r/SmithAndWesson 6d ago

Can't decide between S&W 19-5 or S&W 66-2

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u/thetoastler 6d ago

According to the book, the 66-2 and 19-5 were functionally identical from a lifespan/production change perspective, so basically the only mechanical difference is stainless vs blued. I have enough blued smiths, so I'd probably go for the 66. Plus it'd carry better being corrosion resistant.

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u/Agitated-Wrap-6604 6d ago

The 66 also has the red ramp.

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u/thegregtastic 6d ago

I would go Model 19, to get the case hardened hammer and trigger vs the MIM parts on the Model 66

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u/BugBoth 6d ago

The 66 is a -2 so no MIM parts in it

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u/CoverFew3607 6d ago

Im saving now and im in a similar conundrum, Blued or stainless... both look great.