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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: BIGINNER on April 01, 2010, 03:22:18 PM

Title: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: BIGINNER on April 01, 2010, 03:22:18 PM: I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A HANDGUN FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW, I WAS MOSTLEY LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SMALL AND CONCEALABLE, WELL AFTER THINKING IT THROUGH A LITTLE, I DECIDED THAT I AM GOING TO GET A TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG,

THE REASON FOR MY CHOICE IS, I WON'T BE GETTING MY CWP ANYTIME SOON, (THATS WHAT I TOLD MY WIFE) I'LL PROBABLY GET IT NEXT MONTH. SO I'M JUST GOING TO GET A NICE REVOLVER, THAT HAS SOME BALLS AND IS INEXPENSIVE. AND ONCE I GET MY CWP I CAN CONVINCE MY WIFE THAT I NEAD A SMALL CONCEALABLE GUN, IF I GET A SMALL GUN FIRST,.. SHE WON'T SEE THE POINT IN LETTING MY GET A BIG ONE SINCE I'LL HAVE A GUN ALREADY... :chuckle: :chuckle: HOPEFULLY MY PLAN WORKS, (I'M PRETTY SURE IT WILL) :chuckle: SO IS THERE ANY REASON WHY I SHOULDN'T GET THE TAURUS 66? I WANT A 357 MAG REVOLVER, BUT OPEN TO OTHER BRANDS.
Title: Re: RUGER 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: BIGINNER on April 01, 2010, 03:23:52 PM: OH, AND I'M STILL TRYING TO MAKE UP MY MIND IF I SHOULD GET ONE WITH A 6" OR 4" BARREL
Title: Re: RUGER 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: GoldTip on April 01, 2010, 03:27:05 PM: There is no reason not to get that gun, but please don't yell about it. Personally I would get a four inch barrel. The accuracy difference between a 4 and a 6" barrel is most likely negligible but the ability to carry would be easier with the four inch. If you really want big accuracy or extended reach then go with the REALLLLY long barrel. I believe you can get a lot of rugers up into the 11 and even 12" range.
Title: Re: RUGER 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: satchel3006 on April 01, 2010, 03:38:37 PM: whats a ruger 66? do you mean a security 6 or speed 6? ive got a a ruger gp100 with a 4" barrel i had the 6" but i prefer the 4" the sp101 might be another option as it smaller than the gp100
Title: Re: RUGER 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: bobcat on April 01, 2010, 03:39:30 PM: Doesn't Smith & Wesson have a model 66?
Title: Re: RUGER 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: BIGINNER on April 01, 2010, 03:48:19 PM: Quote from: satchel3006 on April 01, 2010, 03:38:37 PM
whats a ruger 66? do you mean a security 6 or speed 6? ive got a a ruger gp100 with a 4" barrel i had the 6" but i prefer the 4" the sp101 might be another option as it smaller than the gp100

MY BAD... I MENT TAURUS 66. CHANGED THE TITLE
Title: Re: RUGER 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: littlemac on April 01, 2010, 03:48:20 PM: Quote from: bobcat on April 01, 2010, 03:39:30 PM
Doesn't Smith & Wesson have a model 66?

I know they have a 686 or a model 60 as well, haven't seen a 66 in Smith.

Ruger is a Security Six I believe.
Title: Re: RUGER 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: littlemac on April 01, 2010, 03:49:53 PM: Quote from: BIGINNER on April 01, 2010, 03:48:19 PM
Quote from: satchel3006 on April 01, 2010, 03:38:37 PM
whats a ruger 66? do you mean a security 6 or speed 6? ive got a a ruger gp100 with a 4" barrel i had the 6" but i prefer the 4" the sp101 might be another option as it smaller than the gp100

