.357 Magnum - Taurus M66

[@funpolice4416]

I got the 6" as my first revolver last year. Real fun to shoot, and a much cheaper entry point than the alternatives for us broke people.

[@yungthorough]

I got 6 figures in the bank & I still love my Taurus 66 the most.. I got it polished up to look like the the smith & wesson finish though with black hogue grips 👌🏾😎

[@natebarr4670]

⁠@@yungthorough what’d you polish with if you don’t mind me asking

[@mikecampbell5856]

My son has owned one of these Taurus Model 66 for years. It has been very reliable. He also has a 686 and the Taurus is fairly close in quality.

[@PatRMG]

My 686 has a much smoother fit and finish. The 66 doesn't shoot any different though.

[@willybrubaker3589]

Whatever combination of caffeine, beer, whiskey you got going, it is working. Love the happy you bring to the videos. Keep smiling, and we will keep watching.

[@PatRMG]

You've gotta throw in some good Southern breakfast and that mix is perfect! Thanks a ton, Reed!

[@domingomercado8340]

Nice video. It helped me with my decision to add a magnum to my humble collection without breaking the bank. Thanks.

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Dude that's AWESOME that they got you on here.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks! I'm having fun with it. I'll still be on my channel too.

[@PatRMG]

@Brian Kopp Tap the little flaming woodpecker. Whole channel of me.

[@charlesmartel342]

It is nice to see a man who actually knows how to shoot a revolver. Double action. long smooth trigger. almost everyone wants a short light crisp 3lb trigger. Dao revolvers or semi-autos are the way to go. They are safe to carry and gives you an additional second to judge your actions. Tip of the hat sir.

[@PatRMG]

Super thanks, Sir! Might you also go by Chuck?

[@charlesmartel342]

@@PatRMG Charles Martel is a Pseudonym, He was Grandfather to the great Charlemagne (Father of Europe). He is my favorite Hero, he stopped the Muslims in France at the Battle of Tours. All Christians especially Western European Christian descendants should honor him as the greatest European ever.

[@dennydavis2914]

30 some years ago I had a heavy barrel m66 that shot 1.25" groups at 25 yards. I heard people put down Taurus, but I have never had a problem with a Taurus handgun. Through the years I have or have had a m66, m608, 22 lr tracker, 2 m99s, m24/7, and m607 with absolutely zero problems. Needless to say, I'm a big Taurus fan.

[@erichegwood239]

Just ordered the 66 and because of this video I also just ordered those grips. Beautiful piece. Can’t wait until mine arrive. Thanks for the video!

[@notrightmeow3357]

I got into revolvers because I was too lazy to bent down and pick brass for reloading. I now have just as many revolvers as automatics. I prefer revolvers with a 3” barrel for carry.

[@tonyromano6220]

I like the 3” .38, I think I have 5 different T wheel guns.

[@JohnJones-ty6fj]

I’m just here massaging the algorithm.

[@PatRMG]

Your contribution to the algorithm is majorly appreciated.

[@ARFCOMNews]

Thanks! 👊 👊

[@mistergreene2]

same

[@deet_boii]

Fueling al gore's ryithm 👌

[@luket557]

Use to have this Taurus 66. Was nothing but good to me. A guy in I believe Thailand makes amazing trips for revolvers on Ebay. The guys at cabelas when I took it in for trade couldnt stop talking about the wood grips i put on it.

[@PatRMG]

I've seen some good looking foreign grips.

[@ratagris21]

Those guys do make nice custom wood grips for sure.

[@boogitybear2283]

I bought a Taurus 66 on April Fools Day 2022. I absolutely love it! Let the world want semis. I like my wheel Guns more!

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

Real Man of Genius!

[@PatRMG]

Florida Man!

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@@PatRMG This is your 2nd arfcom video if I'm not mistaken. I'll look through now and make sure I didnt miss anything. I'm stoked brother!

[@ARFCOMNews]

What? He's done like 12. Where have you been!? 🤭

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@@ARFCOMNews Blame my local game warden Brian. He keeps taking my wife Sheila. Tells me that an alligator and man cant be in love. Even goes as far as to call me an alligator rapist...smh

[@themainmanchannel]

Cool my buddy Pat is tearing it up with the revolvers, and making some big channel moves cool.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks Main Man!

[@bryanrocker5033]

The Taurus 357 Mag is on my short list of revolvers to purchase. I did notice that it was stamped made in the USA, that surprised me.

[@somethingtrulyhorrifying]

Mine's Brazilian made, but it's American at heart! lol kidding, Brazil makes a good firearm.

[@judge4321]

I'm looking at buying another 357 mag and I've been torn between the 608 and the 66. I think this video helped me decide on the 66.

[@pianoman3]

Same here I just got The 66 and Love it!

[@michaelflynn7071]

Love your t-shirt and the grips.

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

FYI: back in the 1970's investment group Bangor Punta owned both S&W and Taurus, Bangor Punta shared "technology" with Taurus AKA Old Machinery from S&W. Thus similarities.

