Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 1970
| Weight (empty) | 1046 g (36.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 246 mm (9.69") |
| Barrel Length | 108 mm (4.25") |
| Height | 145 mm (5.71") |
| Width | 37 mm (1.46") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 366 m/s (1201 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 686 J (506 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
Primary Caliber: .357 Magnum
The Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum is a six-shot, double-action/single-action revolver chambered for .357 Magnum, built on Smith & Wesson's medium K-frame. First introduced in 1970 as the stainless steel counterpart to the legendary Model 19 Combat Magnum, the Model 66 was designed to provide law enforcement officers and civilians with a corrosion-resistant .357 Magnum service revolver that required minimal maintenance. The current production model (reintroduced in 2014 as the 66-8 after ...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Bill Jordan (original Combat Magnum concept)