I've been on a S&W kick lately. I picked up these two recently. A 686 that was mis-stamped as a 66-2 with 4" barrel and a 28-2 with 4" barrel. Both in great shape and the 28 has some finish wear but I wanted a shooter so that's OK with me. I put target grips on the 28 as I think it looks more balanced with the larger grips. Post your S&W wheelguns if you like!

Those are beauties! I especially like that 28. I passed on one a few weeks ago and kinda felt bad about it, but not buying it enabled me to snag a deal on a Model 19 that I came across a few days later. I like the smaller frames a lot, but some day I'll have an N-Frame.

Here's my wheelguns. There are a few Rugers in there, but it's mostly Smiths, and I really have a thing for J-Frames.

The only J frame I have owned was a 642 and I carried that for a while. I also have a Model 19 coming my way. K Frames fit me best but I like most all of them. Colts too!

Sweet. The first handgun I bought after reaching legal age here in CA in 1973 was a Model 28, 4 in. I paid 125.00 for it NIB.

I carried it doing security work. When S&W released the Model 66. I sold the M28 to help fund the M66. Not so much for the corrosion protection but for the reduced weight.

Silly move, but down the road I tied for top gun in the academy with the M66. The reason for the tie was the staff didn’t add everything up till the day before the graduation and there wasn’t enough time for a shoot off.

Nice find OP! Thanks for posting.

Here's the crane of the 686 stamped 66-2. Whoever was working that day wasn't paying attention

So I've never owned a 686...the only L-Frame I have is my Model 69, and it's pretty drastically different from a 686 due to the barrel assembly and how the crane locks. What are the specific differences between a 686 L-Frame and the 66 K-Frame? I know the L-Frame has a fully-round forcing cone without the flat relief cut at the bottom that the K-Frames have, but are there any other differences?

Model 629



Model 19

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Originally posted by 92fstech:
So I've never owned a 686...the only L-Frame I have is my Model 69, and it's pretty drastically different from a 686 due to the barrel assembly and how the crane locks. What are the specific differences between a 686 L-Frame and the 66 K-Frame? I know the L-Frame has a fully-round forcing cone without the flat relief cut at the bottom that the K-Frames have, but are there any other differences?

The 686 has a full barrel lug whereas the 66 has a half barrel lug. Wonder if the barrel is even attached to the frame when the model number is applied.

Artie, is that a nickel Model 19? Looks great. I have a nickel 586, a former LE side arm. Not marked but I know the history on it.

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Originally posted by got2hav1:
The 686 has a full barrel lug whereas the 66 has a half barrel lug. Wonder if the barrel is even attached to the frame when the model number is applied.

Yep, I'm just curious if there's any actual difference in the frame between a mis-stamped 686 and a 66 with a 686 barrel installed?

That mismarked 686 is both super cool and completely disheartening at the same time.

A couple with VZ grips on them. 686+ and a 66


I very much like the 627 .357 PC guns. She was a little dirty after a range trip here. Slumming with a Ruger :P. (I keeed, I keeed, I love the GP100)


My favorite is this 681PC on the right.


A little old school .22


I really like a decent revolver. Something about the mechanical/clockwork nature of them and the manual of arms is just so satisfying to me. I'd love to pick up a 28 someday.

No pics handy, but I have a 642, 17, 617, 66, 686, 625 and 29.

OP and all, nice revolvers!

S&W Model 27-2 with five-inch barrel.




S&W .357 Magnum “pre-Model 27” with three-and-a-half-inch barrel.





S&W K-22, 1947 or 1948 vintage - fun to shoot on its own and an excellent DA “trainer.”





S&W 642

Frontrange, all are nice but those 27s are absolutely awesome. I used to have a '69 27-2, sure wish I had it back. It was a 3-1/2" as well. I'm looking for another one now.

Keep the pictures coming guys, I know there are more revolver fans.

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Originally posted by 92fstech:

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Originally posted by got2hav1:
The 686 has a full barrel lug whereas the 66 has a half barrel lug. Wonder if the barrel is even attached to the frame when the model number is applied.

Yep, I'm just curious if there's any actual difference in the frame between a mis-stamped 686 and a 66 with a 686 barrel installed?

There is an article with some information I will send you a link by PM. Lots of information on the development of the L frame. Not sure if it is OK to post the link so I'll PM you.

The key difference between the K and L frames is the DIAMETER of the Cylinder. The K Frame Cylinder is 1.46 inches in diameter and the L Frame is 1.56 inches. That is the difference needed for the L Frame to chamber 7 rounds of 357 Magnum instead of 6. It also allows for a fully round forcing cone because it's enough space to not need a clearance cut for the yoke.

686 3” CS-1s
[IMG:left] 604869B7-7451-4EE5-BB4F-99C7467ECD38 by David King, on Flickr[/IMG]

66 2.5” (pinned and recessed)
[IMG:left] 2633BC91-B336-4FDB-A503-DEFD5E2FC73F by David King, on Flickr[/IMG]

642 J frames (one bought new in 1993)
[IMG:left] 68E192F4-889E-4DB7-83D7-80EC4820F800 by David King, on Flickr[/IMG]

Yes, the window for the cylinder was increased to allow more room for a fully round barrel protrusion. Only the newer models are 7 shot though. Look up Revolver Guy and search for L Frame
A complete story on the problems with the K frame and the development of the L frame ( initially called the Super K frame). Lots of information there.

I love the CS-1’s!

That 27-2 5 inch is straight up “kinetic art” though!!!!

It's a pleasure seeing them all here. Here are 2 of mine.


M67 Combat Masterpiece .38



M27-2