Thank you, and thank you again for the sub.. Well, Johnson's no longer makes the Paste Wax, so any that you find will be very expensive. That's unfortunate too, because it's such a versatile and great wax. But most any wax will do just as good of a job. Just make sure its wax without abrasives. I really like Renaissance Wax for my guns too, Turtle Wax Liquid Polishing Compound can be used in place of the Scratch-X 2.0, but it's not as good at clearing up the finish IMO. I know that the $40 you've spent seems like a lot, but you'll be able to do multiple guns from your purchases.

That's terrible. But I think its a minor issue which can probably easily fixed. That fact that it works for 20 rounds is your indication that it's a usage-induced malfunction. Twenty rounds is about enough to heat things up, so I'd look for too tight of a cylinder gap. Or maybe an issue with timing parts interaction.

@@mr2275cur It didn't work after cooling down either, it was the most expensive gun I've ever bought and I don't expect it to be garbage.

@@InfBerBat143 Man I hate to hear that. Have you reached out to S&W Customer Service? Or even a good local gunsmith? It's probably something easily fixable.

@mr2275cur That's not so easy when there's an ocean between me and S&W. I got my money back from the dealer, it wasn't worth waiting a year or so.

That's great that you only buy new. But once you fire them they are used too. Preowned guns are not junk just because they are used. Only junk is junk. Eighty percent of my collection was used when I bought them and I don't consider them junk. But, opinions vary, and I respect yours.

Thank you Sir. I think new homes will be good for them.

I agree that the modern 66's address the vulnerable points of the earlier models. but they're still built on a K-Frame which makes not as robust as the 686. I don't believe shooting total .357 magnums will be an issue with them though.

Thank you Sir. Those kind of comments mean a lot. That would be great if I did.

Thank you Sir. S&W made them and I refinished them. I like the way they turned out too.

Thank you Sir. So am I.

Great to be back; for a little while. How you been?

Sweet.

Thank you. I have 686-4 also, and it's one of my fav's too.

@@mr2275cur My brother is a very good gunsmith. He graduated from the Colorado School of Trade. He did a trigger job on my 686-4. It is so smooth! It is absolutely perfect! He put Pachmayr grips on it so it would be more comfortable to shoot. To make a long story short, he lost the original wood grips. Would you know where I could buy a set of original grips for my S&W 686-4, PLEASE? I am an old man now and don't have alot of money so if I can get an original set of grips that I can afford, I sure would appreciate your help. Thank you.

@@lestercoons3962 I know all about being an old man. It has it's challenges. LOL...! Look on eBay. That's where I found a lot of mine. K/L-frame Square butt stocks can be acquired for $100-150. Round butt stocks are much more expensive at $325 and up.

I know right. They are awesome.

Yes Sir. I have tw0 4-inch 66's. Not sure when I'll be parting with yet.

Thank you Sir.

Thank you Sir.

I understand; nothing wrong with that.

"Get IT". You own it to yourself man.