{"id":192573,"date":"2023-11-04T16:19:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T21:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=184626"},"modified":"2023-11-04T16:19:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T21:19:53","slug":"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\/","title":{"rendered":"S&#038;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3310-1-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 66\" class=\"wp-image-184844\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get six rounds of .357 Magnum power on tap with a Smith &amp; Wesson Model 66. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">9<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/product\/model-66-combat-magnum-\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\">Model 66 Combat Magnum<\/a> is built on a Smith &amp; Wesson K-frame. It&#8217;s common to think the K stands for King, but then that&#8217;s wrong. A K-frame is a medium size frame revolver smaller than S&amp;W\u2019s N-frame and larger than their J-frame. Still, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/products\/k-frame\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\">S&amp;W\u2019s K-frames<\/a> region supreme when it comes to revolvers, offering a near-perfect balance of power, weight, and accuracy. Call it iconic, call it the lineage, I call it a damn nice .357 Magnum for defense work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-how-is-a-model-66-like-a-model-19\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">How Is A Model 66 Like A Model 19?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-s-amp-w-s-k-frame-revolver-legacy\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">S&amp;W\u2019s K-Frame Revolver Legacy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-combat-magnum-defined\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">Combat Magnum Defined<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-da-trigger\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">DA Trigger<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-model-66-front-sight\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">The Model 66 Front Sight<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-versatile-357-magnum\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">Versatile .357 Magnum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-empty-brass-and-sore-palms\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">Empty Brass and Sore Palms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-read-more-smith-amp-amp-wesson-model-19-classic-return-of-the-combat-magnum\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">READ MORE: Smith &amp;amp; Wesson Model 19 Classic \u2013 Return of the Combat Magnum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-high-grip-for-better-control\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">High Grip For Better Control<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-new-model-66-wise-carry-decision\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" data-level=\"2\">The New Model 66 &#8211; Wise Carry Decision<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3312-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum\" class=\"wp-image-184846\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Model 66 Combat Magnum is built on S&amp;W&#8217;s K-frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-a-model-66-like-a-model-19\">How Is A Model 66 Like A Model 19?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The original Model 66 Combat Magnum was produced from 1971 to 2005 and was the stainless steel variant of the Model 19 which was the blued version and introduced in 1957. Back in the day, the Model 19 was designed for law enforcement with a mid-size frame that was lightweight so it was easier to carry yet still provided six .357 Magnum cartridges on tap. In 2014, S&amp;W re-introduced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/product\/model-66\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\">4-inch barrel Model 66<\/a>. In 2017 the 2.75-inch barrel variant was released and is still in production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-s-amp-w-s-k-frame-revolver-legacy\">S&amp;W\u2019s K-Frame Revolver Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of S&amp;W\u2019s popular revolvers are built on a K-frame. The Model 66 and 19 you now know about but there is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/product\/k-frame-150477\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\">Model 17 in .22 LR<\/a>, the Model 48 in .22 Magnum, the Model 10 in .38 Special, and a number of other blued and stainless models. Originally the Model 19 and other K-frames were prone stretch or crack frames from a steady diet of magnum ammunition. That did not deter the popularity of the Model 19. Users just practiced with .38 Special ammo and loaded .357 Magnum for defense use. New K-frames, including the Model 66-8 Combat Magnum, addressed the issue and have a slightly redesigned and more robust frame with a thicker forcing cone. The \u201c-8\u201d in the model name indicates the eight design changes to the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another design tweak is in the lock-up. The original Model 66 locked the front of the cylinder via a pin in the shroud and the end of the ejector rod. The new 66-8 locks the front of the cylinder with a ball detent on the frame that locks into the crane. There was no wiggle in the cylinder of my 66. It locks up tight. New K-frames have been designed to take the pounding of hot magnum loads with no issues other than a sore palm of your shooting hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3315-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"S&amp;W cylinder ball detent on the frame locks into the crane.\" class=\"wp-image-184848\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 66 locks the front of the cylinder with a ball detent on the frame that locks into the crane.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-combat-magnum-defined\">Combat Magnum Defined<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Model 66-8 has a 6-round capacity, a 2.75-inch barrel, rubber stocks, an adjustable rear sight, and a DA\/SA trigger. It also has good accuracy as I found out. Before shooting the Model 66, I dry-fired it in DA trigger mode until my trigger finger ached and I was accustomed to the trigger pull. DA trigger pull weight measured a heavy 15 pounds. A heavy DA trigger pull weight makes shooting revolvers more difficult. If the pull was heavy it was also smooth with no stacking. The 66-8 uses a flat main spring rather than a coil spring. Did it really feel like 15 pounds? No, but other than that I liked the way the Model 66-8 felt in my hand\u2014comfortable, lightweight, and a natural pointer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3319-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"S&amp;W handgun uses a flat main spring.\" class=\"wp-image-184860\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The S&amp;W Model 66 uses a flat main spring rather than a coil spring, so there is no stacking.