Smith & Wesson is bringing back the M66.

[Glock10MM]

Unfortunately, it has the IL. But, it is nice to see the "Combat Magnum" K-frame being reintroduced in some form.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum - YouTube

Product: Model 66

 

[Bennettjh]

I dig it. My dad has a 66-1 that's his safe queen. It's an awesome shooter.

 

[Glock10MM]

I dig it. My dad has a 66-1 that's his safe queen. It's an awesome shooter.

Yup, I grew up shooting 686s, M19s and, later 629s. I think S&W revolvers will always be my favorite, when its "range" time.

 

[Mackey]

Looks good with the black grips. That's what we put on our old M66. I noticed that the trigger and hammer are now blackened. I'm not sure if I like that or not.

 

[45fan]

Yep, the 66-1 is what rides in my truck with me around deer season. Honestly, it tends to ride around with me in the truck almost year round.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Oh, Happy Day!

 

[88E30M50]

I have a 66-2. What a sweet gun. It's one of my favorite range day toys.

 

[rgrimm01]

That looks sweet. How does this compare to the new GP100?

 

[Glock10MM]

That looks sweet. How does this compare to the new GP100?

Well, its a known fact that you can wear out an "old" Magnum K frame with an unhealthy diet of hot 125 grain magnum loads. I have seen cracked forcing cones and stretched frames. Some of the elder members of my family really like "hot" 357 mag. loads. Since S&W is bringing it back, I would think they would build it to handle a steady diet of magnums. Time will certainly tell on the "new M66."

Rugers have always been more robust and, I would assume that the "Champion" is no different. In fact, I'm exited to see both revolvers on the self. Even if I favor S&Ws I will always own both, I'm not monogamous when it comes to firearms.

 

[inccwchris]

I have a 66-2 with the Marion Country Sheriffs Department star emblazoned into the frame, it was issued to a deputy in 1983 and he kept it when he left the department. Somehow or another it wound up at US Defense Solutions then in my holster. No complaints with that chain of events, I love that piece, its actually next to me right now.

 

[Glock10MM]

I have a 66-2 with the Marion Country Sheriffs Department star emblazoned into the frame, it was issued to a deputy in 1983 and he kept it when he left the department. Somehow or another it wound up at US Defense Solutions then in my holster. No complaints with that chain of events, I love that piece, its actually next to me right now.

One of the only firearms I ever sold/traded, was a minty 4" 66-2..... Man I regret that.

 

[Racechase1]

My late mother gave me a 66-1 a long time ago. I'll never get rid of that gun, never. Beautiful piece , and glad I have it. Also for me, wood grips look a lot better.

 

[KellyinAvon]

One of the only firearms I ever sold/traded, was a minty 4" 66-2..... Man I regret that.

Same one (66-1, close enough) got away from me in 1985. That's the only one I regret selling all those years (28??) ago.

 

[Cynical]

I bought my dad a 66 when I was in high school in the 80's. It is a sweet shooter and he made it clear that it would be mine one day. I hope that day never comes cause I really dig my dad.

 

[Allenicomp]

My very first handgun, purchased many moons ago, was a S&W Model 19. Bought it LNIB for $125 (that tells you it was awhile ago). This turned me on to K-frames. I've had multiple configurations of 19s & 66s. Absolute favorite was a 3" model 66 round butt. Almost the perfect one gun solution, but of course we know there is no such thing as a one gun solution.

 

[Glock10MM]

My late mother gave me a 66-1 a long time ago. I'll never get rid of that gun, never. Beautiful piece , and glad I have it. Also for me, wood grips look a lot better.

Yeah, wood is much better looking on most wheelguns.

Same one (66-1, close enough) got away from me in 1985. That's the only one I regret selling all those years (28??) ago.

I'll get another one someday.

My very first handgun, purchased many moons ago, was a S&W Model 19. Bought it LNIB for $125 (that tells you it was awhile ago). This turned me on to K-frames. I've had multiple configurations of 19s & 66s. Absolute favorite was a 3" model 66 round butt. Almost the perfect one gun solution, but of course we know there is no such thing as a one gun solution.

Ahh, the 3".........

 

[SubUrbanCamo317]

I have a 66-2 with the Marion Country Sheriffs Department star emblazoned into the frame, it was issued to a deputy in 1983 and he kept it when he left the department. Somehow or another it wound up at US Defense Solutions then in my holster. No complaints with that chain of events, I love that piece, its actually next to me right now.

Your welcome. I was the one that traded that in. I used it as a partial trade for a SR9c. I miss that gun.

 

[inccwchris]

I would be more than happy to let you come with me and fire it again sometime. I'll make sure shes well taken care of.

 

[LtScott14]

My M66 was a 66-5. Our PD sent two basketcase M66s to the factory to try and rescue both. They had cracked frames, sloppy shake, severe battle scars. No save from the factory, but they did return one New M66-5. Mine. N/C. Carried for several years and helped me return home after a few trips in harms way. Sorry to see that one traded for a G22, tried to buy it, PD wouldn't do that.
Hope the new version copies the older models. Great guns to own and shoot.

 

[SubUrbanCamo317]

I would be more than happy to let you come with me and fire it again sometime. I'll make sure shes well taken care of.

I appreciate the offer. I may take you up on that. I regret trading it in now, but my work wanted me to have a BUG so i had to use it as a trade in. They later changed their mind. So I traded it in for nothing. Oh well, gives me a reason to get a 6 in barrel 357 or 44 magnum. Haha, I believe it is in good hands now. How does it shoot? I never got to shoot it.