pointfiveoh
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The gun shop around here as a few of these on police trade in for 275. I don't know much about revolvers so is that a good/great deal? What should I check to make sure it's in good shape if I decide to pick one up?
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SW 66 .357 4" barrel
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They are good guns, and thats a fair price
Some other things to look at. If you new.
Pull the hammer back and check the amount of play in the cylinder. Then hold the hammer and pull the trigger and hold it back and let the hammer go down till its stops. With the trigger still pulled again check the play of the cylinder. It will move a little but compair it to a new gun and you will tell the difference if its a tired gun.
Open the cylinder and check the top strap. Where the barrel and the cylinder meet look along the top strap on the inside. The gasses that exchape between the barrel and the cylinder will over a long time make a small cut on the metal there. This is another way to age a tired gun.
Out side of that if every thing else is tight and has a nice smooth trigger
take it home.
Some other things to look at. If you new.
Pull the hammer back and check the amount of play in the cylinder. Then hold the hammer and pull the trigger and hold it back and let the hammer go down till its stops. With the trigger still pulled again check the play of the cylinder. It will move a little but compair it to a new gun and you will tell the difference if its a tired gun.
Open the cylinder and check the top strap. Where the barrel and the cylinder meet look along the top strap on the inside. The gasses that exchape between the barrel and the cylinder will over a long time make a small cut on the metal there. This is another way to age a tired gun.
Out side of that if every thing else is tight and has a nice smooth trigger
take it home.
Good gun
I bought mine new years ago and it is my oldest revolver in the case. There will be just a slight bit of rotational play in the cylinder but not much. Cylinder gap at the barrel breach should be probably no more than 12 thousands. Look for flame cutting above the cylinder gap like the other guy says. Check for damage on the muzzle at the edge of the bore. Also inspect the forcing cone at the rear of the barrel to make sure it is not cracked from excessive full power loads. This K frame will last longer if fired alot with 38 special loads or downloaded handloads, full bore loads for carry use. I did an action job on mine and put on some good Uncle Mikes grips that wrap around the rear strap. Pachmayrs are good too. I especially appreciate the orange front sight and the white outline on the rear. Easy to pick up with my older eyes. This one is a keeper for sure. Just wish I had the version of the magnum with fixed sights for use on the nightstand as a backup, not a replacement.
I bought mine new years ago and it is my oldest revolver in the case. There will be just a slight bit of rotational play in the cylinder but not much. Cylinder gap at the barrel breach should be probably no more than 12 thousands. Look for flame cutting above the cylinder gap like the other guy says. Check for damage on the muzzle at the edge of the bore. Also inspect the forcing cone at the rear of the barrel to make sure it is not cracked from excessive full power loads. This K frame will last longer if fired alot with 38 special loads or downloaded handloads, full bore loads for carry use. I did an action job on mine and put on some good Uncle Mikes grips that wrap around the rear strap. Pachmayrs are good too. I especially appreciate the orange front sight and the white outline on the rear. Easy to pick up with my older eyes. This one is a keeper for sure. Just wish I had the version of the magnum with fixed sights for use on the nightstand as a backup, not a replacement.
I bought two retired P.D. model 66s (2 1/2") a couple years back. Even gave one to my mother.
Also, most law enforcement revolvers have had a steady diet of light training loads (usually wad-cutters). They tend to make the weapons smoother, rather than wear them out.
Both me and mom are pleased with ours.
Also, most law enforcement revolvers have had a steady diet of light training loads (usually wad-cutters). They tend to make the weapons smoother, rather than wear them out.
Both me and mom are pleased with ours.