Tallball
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I had some good 38 and 357 revolvers, but didn't have a 6" DA 357 that I really liked. A few months ago I ran across this Taurus Model 66 for around $300. It seemed to be in nice condition, so I went ahead and rolled the dice.
Wow. Sometimes you get lucky. I've owned two other Model 66 variants that are/were nice revolvers, but this one is in another league. It must be pretty old. The other Taurus revolvers I've owned (I've had some nice Model 66 and Model 85 variants) have all had transfer bar safeties. This one has some kind of hammer block safety. I know that it's an "Old Model 66", but I don't know exactly when it was made.
The trigger is phenomenal. I own quite a few revolvers: S&W, Colt, Ruger, etc. The only one that has a better DA trigger is my K22 Masterpiece from the 1950's. I was hoping for a good trigger, but had to settle for great instead.
It's a very accurate and fun to shoot revolver. I'm obviously very pleased. I do have a couple of questions, though. I'm curious when Taurus switched from a hammer block safety to a transfer bar safety. I would also like to get some larger grips for it, but I remember from past experience that grips made for the newer Model 66 won't fit. It would be even more accurate for me with some Pachmayers or something like that on it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Wow. Sometimes you get lucky. I've owned two other Model 66 variants that are/were nice revolvers, but this one is in another league. It must be pretty old. The other Taurus revolvers I've owned (I've had some nice Model 66 and Model 85 variants) have all had transfer bar safeties. This one has some kind of hammer block safety. I know that it's an "Old Model 66", but I don't know exactly when it was made.
The trigger is phenomenal. I own quite a few revolvers: S&W, Colt, Ruger, etc. The only one that has a better DA trigger is my K22 Masterpiece from the 1950's. I was hoping for a good trigger, but had to settle for great instead.
It's a very accurate and fun to shoot revolver. I'm obviously very pleased. I do have a couple of questions, though. I'm curious when Taurus switched from a hammer block safety to a transfer bar safety. I would also like to get some larger grips for it, but I remember from past experience that grips made for the newer Model 66 won't fit. It would be even more accurate for me with some Pachmayers or something like that on it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.