S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum
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In this video we shoot and discuss the new Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum. This is a reintroduction of the classic K- Frame line that was discontinued in 2005. The Model 66 is a classic revolver from Smith so we'll see if the new model will live up to its heritage. Stay tuned, much more on the way.
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The new Smith and Wesson revolvers do not have a transfer bar. They still have the hammer block system. Yes, I know the firing pin is now floating in the frame and not on the hammer nose, but that does not necessarily mean that a revolver has a transfer bar. Colts have a transfer bar. Rugers have a transfer bar. Taurus have a transfer bar. Smiths do not, they still use the hammer block. Here is the difference- Transfer bar has to be IN the way for the gun to fire. Hammer block has to be OUT of the way for the gun to fire. If you look into this, you will see what I mean. Thanks.
When you're so addicted to gun vids that you're here before hd.............
An Excellent Comment.
I think the age rating for a revolver is a bit higher than that, well probably not on one from poundland......
Years ago i bought a 66-1 stainless with original grips and a set of pearl cowboy grips i asked the gentleman what he wanted he said how bout a hundred bucks I couldn't run to the bank fast enough, plus its in mint condition!!!! Great shooter !
TH-cam is the new television
Hi I have the TV on and scanning YT.🗽
"Honesty is the best policy." Great that you showed this video as is instead of redoing 20 times till it was perfect. It's one of the things your viewers really appreciate about you guys. Respectful Regards. Thumbs up.
Gave Barry the shout out 👍🏻
Love S&W revolvers but the lock sucks. No getting around. Wish S&W would pull their head out of their ass and get rid of it
Now a model 60 with a 3" barrel
I love the Arnold impersonation. Can you guys do more? I think it'd be silly funny
On my carry Smith’s I remove the internals of the lock but leave the key slot, renders it inoperable...but doesn’t fix the ugly!
That model 66 has to be one of the best balanced, finest revolvers made. I would love to own one someday.
Great Job Eric adding the Barry throw back revolver love!
4:28
(sniff) Barry taught me that. I've babied my wheelguns every time I've held them since.
Polymer striker fired guns are awesome but I love me a good wheel gun. They gotta get rid of those frame locks!! Barry was a master blaster!! Thanks for your honesty about the muzzle guys. That's what makes this channel a "reliable source" of information.
Nice review as usual. The one thing I really dislike about the new production 66s are the two piece barrels.
I personally would have sent it back for that. That's pretty unacceptable.
Scott Spencer yea, but as a gunsmith we can take care out it in one tenth the time it would take for them to do it. And there's no chance of them fucking it up a second time. Definitely not a job for a non gunsmith though unless you like fliers.
I don't understand the new K frames. It looks like the barrel is a separate piece from the shroud, yet still not under tension. I think I like the old ones better.
handiediver its a two piece barrel like all their revolvers now maybe because it's cheaper? not sure why they did that
I too would have sent it back. Quality Control is something that the armorer is supposed to be practicing and if he's not catching something this critical then what else is getting by him? I sent my Ruger Redhawk back even before firing it for the first time because the trigger assembly pin would not release for takedown.
I would've filled the cylinder right full of dog shit and sent it back
The evolution to hickok45 is almost complete. All you need now are some flower pots.
A framelock ? No thanks.....
Not to mention, the jacked up barrel crown. I like S&W products generally, but with the premium they charge over some competitors- the gun needs to be squared away.
I liked the fact that Eric was honest/up front about the issue.
Got Glocks and an HK USP; but there is something 'warm and fuzzy' about my Revolvers.
Now I'm at 818 and that's a barrel sleeve ! Oh sweet baby Jesus ! What has the world come to ?
Round butts are more versatile for consumers because you can put either round or square grips on it. The other way around you're screwed if you have smaller hands and have to deal with a square butt.
This also applies to women. lmao
Well, he ain't Jerry Miculek ! Hahaha! Great vid guys ! Always love vids on this channel ....
I want it, but damnit SW, ditch the stupid clinton locks already please!
my pro-series 627 has a 4" barrel, and an 8 round cylinder in .357mag for $750. The nice thing about shooting the .38sp is about $10 cheaper per box. and I've got a henry big boy in .357 to pair up with
I say this in alot of smith videos, but or those that dont know, YOU CAN REMOVE THE LOCK AND PLUG THE HILLARY HOLE. I think its like 30 bucks for the plug, easy job to do.
Happy memorial day to everyone in the U.S.! Be sure to be thankful to thoes who gave everything for our wonderful country!
Own 27 and love that thing . Would hope that shoots half as nice .
Picked up this gun last month, so far it's been great!!
I bought a SW model 60 357 and the barrel was canted to the left and the front sight was off and further inspection of the revolver where the barrel screw into the body there were burrs on the left and right of the barrel. Looks like Smith and Wesson would've count all the flaws during QC inspection. But I sent it back to SW and it's in the repair shop right now, which I hope they fix it and not send it back and say the canted barrel is ok, because I've communicated with well over 10 people and they said the older smith's were built and the QC on them were flawless and it has been the last 5 yrs the QC job is lacking.
