bunnspecial
Regular Member
Just thought I'd report back here that I handled a new model 66 at an LGS today. The "street price" actually wasn't too bad, at $699.
In any case, the flat spot at the bottom of the barrel is gone, so the issue with 125gr ammunition should be also. The ejector rod lacks the front lock-up point-rather the yoke locks up at the front.
One thing that really struck me about the new gun was the balance. The barrel profile is more like what's seen on a heavy barrel model 10 or model 13(or alternatively a 64 and 65), and the gun is a bit more front heavy than I'm use to with the classic model 19 and 66. The difference isn't huge, but it's definitely there.
In any case, the flat spot at the bottom of the barrel is gone, so the issue with 125gr ammunition should be also. The ejector rod lacks the front lock-up point-rather the yoke locks up at the front.
One thing that really struck me about the new gun was the balance. The barrel profile is more like what's seen on a heavy barrel model 10 or model 13(or alternatively a 64 and 65), and the gun is a bit more front heavy than I'm use to with the classic model 19 and 66. The difference isn't huge, but it's definitely there.