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Cossack · February 22, 2013, 06:23 PM

It seems like anything under $600 is a decent deal nowadays. Over $700 is probably too much, unless it's perfect and you like it. They certainly go for more than the 4" Model 19s.

I don't know about the 19s, but the no-dash model 66s were sometimes said to bind cylinders from overheating with too much of a magnum work out at one time. I think it's a rare problem, and it was fixed with the first variation.

You could also look for flame cutting on the topstrap near the forcing cone from firing too much hot 125 grain ammo, but I suspect that problem is also exaggerated.

Good luck! I with you on the attraction to these guns. My grandfather carried one for work a few decades ago.

February 22, 2013, 06:23 PM	#3
Cossack Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2006 Posts: 260	It seems like anything under $600 is a decent deal nowadays. Over $700 is probably too much, unless it's perfect and you like it. They certainly go for more than the 4" Model 19s. I don't know about the 19s, but the no-dash model 66s were sometimes said to bind cylinders from overheating with too much of a magnum work out at one time. I think it's a rare problem, and it was fixed with the first variation. You could also look for flame cutting on the topstrap near the forcing cone from firing too much hot 125 grain ammo, but I suspect that problem is also exaggerated. Good luck! I with you on the attraction to these guns. My grandfather carried one for work a few decades ago.