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Will the cylender for a S&W 686 plus fit a S&W 66. I would like to convert a Model 66 to a 7 shot if possible.
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washredneck,
Hello and welcome to the forums here on Gunbroker.
No, the model 66, and 686 are two different frame sizes. The 66 is a K frame, and the 686 is a larger L frame.
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I would think that even if it did fit, there would be a timing issue. 0 -
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quote:Originally posted by washredneck
Will the cylender for a S&W 686 plus fit a S&W 66. I would like to convert a Model 66 to a 7 shot if possible.
Not possible. . .the K-frame Smith uses a smaller cylinder that simply physically is too small to hold 7 rounds of .357.
If this were possible, Smith would have come out with a 7-shot model 66 years ago, or at the very least some third-party manufacturer would offer a 7 shot conversion.
**BUT**
If you like the idea of a model 66 that holds 7 shots, Smith actually DOES have a product for you. The Smith model 620 is essentially a 7-shot model 66 built on an L-frame.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=14804&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y
Models 66 are common, but fairly desirable, since they are older "pre-lock" guns. If you like you could probably trade in your model 66 for one of these without having to add in too much more money, especially if you can find a used one for sale.
Personally, though, I wouldn't. Model 66 has more character, and it was built with forged parts, a solid steel barrel, and other niceties back in the days when "they don't make them like THAT anymore".0 -
quote:Originally posted by beantownshootah
quote:Originally posted by washredneck
Will the cylender for a S&W 686 plus fit a S&W 66. I would like to convert a Model 66 to a 7 shot if possible.
Not possible. . .the K-frame Smith uses a smaller cylinder that simply physically is too small to hold 7 rounds of .357.
If this were possible, Smith would have come out with a 7-shot model 66 years ago, or at the very least some third-party manufacturer would offer a 7 shot conversion.
**BUT**
If you like the idea of a model 66 that holds 7 shots, Smith actually DOES have a product for you. The Smith model 620 is essentially a 7-shot model 66 built on an L-frame.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=14804&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y
Models 66 are common, but fairly desirable, since they are older "pre-lock" guns. If you like you could probably trade in your model 66 for one of these without having to add in too much more money, especially if you can find a used one for sale.
Personally, though, I wouldn't. Model 66 has more character, and it was built with forged parts, a solid steel barrel, and other niceties back in the days when "they don't make them like THAT anymore".
How can it be a M-66 when it is an L-frame gun? A M-66 was a K-frame gun.0
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