The Model 66-1 - the best of the best... | Smith ... - Smith
Jan 24, 2007 · Eventually we switched, as that was what Smith and Wesson were making at the time, but never had any issues with any of the iterations of the 66. I served as armorer and I …
A Look Back at the Smith & Wesson Model 66
May 4, 2018 · The Model 66 without a dash came out in 1970; seven years later the Model 66-1 appeared with the gas ring attached to the cylinder rather than the yoke. The year 1982 gave …
Model 66-1 value? - Smith And Wesson Forums
Feb 2, 2023 · At the LGS today I came across an excellent condition Model 66-1 with 4" barrel. Serial number of 4K**** puts it in 1972-1974 time frame. Stocks appear to be original Diamond …
Model 66 & 66-2: cracking the forcing cone &/or... - Smith And …
Apr 14, 2025 · A Smith and Wesson rep once told me the stainless steel in the 66 no dash was a harder alloy than the 66-1’s and so on. I have since replaced my first 66 with another no dash …
The dreaded 66 vs 686 question - Smith & Wesson Forum
Jan 21, 2017 · So here's the deal. I'm planning on buying a brand new 357 mag with a 4ish inch barrel. I like the looks of the 66 better with the 3/4 underlug. 95% of my shooting is likely to be …
Should I care between Models 66, 66-1, 66-2 and 66-3 | Smith
Feb 1, 2011 · Here were the changes between dash numbers: 1970 - Model 66 introduced 1977 - 66-1, gas ring moved from yoke to cylinder 1982 - 66-2, eliminate pinned barrel and cylinder …
S&W Mod 66-2 Manufacture Date - Smith And Wesson Forums
Jan 3, 2016 · So glad to see the willingness to help a fellow S&W fan. Acquired a 66-2 myself and was wondering about the approximate date of manufacture, as well. Any help for serial# …
Serial numbers and model numbers on Model 66-2 - Smith And …
Dec 22, 2021 · The Model 66 was initially released in 1970. The -2 change eliminated the pinned barrel and recessed charge holes in the cylinder. I say early 1982 because later the same …
Model 19 vs. 66 | Smith & Wesson Forum – The Community for …
Feb 3, 2010 · This weakness was addressed with the introduction of the Model 19-9 and 66-8. I own a 66-8 and 19-9 and shoot mostly magnums. They are both built like tanks and can …
66-2 Looking for information | Smith & Wesson Forum – The …
Mar 16, 2025 · Welcome to the Forum, and thank you for your service as a First Responder. According to the "Standard Catalog of S&W 5th Ed.", your Model 66-2 (AHJ19xx) was …