need to hear from model 66 owners
I have a model 66 2 1/2 " that i have never fired...i looked at a 686 2 1/2 " at a gun show recently...i'm trying to decide whether to keep the 66 or sell it and buy the 686...any opinions?
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Keep the 66, unless you want to fire a bunch of full power 357,s.
I have a 66 2 1/2 like yours and it will never be for sale.0 -
stick with the 66...you will not find another like it, for what you most likely paid for it. They have not made it in several years. It is a touch smaller than the 686, but will loosen up with a large diet of heavy magnums...that is why they made the 686 on the L frame. If you stick with 38's for range work, and a few 357's for practice, and sighting in, and carry, you will be good to go. I say keep the 66, and save up for a 686 if you really want one.
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I would get two holsters. If you can find a DeSantis triple agent holster, it is a shoulder holster, high ride side holster, and a cross draw holster all in one.
I would however not hesitate to grab a Bianchi, or Safari Land suede lined high ride hip holster for it. Galco makes a good product, and Alessi makes an OUTSTANDING product, but is consumed with military, and LEA contracts.0 -
Keep the 66.
It works far better as a snubnose, and its not in production anymore.0 -
I have both..would not part with either of them.. keep the 66 and buy a 686... 0 -
Any suggestions for a holster ? 0 -
My 66 is the 2 1/2" version - has carbon steel hammer & trigger, which I very much like. I use a Bianchi pancake holster:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=5445490 -
quote:Originally posted by beantownshootah
Keep the 66.
It works far better as a snubnose, and its not in production anymore.
+1. The stubby 66 is going to do nothing but appreciate in value and if you sell it, trust me, you will regret it. I am partial to a Jackass shoulder holster with the stubby on one side and two speed loaders on the other...works great for me.[:)]0
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