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 66-8 is built with a two-piece barrel, using an inner steel barrel tube with an outer sleeve. The top of the barrel is serrated and the muzzle is crowned. The finish is matte stainless on the frame, barrel sleeve, and cylinder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-da-trigger\">DA Trigger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The trigger, cylinder latch, and hammer are blued and contrast nicely with the rest of the gun. The hammer spur sports a wide checkered rectangular pad which helps when cocking the hammer. In contrast, the trigger was wide and smooth. I like a smooth trigger on a concealed carry DA revolver because I know I will be firing in DA mode in a defense situation. With a smooth trigger, my trigger finger slides across the face of a trigger during the long DA pull. Serrated triggers don\u2019t allow your finger to slip which can make it more difficult to control during the DA trigger stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3313-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Smith and Wesson Trigger\" class=\"wp-image-184861\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The wide, smooth trigger enables your trigger finger to slide across the face of a trigger during the long DA pull.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-model-66-front-sight\">The Model 66 Front Sight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The front sight is a red insert ramp that debuted in the 1970s. It is old school for sure, but the front sight is pinned in place and can be replaced if you want something in a fiber optic or tritium. The rear sight is adjustable and the shooter-facing side is serrated to reduce glare. The Model 66 uses a full-length ejector rod. The longer length helps to eject cases more efficiently from the chambers ensuring the cases fall from the gun and don\u2019t get hung up like they can with short strike ejectors. The edges on the frame and cylinder are rounded so there are no sharp edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3311-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Front sight on S&amp;W Model 66\" class=\"wp-image-184850\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The front sight on the S&amp;W Model 66 is a red insert ramp that debuted in the 1970s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rubber grip is thin with palm swells and does a good job of filling the area behind the trigger guard that can whack the knuckle of your middle finger. The texture is slightly sticky and it feels good in hand. There are finger grooves, too, and they help to keep your grip when squeezing off magnum rounds. For EDC, the grip is long but not that difficult to conceal. Since the grip was thin I expected the palm of my shooting hand to be pounded during recoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3317-1024x932.jpg\" alt=\"Rubber grip on S&amp;W Model 66.\" class=\"wp-image-184852\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rubber grip is thin with palm swells and fills the area behind the trigger guard well. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-versatile-357-magnum\">Versatile .357 Magnum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since a .357 Magnum is compatible with both .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges, I ran an assortment. I ran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armscor.com\/ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\">Armscor<\/a> .38 Special ammo loaded with a 158-grain FMJ bullet. For .357 Magnum loads I used two; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aguilaammo.com\/products\/357-magnum-semi-jacketed-soft-point\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\">Aguila<\/a> loaded with a 158-grain JSP and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalpremium.com\/handgun\/premium-personal-defense\/personal-defense-hydra-shok\/11-P357HS1.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\">Federal Premium Hydra-Shok<\/a> loaded with a 158-grain JHP bullet. The 158-grain bullet is a popular bullet weight for the .357 Magnum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-empty-brass-and-sore-palms\">Empty Brass and Sore Palms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I used my range bag as a rest for accuracy testing and found the Model 66-8 had game. My best 5-shot group at 15 yards measured 1.02 inches with Federal Hydra-Shok 357 Mag ammo. The Hydr-shok offered a bit of felt recoil in the palm of my hand. As I mentioned, you might want to use .38 Special ammo for extended training and load up .357 Magnum for self-defense. With the Armscor .38 Special load, my best group measured 1.45 inches. The best group with the Aguila .357 Magnum ammunition opened up a bit but still, 2.64 inches at 15 yards is good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-read-more-smith-amp-amp-wesson-model-19-classic-return-of-the-combat-magnum\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/smith-wesson-model-19-classic-return-of-the-combat-magnum\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smith &amp;amp; Wesson Model 19 Classic \u2013 Return of the Combat Magnum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3305-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Shooter with glasses and hearing protection shooting the Smith and Wesson Model 66\" class=\"wp-image-184863\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Going full speed with Hydra-Shok and Aguila ammo gives you a new meaning on recoil control.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For speed shooting, I placed an IDPA target at 10 yards and fired in DA at the center of mass as fast as I could while still being accurate. Training exercises like this push you to that point where too much speed with the trigger can cause a miss on the target. Better to get hits on the target rather than miss. Going full speed with Hydra-Shok and Aguila ammo gives you a new meaning on recoil control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3307-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Target and S&amp;W Model 66.\" class=\"wp-image-184855\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nice 6-shot group fired DA from 7 yards with the S&amp;W Model 66.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-grip-for-better-control\">High Grip For Better Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In DA mode using a two-hand grip, I gripped the 66 as high up the grip as I could to reduce the distance between my grip and the bore axis. That helps reduce muzzle grip when shooting a revolver and enables me to recover from recoil faster and control muzzle flips especially with hot loads. We had no issues shucking empty brass. The 66 performed well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3302-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"High grip on the S&amp;W Model 66. \" class=\"wp-image-184857\" title=\"2 - S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A high grip on the S&amp;W Model 66 allows you to better manage recoil and muzzle flip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-new-model-66-wise-carry-decision\">The New Model 66 &#8211; Wise Carry Decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Model 66-8 Combat Magnum lives up to the K-frame\u2019s reputation. In my opinion, a .357 magnum is a good choice for self-defense, and I\u2019d prefer to carry the .357 Magnum in a revolver like the S&amp;W Model 66 Combat Magnum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-model-66-combat-magnum-benchmark-in-357-magnum-carry\" title=\"S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Model 66-8 Combat Magnum lives up to the K-frame\u2019s reputation. 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