[@rickbourne1376]

I am feeling old and remember the days when Taurus had a bad rep for quality, but that is over, and going to 7 rounds is awesome!!!

[@likesanddislikesetc]

I have the Taurus 66. I love it.

[@thecheapshot1065]

The M66 and the 627 are two of the most durable 357 Magnums. As an amateur reloader I put more than one or two over pressure rds down range and the Taurus are each and every one

[@cammobunker]

Taurus has been making some form of "model 66" since the late 1970s. I owned one back in the late 80's that went out of time. Of course modern Taurus made things are a far cry from those days.

[@PatRMG]

I've heard many things about their past quality.

[@GunFunZS]

Most of their '80s and early '90s model 66's were pretty good. The model 85 which is their j-frame clone had a lot of QC problems in the late '80s through mid '90s. Imo I would buy a Taurus 66 off a site like gun broker but not an 85.I'd be willing to buy an 85 for a fairly low cost if I got to inspect it first. It's one of those the good ones are good the bad ones are bad type of things.

[@marktwain2053]

They tend to be somewhat spotty in their quality. They can go from superb to being terrible. I guess I lucked out, my 66 is very nice, but the trigger is a lot lighter than this. On single-action it's almost hair trigger, double-action is as smooth as room temperature butter. Accuracy is right there with the best!

[@bjj685]

Real nice revolver. Taurus had really step up their game, the quality of their fire guns (revolvers and semi autos) are top notch nowadays.

[@rich4u1973]

I have the 6" M66I love it it is a tack driver

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

I have the exact revolver with the camo laminate grips and a 6" barrel. On the range today, my .357 mag load of a 158 grain Sierra JSP propelled by Enforcer was good for 4" groups at 25 yards. At 50 yards it opened up to about 6" but too high. It is capable of better accuracy than my 74 year olds are capable of, I do not shoot with glasses. I have a 140 Hornady load I need to try. I really like this weapon. The camp grips do not bother my hands with any loading.

[@immortal_d2036]

I have one. Love it. Use to be cheap to practice with .38s. LOL If you have a chance to pick on up get it. You will be hooked.

[@Infected_Axe_Wound]

I just got a 4" matt black version. Shot 250 rounds through it tonight. After a quick sight in...my jaw dropped. Perfect farm/winter carry piece. Recoil is comfortable. Get one while you can. Revolvers will be the last ones they take.

[@c0ckyclown]

What makes it more interesting is how that Taurus can be tuned.

[@JoshBenware]

My boy pat up on arfcom!

[@PatRMG]

Hello Josh!

[@ARFCOMNews]

We only charge him $100 per video to get on the channel. 😋

[@PatRMG]

@@ARFCOMNews We're gonna have to negotiate our rental agreement. 🤣🤣🤣

[@JoshBenware]

@@ARFCOMNews so yall are pat shills??? 😅 jk

[@PatRMG]

@@JoshBenware I've got shills! 🤣🤣🤣

[@AK-ky3ou]

You always have the sickest revolver grips. Didn’t realize you were part of this channel.

[@wildlifeYaktographer]

Love my SW 629, SW 686, SW 442..........Love my semi autos as well!

[@PatRMG]

I've got a few Smiths in my collection. They're all magic!

[@rationalmind6362]

Great looking revolver. Love the full length underlug.

[@PatRMG]

I liked the full underlug as well.

[@WitchyWagonReal]

GOTTA HAVE IT... the full-length under lug, yes sir.

[@charlesh1735]

If your going to buy a Taurus revolver and looking for a 357 magnum,I highly recommend the model 66 or the model 608 if you have a little extra cash to spend. Both are very very nice revolvers. Two of the best reliable revolvers made from the Taurus production line.

[@Rralover]

I own a Taurus 66 in a 6inch I bought it here in Texas just before the virus for $360 out the door. I have over 200 rounds of 38 & 357 not one problem, in fact it’s so good I got a Taurus 856UL for pocket carry. It’s has 150rounds through it no problems.

[@PatRMG]

That's awesome.

[@Leverguns50]

Good job brother, some good shooting there

[@PatRMG]

Thanks a ton, LG50!

[@airtow6766]

You do seem to be having a good time. Gotta like a guy who loves guns and shooting!

[@ChristianGrest]

Didn't even know AR15.com had it's own channel. When you said to find you over on AR15.com, Pat, I went to the website. Cool stuff seeing you here!

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for sliding over to find us!

[@bryanmalone3957]

1:10 "I have never left a piece of brass at your mama's house "... 6:01 proceeds to leave the whole damn box!!!

[@TheBetterManInBlack]

Been thinking about one of these. You've convinced me. Too bad nobody has any of them left.

[@PatRMG]

Hopefully you find one soon!

[@araneaetvelivolum1086]

Excellent review and very true. I just got my 66 on Monday, more by accident. I was eyeing a revolver for a longer time. When I saw the 66, I had to ask to handle it. Big mistake, I was hooked instantly lol shot it yesterday and you are so right, recoil with 357 mag is not an issue at all .what a great gun and for my first wheel gun, it couldn't get a better choice S&W fine but I never spend that money.

