Nice older wheel guns!!!

[n9znd]

I have been wanting to get a Smith 686 or Model 66 for a while. You always here about the other lines being pretty crappy guns (taurus Etc.). Well I picked up a Rossi M971 .357 in a trade. I was very hessitant at first until I felt the grip and the trigger. I thought WOW the grip is awesome and the trigger was very smooth and I hate to say it but about as good as I have felt on any stock Smith. The Rear sight was plastic and was broken. It wasn't real clean but did not look like it had been shot much. It had a 3/4 Compensator sticking out the front that I was not sure about. First I shot the gun to see if it worked okay before I did anything else. Pretty impressive so far and even with half a sight seemed pretty accurate. I asked on INGO if the Comp should go and the answer was yes from everyone.
So I custom fit S&W rear sight, cut off the compensator and cleaned it real good. Had some trouble with the cylinder hanging up a little and found out that that air gap from Cylinder to forcing cone was none. I stoned the Cylinder to open the gap on two holes that where touching and now seems perfect.
The moral of the story: There are some pretty nice guns out there that can be had a pretty good deal. Some may need a little lov'in and a little work but if you are handy it can be done. Would I love to have a super tricked out Smith- Heck ya. But right now I am not willing to go out and drop 6 Bills on one when I think I got a pretty sweet little Revolver and really do not have the itch to get anything else right now. Jim

 

[Jeremiah]

Nice work, get this one at four guns?

 

[JohnP82]

Congrats! Looks good. I have had good experiences with Rossi revolvers. I have also never had a problem with my Taurus revolver either. Glad you are happy with it and hope it works out well for you.

 

[Ineverfollow]

I have a old model .66 was an FBI issued gun. Has the firing pin on the trigger. I love it great gun.

 

[voodoo304]

There's nothing wrong with that. I like S&W also but they aren't the end all be all of revolvers. Back in '04 I picked up a Charter Arms snubbie at a pawn shop for $150 that looked brand new. I have since gotten rid of my G26 and the snubbie is my edc and I love it. Nice looking shooter!

 

[n9znd]

Jeremiah,

I did get it at Four Guns- Great guys over there.


Alot of the "cheaper" guns lack the finishing process. The finishing process is what drives the cost up alot. You have to get a good one in the first place and then work it over from there. I like mine alot and I guess I must be a revolver guy because they give me the most thrill, Auto loaders do not seem to do that. I collect NAA minis. They are fine little revolvers and fun to mess with. Jim

 

[Ineverfollow]

I found a picture of her! I bought this gun to carry wile deer hunting. One day one will walk out in front of me within range and it's getting the .357 or I may put a second shot on if I need a second shot. I hunt with a muzzle loader. I am also going to qualify with it Saturday as a back up gun at the PD.

 

[lrahm]

Ithink you did good. I'm a big fan of the S&W models 19, 686 and 66. I also liked the red ramp front sight in your pictures.

 

[n9znd]

I think I did also. I got alot less than $300 in it. It would take alot more than that to get it. The Grip makes it one of the softer shooters with mags in it. Jim

 

[Skip]

Okay, I'll play!
Smith & Wesson M25 -7 45 Colt

Smith & Wesson M60 -13 38Spl

Smith & Wesson M586 -4 357Mag (Wife's target gun!)

Smith & Wesson M586 -5 (My target gun! Son had it and it got stolen from him about a year ago!)

Smith & Wesson M586 Nickel

Thanks for posting a thread dedicated to these fine shooters! Revolvers LIVE! (Even though it is a semi-auto world!)

 

[sbcman]

There's nothing wrong with that. I like S&W also but they aren't the end all be all of revolvers.

You, sir, have made my "list." Where's the neg rep when you need it

Jeremiah,

I did get it at Four Guns- Great guys over there.

Does this purchase make them "Three Guns" now

OK, enough with the jokes. Great deal on the Rossi! They are Smith clones, and they do them well. I've only been around a couple of them, but they were all smooth, accurate shooters.

 

[brutalone]

Older Rossi and taurus revolvers were great....

Here is some gun porn for you wheel gun guys...

 

[Syxxthkidd]

I really like the unfluted ones, it just looks cool!

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

I have a old model .66 was an FBI issued gun. Has the firing pin on the trigger. I love it great gun.

Firing pin on the trigger. I'd like to see how that works.

 

[turn n shoot]

Rossi made some pretty good guns. I personally think that Rossi & Taurus are pretty much of the samer quality. I have heard that Rossi did have some problems from time to time with QC, but if there is a problem any good S&W Gunsmith should be able to fit parts for it.

Congrats on your new shooter. Hope you enjoy it!

Tom

 

[shooter718]

Nice revolver Jim. This is Jordan Taylor. I've got a nice little 66. We should go shooting sometime. I'd like to try that out. Looks nice

 

[billybob44]

Has the firing pin on the trigger

I have a old model .66 was an FBI issued gun. Has the firing pin on the trigger. I love it great gun.

I don't think so...Firing pin on the HAMMER...Bill.

 

[billybob44]

I really like the unfluted ones, it just looks cool!

I do too==ESPECIALLY the ONES that are bouncing at the bottom of post #12!! NICE...Bill.

 

[Amishman44]

Except for my Gen 2 Glock 23...all my handguns are revolvers! Can't go wrong with them! I know very few quality semi-auto shooters...but I know several quality revolver shooter's! Most of the semi-auto shooter's that I know just shoot quantity / volume!

 

[sbcman]

Firing pin on the trigger. I'd like to see how that works.

I believe that was a very rare model