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Smith & Wesson Model 66
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	No Data
Length:	7.5-in	Height:	No Data
Barrel:	2.5-in	Weight:	32-oz
Variant 1 of 2

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (158 grain bullet)178540 Recoil Factor (158 grain bullet)9.6 ft-lb Total Capacity6 rounds ConcealabilityFair Defense Factor68%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Revolver
Produced:	1974 - 2004
Caliber:	.357 Mag
Action:	revolving chamber
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	hammer block
Cylinder:	6-round
Frame:	stainless steel
Grip:	Uncle Mike's rubber
Sights:	red ramp front, adjustable black rear
Notes:	stainless steel barrel

Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$675.00	Used Est:	$715.00
Last Update:	2/3/2023

About the Gun

Introduced in the 1970's the Models 65 and 66 are respectively fixed and adjustable sight versions of stainless steel 'K'-frame revolvers based on the original Model 13 Military & Police Heavy Barrel revolver developed for the New York State Police.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.357 Magnum
Alias:	.357 Smith & Wesson Magnum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		158 grains
MV:	1130 ft/sec	ME:	448 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

Smith & Wesson introduced this cartridge for its heavy-frame revolver. Ammunition was developed by Winchester in cooperation with Smith & Wesson. Using a lengthened and strengthened version of the .38 Special case, the .357 Magnum was rapidly accepted by hunters and law enforcement. At the time of its introduction, it was claimed to easily pierce the body panels of automobiles and crack engine blocks. While it has less power than the .44 Magnum, it compares favorably to the 10mm Norma and .45 ACP, but with better armor penetration. Today factories offer over fifty different loadings in this caliber.

User Rating

2	User Ratings
2	User Comments

User Comments

S&W .357
By EdnHSV on 16 Jan 2023
This is a double action pistol I inherited. This pistol is awesome. It's point on every time. It's more accurate at a distance when loaded with .38 ammo. This gun is "hawg leg" no doubt. It's not a great conceal carry gun by any measure but if your trying to bring down wild hogs or coyotes at close range this is your partner.

STRONG & BEAUTIFUL K-FRAME GUN
By quavis on 26 Sep 2021
Here is one powerful .357 Magnum Pistol of the great Smith & Wesson line that has returned after a 10 year absence, then reintroduced in 2014 even better with a K-frame (medium-profile) and comes with a red/orange insert front sight and a white outline rear adjustable sight. The double action trigger on this revolver is extremely smooth. One trip to the range showed me it has much kick but discipline and control is what I have to work on. A fun shooter!