The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by KSJEEPER

Yay, judgemental and unnecessary post of the week!!!

FWIW, I shot 200k + rounds out of a 240g, M2, and Mk19 in the Corps, as did all those around me. All with no eye protection of any kind and whaddayaknow... we can all still see.

Eye protection is cool and all, but the argument isn't dissimilar to the ad nauseum ATGATT arguments which infer that rolling out of your driveway in anything less will result in immediate dismemberment.

Thanks for solving the world's problems, one internet post at a time...

I love it!

[HardCase]

Originally Posted by EvilGenius

I never really thought to look into it before, but I just figure hammer mounted was a thing of the past.

Learnt somthin new every day.

The 66-2 was made between 1982 and 1985. S&W went to frame-mounted/floating firing pins circa 1998. So in that respect it is a thing of the past.

[EvilGenius]

Originally Posted by HardCase

The 66-2 was made between 1982 and 1985. S&W went to frame-mounted/floating firing pins circa 1998. So in that respect it is a thing of the past.

Ah...

[_cy_]

finding out all sorts of history of S&W 66-2 .. first of the crush fit barrels. so no more pinned barrel and recessed cylinder.

K frame revolvers have a milled flat at 6 oclock on forcing cone. 19 series had problems with forcing cones splitting when shot with under 125gr .357. No documented cases of any stainless forcing cones on 66 series split. Stainless is harder to machine and tougher.

early 66 had a reputation of being let out of S&W too tight. my 66-2 had less than 100rds shot and was only used to qualify by a reserve Deputy Sheriff.

first trip to gun range, after about 100rds... 66-2 cylinder jammed tight.... bummer, would not go back into frame. sat 66-2 down to let cool down, but it didn't make any difference.

hence why picture of 66-2 torn completely down. problem ended up being powder traces under ejector plate. cleaned area and 66-2 went back to normal. side to side was almost zero to .01in.

tolerances was so tight, least little bit of trash under ejector place would lock up 66-2. after doing a trigger job to smooth out double action. loaded up 200rds and headed for the range.

after 12 rounds... 66-2 locked up again ... bummer... cleaned under ejector, back to normal. did this for the next 100 rds. 66-2 slowly improved. shot another 100 rounds... things improved to where ejector plate didn't need cleaning between loads.

after 200rds of hammering. side to side improved to .02in. cylinder quite jamming. problem of too tight solved.

stoning all internal parts that rubs against metal

[BMW Kurt]

Originally Posted by Rubber Cow

Of all the grips I tried on my PPKS/S I liked the Pachmeyer brand the best.

Really? I saw them on Amazon.com but I am not familiar with them. They seen to wrap all around and form the backstrap. Do they interfere with the beaver tail?

[rollinrob]

Originally Posted by HardCase

The 66-2 was made between 1982 and 1985. S&W went to frame-mounted/floating firing pins circa 1998. So in that respect it is a thing of the past.

Got my 66-2 a couple of months ago. I think the correct term for the firing pin is called the "hammer nose". no spring in the Hammer Nose untill the 66-3 i believe. Fine, well made guns.

My K-Frames one a K22 and the 66-2





New Hogue grips

[ttpete]

Originally Posted by rollinrob

Got my 66-2 a couple of months ago. I think the correct term for the firing pin is called the "hammer nose". no spring in the Hammer Nose untill the 66-3 i believe. Fine, well made guns.

My K-Frames one a K22 and the 66-2

I have a K-22 Outdoorsman of 1933 vintage, and a pre-Model 18 Combat Masterpiece, which is essentially a 4 inch K-22.

[_cy_]

Originally Posted by rollinrob

Got my 66-2 a couple of months ago. I think the correct term for the firing pin is called the "hammer nose". no spring in the Hammer Nose untill the 66-3 i believe. Fine, well made guns.

My K-Frames one a K22 and the 66-2

New Hogue grips

very NICE!! you must like long barrels ... looks very accurate.
my 66-2 with 4in barrel hits a bottle cap at 20yds with no problems.
that's unsupported single action mode.

[Fire Escape]

Originally Posted by HardCase

The 66-2 was made between 1982 and 1985. S&W went to frame-mounted/floating firing pins circa 1998. So in that respect it is a thing of the past.

Way to make me feel old!
My 'newest' S&W revolver, a 696 has the hammer mounted pin so I had to look and see when I bought it - January 1997. That would probably make it a '96 production run and fit with your circa '98 change date. Hard to believe that it was bought 15 years ago, it's one of my 'new' ones!



Bruce

[rollinrob]

Originally Posted by _cy_

very NICE!! you must like long barrels ... looks very accurate.
my 66-2 with 4in barrel hits a bottle cap at 20yds with no problems.
that's unsupported single action mode.

I want a .357 with a 4 inch barrel but these were at a local dealer and the price was right. A GP100 or older 686 with a 4 inch barrel will be next or a S&W Model 27 or a ..........

[HardCase]

Originally Posted by rollinrob

Got my 66-2 a couple of months ago. I think the correct term for the firing pin is called the "hammer nose". no spring in the Hammer Nose untill the 66-3 i believe. Fine, well made guns.

My K-Frames one a K22 and the 66-2

Sweet 66. I love 6" 66s and 19s. I have a 66-1 2.5" and a 66-7 4", but definitely am looking for a 6", think those are among the most nicely balanced and accurate revolvers on the planet. I passed on one at a gun show a while back, thinking I could find one for less $, but no luck. Inherited a 6" 19 from my dad a few years ago, but my sister wanted it and I was happy to let her take it. Guess I'll just keep looking, the 6" guns seem generally less popular than the 4" and 2.5"s, but there don't seem to be all that many of them around either, making them a little tough to find.

[KeithinSC]

Originally Posted by BMW Kurt

Really? I saw them on Amazon.com but I am not familiar with them. They seen to wrap all around and form the backstrap. Do they interfere with the beaver tail?

Those are the grips I have on my PPK/S also. No problems whatsoevern no interference. Does make it 'fatter', but it fits my hand better. Not so slim anymore for concealed carry though, so bear that in mind. Had no choice back in 1993 when the factory plastic grips crumbled after two boxes of ammo

[koncha]

Thought I would ask the inmates...

Is $880 a good price for a numbers matching 1941 Luger in good condition?

[ttpete]

Originally Posted by KeithinSC

Those are the grips I have on my PPK/S also. No problems whatsoevern no interference. Does make it 'fatter', but it fits my hand better. Not so slim anymore for concealed carry though, so bear that in mind. Had no choice back in 1993 when the factory plastic grips crumbled after two boxes of ammo

I have a set on my .22 cal PP. I like them.

[dr350maniac]

Springfield XDM 9mm, competition model (5.25" barrel with fiber optic front sights.)