SPRINGFIELD, Mass. –-(Ammoland.com)- Smith & Wesson today announced that it has begun shipping the new short barrel versions of its Model 66 and Model 69 Combat Magnum revolvers.
The new Model 66 and 69 revolvers feature a 2.75” barrel and are chambered in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, respectively. The Combat Magnum revolvers are purpose-built for those seeking a magnum caliber in a medium size frame.
Jan Mladek, General Manager for Smith & Wesson and M&P Brands, said, “The two new shorter barrel length Combat Magnum revolvers, the Model 66 .357 Magnum K-frame and the Model 69 .44 Magnum L-frame, offer the consumer a powerful personal protection option. We are proud to continue delivering innovations to our revolver product line, and the new 2.75” barrel length versions allow for easy carry and concealment of the highly regarded Combat Magnum series in these two popular calibers.”
The new Model 66 and 69 revolvers feature a stainless steel frame and cylinder, glass bead finish, and a 2.75 inch barrel. Innovative new features include a redesigned ball detent feature to strengthen the yoke to frame lockup to support heavy magnum loads, as well as a full-length extractor for quick, effortless cartridge removal. Both revolvers come equipped with a red ramp front sight, an adjustable white outline rear sight, synthetic grips, ball-detent lock up, full top strap barrel serrations, and a two-piece barrel. The Model 66 revolver is equipped with a 6-round cylinder to handle both .357 Magnum and .38 S&W Special +P, and the Model 69 features a 5-round cylinder capable of handling the large .44 Magnum caliber, as well as .44 Special.
For more information on the Model 66 and Model 69 Combat Magnum series revolvers please visit www.Smith-Wesson.com.
About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Corp. is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality firearms, related products, and training to the U.S. consumer and law enforcement markets, as well as global military and law enforcement customers. The company’s firearm division brands include Smith & Wesson, M&P, Performance Center and Thompson/Center Arms. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.
Ruger already offers the .44 Kodiak Backpacker, which I happen to own. It is SS steel w/a 23/4″barrel,it also comes with a round butt grip frame. Take a LOOK!
For S&W Revolver J,K,L,N Frame, purest,there is still a very large quantity of used revolvers in circulation. Take a look at the inventory of GunBroker.com! You may have to pay a premium,for the item that you want,but these fine revolvers can still be had. There is also several web based parts stores on line,for most any repair part,that might be needed, to keep them up and shooting!
Glad to see the 2.75″ .357 with 6 shot capacity. I have searched for a 3″ model 66 they have become hard to find. I have a model 21 in .44 special that has the lock. I’ve never used it. I would prefer it wasn’t there but it has never been a problem. I really don’t notice it is there. Now I just need to wait and see if Smith and Wesson will sell these revolvers in the People’s Republic of California. Specifically up here in the Stage of Jefferson
I have the S&W 500 with a lock, Could not get the lock unlock, had to go to a gunsmith to open the revolver.
If I can remove the lock, I’ll keep the revolver, If not that will be the last S&W I’ll ever buy. Who idea was it in the first place to put a lock on a revolver in the first place? I need a firearm that I can depend on! with the lock I’m not sure, !
I also prefer blue carbon steel over the stainless steel!
When S&W installed locks and removed the firing pin from the hammer,is when I lost interest, in their entire product line.They had very desirable firearms,until then.
Another Smith & Wesson revolver with a lock. No thanks. Ruger makes a much better, more durable revolver, and if you have a problem, Ruger will actually fix or replace your gun. Smith & Wesson makes guns with horrible triggers, internal locks, and if you have a problem, good luck getting it fixed. I will be sticking to Ruger.
I want a 69 with a 5 inch barrel to hunt with here in Ohio.
Above was supposed to read “Smitty”…
A year or so back I paid top dollar for a 629 classic, 5″, USED, specifically because it didn’t have the lock, and was pre-MIM. It’s pretty hypocritical of S+W to sell me a .45 ACP shield with no lock nor an external safety (a pistol which I love by the way), but they won’t get rid of that stupid and unnecessary lock. I will not buy a gun with a lock. Extra unnecessary parts, that no one wants, means Ruger is selling more revolvers. Smutty can do what they want, but if they want my business (I’m a collector… Read more »