Hickok has made a good video on the different frame seizes
One of my all time favorite revolvers, the vintage ones of course. pre 1980
My 80's era 66 has a round butt which is not new, but always available on the snub-nose version.
Neat, although my recommendation to anyone here who wants an S&W, try finding a used, pre-Hillary hole one. You'll probably have better luck in the long run with them
i dont think all the new smiths have the barrel and shroud, i just got a new 686 that is a one piece barrel
Awesome video as always. Your shirts always make me realize how lucky I am to live where I do in PA. Haha. Lehigh Defense, Geissele, Command Arms, etc., all within 30 minutes of here
its not broke in yet. the older one has had alot more ammo put down range. im sure it will lossen up a little bit.
I have a Smith model 69 combat magnum, its a great gun. I have had no problems with it and it was good to go from the factory.
my 686 plus 6" bbl. came with a canted barrel. i don't know how S&W can let these $750.00- $1,200.00 revolvers get past their Q.C. unless they don't care ? they did index the barrel correct. also put on a new cylinder cause 2 chamber's stuck the spent cases ? wtf ? these are not cheap wheel guns too ? last 10 yr.'s or so had to send back several firearms back to them. even some back to Ruger ?
You said it exactly right, S&W doesn't care or they would make better quality stuff!
When I had a 357, I generally carried 38+P semi wadcutter. Never felt under gun. When I'm able, I will considered the gun featured in this video. Be well. AJY
I know someone else that had a 1980's model 66 it also had barrel issues from n.v the factory but Smith and Wesson did make it right.
I like the K frame personally. the J is just too small for a fella like me. The recoil didnt look too bad as you was firing. I might have to buy a new one since they came back with it. Btw i like the speed loaders. It makes it so much better when target shooting.
I feel the K-frame is a perfect carry revolver. J-frames are cool but I had to buy a bigger grip because stock J-frame grips just don’t feel so good.
I almost never cock the the hammer back when shooting a revolver. I shoot worst case scenario and always try to refine the dead eye skills.
Gotta love S&W & Ruger 357's
I'm not crazy about the Hillary hole on the frame but I do like that revolver.
no views and 9 likes, this is youtube for you.
Wouldn't mind having one of these.
Good Video,
glad the new 66 is out !
Never heard of anyone accidentally discharging a revolver while loading.
Can't wait to put this one in my carry rotation.
Lol.... we all have those days Chad!
I love my old 66-3 2.5" snubie! Great balance and easy to shoot! I'd rather having to sell my 29-2 dirty harry than this one!
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nice, id plan on one, but i got my eyes on a R8 in the next year.
Almost got a Hickok45 looking set up going on. Good video!
hey I got here when the video is in 360p. that's awesome lol
Oh, that looks realy nice.
Actually you can beat S&W revolvers, I am an S&W fan but with their current level of quality control you can buy better. Burs, misaligned barrels etc... they can be beat.
The pre lock pre 2001 revolvers had good quality control. The newer Smith & Wesson revolvers are suffering poor quality control and using cheaper quality materials. The spray painted finish is used for corrosion resistance. I prefer the old stainless look. You can polish it to a mirror finish.
i guess its new, i have the m69 44mag... really fun gun
You couldn't ask for a better job than what they do
Loved the size!
Hey E. can you do a torture test on the new POF revolution .308 if you can get your hands on one?! I and many others see how "revolutionary" this battle rifle might be but I'm still alittle sceptical how it's gonna hold up under duress! Also since your talking wheel guns how about a vid on the 386airlite pd from smith! We gotta get the to produce this gem again or at least re think it....
Saving up for an SW R8 😍
Thanks!!!
A new shooter here but was a cameraman for the hunting and fishing show “Today’s Hunter “. You started off describing the frame sizes, then got bogged down in detail with the k frame and you lost my attention there.
Wasn't this available as chambered in the short-lived .357 "Maximum" back in the mid-70s?
(In st. steel, no less...)
I want this gun now
Hey bud up north of you about 2 hours. Anyways bought a Sako Finish Mosin and found a small hairline crack to the rear of the tang. I know you have had older videos talking about crack repairs but is there a way with all your milsurp action you can go over this type of repair, or how to easily keep it from growing while not destroying is value.
I also own a 686 + . That 7th shot tho ....
Why shoot your revolver single action every time? If you can master double action I think you are a better revolver shooter. I have the Model 66 and I love it. It's basically the Model 19 in stainless steel. Nice video. Thanks!
P.S. Also own a S & W 66-2 , 2 1/2",,,Great gun
Seems like a combat/defense revolver you guys would be putting it through it's paces DA. Is the d/a trigger pull very heavy? I recently did a trigger job on my SP101 due to the fact it was absolutely horrible out the box!
Would love to see you guys do a vid on the Vepr 12
Can you guy's do a review of the Smith TRR8?
dream home defense gun
Hey there everyone I know this is totally unrelated but can yall make a gun gripe about new York safe act laws. I feel like no one is talking about how bad it is here in New York state. Thanks.
So much want!
