My first Cartridge revolver

GaryED50 · January 26, 2020, 09:49 AM

I started with black powder, a Colt walker replica and a 1851 navy replica. after two years I got tired of the clean up and went to my Local LGS (The Stockade) and bought a used Taurus model 66. 357 magnum revolver. waited the 15 days (California) and picked it up with 100 rounds of ammo. went straight to the range and fired all 100. Next day My shoulder and wrist hurt like crazy LOL

Gary

CajunBass · January 26, 2020, 10:58 AM

Congratulations Gary. I've always thought those older Taurus revolvers, identified by the wood grips, were darn good guns. I've owned several over the years.

At my LGS the other day they had a 66 like yours, but with a 4" barrel. Some wear externally, but tight mechanically. I was tempted, but I need another 4" 357 like....well...not very bad.

GaryED50 · January 26, 2020, 12:07 PM

This was back in the 80's Later I had the Barrel replaced with a 3inch and modified to DA only. around 2009-2010 I sold it to help pay for a S&W Model 29

Gary

January 26, 2020, 09:49 AM	#1
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	My first Cartridge revolver I started with black powder, a Colt walker replica and a 1851 navy replica. after two years I got tired of the clean up and went to my Local LGS (The Stockade) and bought a used Taurus model 66. 357 magnum revolver. waited the 15 days (California) and picked it up with 100 rounds of ammo. went straight to the range and fired all 100. Next day My shoulder and wrist hurt like crazy LOL Gary

January 26, 2020, 10:58 AM	#2
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	Congratulations Gary. I've always thought those older Taurus revolvers, identified by the wood grips, were darn good guns. I've owned several over the years. At my LGS the other day they had a 66 like yours, but with a 4" barrel. Some wear externally, but tight mechanically. I was tempted, but I need another 4" 357 like....well...not very bad. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

January 26, 2020, 12:07 PM	#3
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	This was back in the 80's Later I had the Barrel replaced with a 3inch and modified to DA only. around 2009-2010 I sold it to help pay for a S&W Model 29 Gary