MY BAD... I MENT TAURUS 66. CHANGED THE TITLE

There you go. Please turn of your caps or folks will think you are rude :chuckle:
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: chrisb on April 01, 2010, 04:30:34 PM: I LOVE MY SECURITY SIX..... BUT NOT SO MUCH THAT I SHOULD BE YELLING ABOUT IT.
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: snagglepants on April 01, 2010, 05:04:33 PM: I have the Taurus 66. It is Stainless, 4" barrel and I LOVE having 7 shots instead of 6. Very nice gun, I outfitted it with Hogue Laminated Wood grips, it is gorgeous. I think that as long as your marriage doesn't suffer (too much) it is very important that you get this gun!!!
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: Bofire on April 01, 2010, 05:16:05 PM: :)a 6 inch 357 is a very sweet shooter, open carry makes no difference between a 4 or a 6, concealed, well good luck :chuckle:
I think a Tarus 66 is a copy of a S&W 586/686, maybe a 19/66 :dunno:
Good gun in a smith.
I do admire your forethought and plan, hope it works out. :dunno:
but I think you need at least one of each!
Carl
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 01, 2010, 05:40:14 PM: good luck with the wife lol i really like the tarus line up and own several 8) myself
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: duckaholic on April 01, 2010, 10:33:48 PM: not a bad choice at all the only thing i recommend is a new set of grips it might just be me but taurus grips are very thin and don't feel to good in the hand when shooting the .357 mags :twocents:
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: jdb on April 03, 2010, 04:23:03 PM: A good friend of mine and I each own that same make and model and they're both very accurate.
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: Blacklab on April 03, 2010, 04:44:10 PM: Quote from: duckaholic on April 01, 2010, 10:33:48 PM
not a bad choice at all the only thing i recommend is a new set of grips it might just be me but taurus grips are very thin and don't feel to good in the hand when shooting the .357 mags :twocents:

Have to agree. Picked up the cia 650 first thing I did was change the grips to hogue. A buddy has a tracker same.
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: Kent Hunter on April 03, 2010, 06:13:14 PM: You'll like it.
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: BIGINNER on April 15, 2010, 02:21:45 PM: ok, one more question, what if i get one with a 12" barrel? but also get a 6" barrel, i found one for really cheap with a 12" barrel, but would like to have it with a 6". there's no way i can find a better deal, but i was just wondering... how hard it it to switch up the barrels? would it void the warrenty?
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: Special T on April 15, 2010, 02:35:07 PM: Go with the 12 if you just gona hunt with it... a 6in is required for hunting.... I hunted with my fathers 357 colt trooper model and it was awsome for the deep dark dank woods... a pleasure to hunt with! 6 in is a good all pourpose length... And the pistol can be used in firearm restricted areas! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: satchel3006 on April 15, 2010, 02:41:53 PM: a 4" is required for hunting
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: BIGINNER on April 15, 2010, 02:44:27 PM: :yeah:
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on April 15, 2010, 02:59:39 PM: Quote
ok, one more question, what if i get one with a 12" barrel? but also get a 6" barrel,

What? You think the barrels are interchangable on a Taurus 66?

-Steve
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: BIGINNER on April 15, 2010, 03:01:17 PM: Quote from: JackOfAllTrades on April 15, 2010, 02:59:39 PM
Quote
ok, one more question, what if i get one with a 12" barrel? but also get a 6" barrel,

What? You think the barrels are interchangable on a Taurus 66?

-Steve
i'm not sure, i think they are, i saw several barrels for sale on gunbroker.
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: BIGINNER on April 15, 2010, 03:05:14 PM: go down to page 21. looks like they are.

but i'm curiouse if it would void the warrenty, and how hard it is to do.

http://www.taurususa.com/pdf/revolver-manual.pdf (http://www.taurususa.com/pdf/revolver-manual.pdf)
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on April 15, 2010, 03:18:17 PM: Barrel length is 3,4 or 6". 11 3/4" is the total length of the gun.

-Steve
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on April 15, 2010, 03:23:52 PM: Quote from: JackOfAllTrades on April 15, 2010, 03:18:17 PM
Barrel length is 3,4 or 6". 11 3/4" is the total length of the gun.

-Steve

OK.. I see where they list the 66S as a Silhouette gun with a 12" barrel.

As a medium frame gun in .357mag. STUPID.... You can't even load it hot enough for Silhouette.

And no.. the 66 would require a gun smith to interchange the barrel. It's not a Dan Wesson!

Get the 6"! Better yet, Get a Ruger GP100 with 6" barrel. Or a Ruger BlackHawk in 357mag with 6" barrel.

-Steve
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: Special T on April 15, 2010, 04:59:49 PM: my bad :bash:
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on April 15, 2010, 07:41:41 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: Special T on April 16, 2010, 09:49:56 AM: now that's a nice set up!
Title: Re: TAURUS 66 IN 357 MAG
Post by: BIGINNER on April 16, 2010, 11:05:06 AM: Quote from: JackOfAllTrades on April 15, 2010, 07:41:41 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
THATS WHAT KIND OF SETUP I WANT.