22:08 by the way, anyone knows what "JM" is doing nowadays? He hasn't uploaded anything for ages.
clean gun super nice
damn Revolver is a Real shit LOl
Greetings from New York:
Gals and Guys I'm glad Smith And Wesson bought the model 66 Back! And you're from Anti-Gun State like me you'll appreciate it more! Great video Iraq 8888!
New S&W revolvers are questionable. The lock is a joke. Stick to the pre-locks or Ruger revolvers.
GREASY357
For a lot of people it's principal.
I have several made the last few years and they are all flawless.
I wish that they would drop that lock crap.
luk or at least relocate to a different place.
So, a safety feature. That is actually optional for the user to use is Smith's way of saying " I support more gun control"? lol. on another note, I have heard all the hearsay of people having issues with the guns actually locking up or something because of it, but it must not be super common or there would be a class action lawsuit agaisnt s&w about it, hell or even a recall on them.
Nothing says pistol whippin like a K frame.
Second vid in a row I've watched with a Smith out of the box with problems! See Mr. Holsters vid on the bodyguard....
Not as clumsy or random as an automatic, an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.
Frank C I don't think you got his movie reference.
Khajiit see you have fine taste in firearms, yes?
Khajiit has Glocks if you have coin.
Jimmy Hall more like warm brass
Not this one tho
I had one of those days last week like Chad did as well. Couldn't hit anything!
You guys ought to do more revolver videos. Revolvers deserve love and attention too! Thanks for this one.
An $849 msrp gun that you basically had to repair when you received it? Come on S&W....
Very disappointing. Smith's quality isn't what it once was. Guns shipping with crooked barrels, cosmetic finishing flaws, burrs, just unacceptable for the cost.
hanzo52281 Especially since you can still find nice older versions for less with better QC made by guys who knew how to tune a revolver. A lost art.
IDeO truly is a lost art brother. like many of things now a days. i work in weld and fab shop and management wants numbers no matter the cost when with not much time difference quality can be improved dramatically. same applies to many production facilities. back in the good ol days this wasent the case, people put pride love and care into their work untill ot was done right. i feel sometimes i was born in the wrong generation.
My NIB 67-5 had to go back because it was out of time on two chambers. My 638 was locked up out of the box because the ejector rod was not screwed all the way in.
S&W seems to be delegating some QC to the customer these days. I got my 67 back in good order....a month after I sent it in.
IDeO, I challenge you to find a 3" Model 66 or Model 19 that is in "nice" condition for less than $850 and post a link here. Obviously the vintage Smiths are leaps and bounds better than the new ones in every way (I own a 19-2 and a FBI Model 13), but you pay for it. Also the 3" Model 66/Model 19 is very desirable because it has a full length ejector rod and a short barrel. The 2.75 Model 66 also has a full length ejector, and is the main reason I am thinking about picking one up for concealed carry. The burr on the muzzle is unacceptable and makes me worry about the quality of these guns.
It is really nice of S&W to continue to ship product that does not pass their own quality control standards. Colt's decision to reenter the DA revolver business is going to be easier knowing S&W is not concerned with their quality. The consumer is pretty much expected to return their new S&W to the factory for things like getting the barrel turned so the sight is not canted and now to get the machining burs in the barrel removed. The problem is, that is why you save 50% and by a Taurus instead of a S&W.
Thanks for doing the video and sharing.
You have the best job in the world.... Lucky man.
Fit and finish is important. You can program a machine to make the frame. It still takes a human hand to finish something that I would trust my life with.
No offense, but Jerry Miculek and his world title is safe 😀
"are" safe
I learned to shoot with a S&W 686 in it the late 80,s and now I'm teaching my kids and wife of 30 plus years to shoot with this model 66. Great video as usual. Thanks much.
even after all this time I still hear "this is Eric and Berry" at the beginning of every video even though it has not been said in a long time.
Nobody could sell you on a gun like Barry.
John Bedard Chad is a sad replacement for Barry.
Ed Hughes aww I like chad too... but I do miss Berry
I still think of him
Why can't colt just bring back the python
Logan Waltz
yeah, go out and buy a $3000 revolver
Logan Waltz if they brought them back it wouldn't be as much. Probably $1000 to $1200
they are bringing them back. they already brought back the cobra and said that they plan to bring back others including the python. it probably won't be hand finished like it used to be so it'll be a lot cheaper than the classics.
Logan Waltz
I never stated it wasnt worth it. Just that it was an exspensive gun to suggest purchasing.
Logan Waltz they won't make them by hand I'm assuming and will leave that to a machine.
All these Gun Channels try to mimic Hickok45. That's ok though because this was a fun Video. This Man does know his shit! I do miss Barry.
Love the old revolvers.....just picked up a S&W 620 from a 90yo man.....it is like brand new
Literally just loaded the cylinder "cowboy mess" style. Thanks for the info, I will make sure to adjust and build the proper loading technique into a habit.
An awesome video for a great revolver! Sure she may not shoot as well for some as others. Yet practice does help. I love a revolver for the simplicity for concealed carry. Great review guys. Thank you so much!