S&W Revolvers
I have a couple of questions I would appreciate hearing from you on these two items:
First, my recently used purchase S&W revolver is stamped Mod. 66-3. I see Mod 66 at the S&W website but I don't know the significance of the suffix "3"...is it barrel length? Mine is a stainless, 357, I believe 4" barrel, 6-shot, double action, K-Frame revolver.
Secondly, I see the following language on gun barrels, publications, auction lots, etc. Are all/any of these terms essentially the same: "38 S&W", "38 Special", "38", and "38 S&W Special Ctg."?
Thanks for the help. Best, Jim
timbroman@aol.com
First, my recently used purchase S&W revolver is stamped Mod. 66-3. I see Mod 66 at the S&W website but I don't know the significance of the suffix "3"...is it barrel length? Mine is a stainless, 357, I believe 4" barrel, 6-shot, double action, K-Frame revolver.
Secondly, I see the following language on gun barrels, publications, auction lots, etc. Are all/any of these terms essentially the same: "38 S&W", "38 Special", "38", and "38 S&W Special Ctg."?
Thanks for the help. Best, Jim
timbroman@aol.com
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Smith and Wesson has a revolver listed as "Performance Center" and other than being a little more stylish and heavier looking frame, is this a custom gun of sorts with more workmanship? Thanks, Mike
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Michael... Yes, and Yes. The performance center is a separate "dept" or "branch" of Smith & Wesson. They have gunsmiths with loads of experience who build the PC guns. Only certain models are made at the PC such as the 8 shot 627 .357 mag of which I own one. The PC guns usually come in a metal carry case with locks and handle, and all that need stuff. 0 -
Thanks Lefty, I'm looking at a .44 Magnum at a good price.
Michael A. Calvert0
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