
    @bigcee51shell96 Рік тому +1

    Hey do you have any other social media