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    Talking Just bought a New M66 357 COMBAT MAGNUM! LOVE IT!

    Just bought a new 329pd 44mag 3 days ago and I just shot 2 rounds thru it today and nearly broke my wrist (had surgery on it twice in the past 5years) so figured its better I dont tempt fate with it. So I went to the shop right after and bought myself this!!
    Boy is it pretty and ran 24rds thru it when I got home and I love it, with 158gr mags recoil isnt very tame but its exactly the amount of punch I wanted in a plinker/speedshooter/idpa/farm gun. Only have one problem with it as it stands and Im not sure what part I need to order. The gun shoots 5-6inches high at 35yards with the rear sight as low as it gets. I dont want to put a taller front sight on as its already plenty tall and I need a lower weight overall and lower notch to balance it out. Its NOT me and I am an accomplished shooter and there is no getting used to the gun for me with this issue. Its making a 1inch splatter on the steel just 5-6in high. So any links to where I can get what I need would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

    Heres some pics of my new beauty! Will need advice on a holster for it since Im only used to carrying a 1911 in a holster and dont know what frame/barrel size is ideal for this particular pistol. Something OWB without the use of a belt would be idea for around the farm (I cant wear a belt due to a medical issue) Something that has a clipon to the pants would be great.







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    Default Re: Just bought a New M66 357 COMBAT MAGNUM! LOVE IT!

    Nice and Nice.... Stainless Steel with the blacked out trigger, hammer, sights and cylinder release is soooo sweet.

    I also like that the under lug is shorter than the barrel.

    Enjoy it!

    Kobsw

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    Default Re: Just bought a New M66 357 COMBAT MAGNUM! LOVE IT!

    I have no advise, just wanted to say you got some purdy guns there.
    Some people just plain suck.
    If you're gonna be dumb ya gotta be tough.

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    Default Re: Just bought a New M66 357 COMBAT MAGNUM! LOVE IT!

    Might not be optimal for you but I would try a lighter bullet. It should shoot lower.

    If not you might want to contact S&W.

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    Default Re: Just bought a New M66 357 COMBAT MAGNUM! LOVE IT!

    They used to make rear sight blades of different heights. You could buy the blade or whole rear sight assembly. Not sure if they do this for the newer models but you think they would. My model 500 came with two front sights of different height. They can be changed easily by pushing in a spring loaded detent. Your 66 has a pinned front sight. This is a bit more involved. If memory serves me correctly I believe the pins come out/go in in one direction. I could be wrong and the newer ones may be different. It almost looks like a roll pin from the pictures in which case it would be easier.

    If it were me I'd order a complete rear sight assembly if available since they are easy to swap out. The blade can be a PITA.
    Last edited by pennlineman; March 14th, 2015 at 09:33 PM.

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    Default Re: Just bought a New M66 357 COMBAT MAGNUM! LOVE IT!

    well the gun is broken OF COURSE my luck, (you guys dont know my luck in general) and its getting sent back to SW. also had dealer make note that its shooting super high

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    Default Re: Just bought a New M66 357 COMBAT MAGNUM! LOVE IT!

    Great revolvers. I have a Mod. 66, made in 1974 with the original stainless blade and rear sights. The giant target grips have been replaced with a set of checkered rosewood from Altamont Co.


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    Default Re: Just bought a New M66 357 COMBAT MAGNUM! LOVE IT!

    Quote Originally Posted by Dont4get2doubletap View Post
    well the gun is broken OF COURSE my luck, (you guys dont know my luck in general) and its getting sent back to SW. also had dealer make note that its shooting super high
    Details?

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    Default Re: Just bought a New M66 357 COMBAT MAGNUM! LOVE IT!

    Quote Originally Posted by pennlineman View Post
    Details?
    trigger got real gritty all of a sudden and took it apart to look inside to see if there was grit or metal shavings from manufacturing inside and everything looked ok so took to dealer who opened it back up and played with it for an hour and 10min getting it to work sporadically which is the most concerning part, it shoudl either click and cycle or not. so off to SW it goes.

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