[@yungdro1972]

Great video. Love the look of the grips. My black 66 4" barrel may end up wearing the same grips.

[@pauld3402]

Now, in 2023, it's a $500 difference between the Taurus and Smith.

[@ToddTheGunGuy]

Great job Pat🤙🤩 Dude is a super star

[@PatRMG]

TGG in the house!

[@ARFCOMNews]

Indeed! 😁

[@lyrooo326]

It is a beautiful looking gun. revolvers are awesome.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks Musgo!

[@1.forestrunner]

Revolvers are another form of shooting sticks. Imagine an older person that has difficulties racking a slide...there comes the revolver solving that problem.

[@jackbernal8534]

Imo. 38sp is good for snubbies.. but man, .357 is just such a great cartridge for revolvers this long. That s&w 686 is beautiful, nice-looking grips. Thanks for this review.

[@dobertymenejias5913]

I recently bought the Taurus 608 I'm from the looks of it and they're the same type of revolver just mine holds eight rounds I want those types of wooden grips for Minds where can I buy those

[@lmomechtech7709]

Enjoyed the vid and of course, the shooting of a good revolver! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaydee5156]

I have a 66 with 4" and another with the 6" barrel. I have the Pau Ferro grips on both. Very nice.

[@johnganshow5536]

I'm thinking about the 4 inch at my local gun store for $489.00 do you believe it's a worthwhile purchase, Quality, etc... Thanks..

[@jaydee5156]

@@johnganshow5536 I paid $388 for mine, back in February, but prices and availability is all over the place these days. As for worthwhile? I suppose it depends on your purpose. Mine was just for fun. I was so impressed, I purchased three additional Taurus revolvers since. I enjoy them all and haven't had a single issue with any. I'm a fan of wood grips, so I installed wood grips on three of the four.

[@johnganshow5536]

@@jaydee5156 Thank you!!! I will take a closer look. It would be used as a trail gun for Black Bear/Mountain lion defense....

[@jaydee5156]

@@johnganshow5536 Sounds serious. Maybe a .44 Magnum instead? One of the four Taurus revolvers I picked up this year is a 6.5" Model 44, .44 Magnum.

[@glennsiems7428]

@@jaydee5156 Where did you get you wood grips from..I have looked around and could not find much for a model 66.

[@mohammadnashitsiddiqui2168]

Are these frames interchangeable for grips? These days many options for wooden frames in Taurus but I'm looking for the ivory grips. Getting a taurus 66

[@ratagris21]

Becareful to make sure the grips are specifically for Taurus and check the pegs. There's 2 styles 80's towards the rear and and some the 90s style more centered.

[@jimkoonce6574]

I have a Taurus 627 and love it!

[@PatRMG]

Glad to hear that!

[@Run4974]

That’s why i’m getting a revolver, no evidence. 😂. Great review.

[@jamespugh]

Taurus makes a pretty good revolver for the price. Looks like the 38s&w +p where little dirty or did get full burn looks have power coming out barrel when the bullet leaves

[@jerrygreenwoodiii8015]

What year is your Model 66? I love the grips on your gun and have asked Taurus if the make them for my mid 2000's Model 66. They have told me they do not make these grips for my 66. The grips on mine are the rubber finger groove with the screw to remove the grip on the right side. The only grips like yours have the screw to mount the grip on the bottom. Did you have to modify the bottom of the grip frame to make the grips work on your gun? Thank you and I loved the video.

[@LionquestFitness]

Hi Pat - it may be possible S&W might have copied Taurus. I've run across several designs and innovations Taurus came out with first.

[@PatRMG]

Definitely worth looking into.

[@m17glock35]

brother you are KILLING it !!!

[@PatRMG]

Thanks a ton!

[@WitchyWagonReal]

The heavy British accent is a nice touch huh

[@Ulghart]

So, I have been looking towards this model for a while now. Why do you call it entry lvl? Is there anything that the most expensive options from colt or s&w do that this one doesn't?

[@Daero1]

I'm just wondering where you got those grips? I'm trying to find a good pair of grips for mine

[@Paelorian]

Thanks, Ned Beatty.

[@northshores7319]

I bought one in 16 and two years later when shooting the Corbon 125 grain 357 the cylinder blew up off the gun taking the barrel with it. I was unhurt. Now I carry the Ruger GP 100 .357 Magnum loaded with Federal 158 grain HP's. I have a Bersa .380 that works well but I would not tell folks to buy a revolver in the Magnum calibers from Taurus ever.

[@PatRMG]

Ouch. Yeah, a GP100 is built like a tank. Glad you still have your fingers!

[@davidgreve1081]

Did you buy it used? Sounds to me it wasnt spec'ed for quality control if it was that lame.

[@northshores7319]

@@davidgreve1081 Bought it new. As advertised, the Ruger revolvers are made like tanks and will handle any load.

[@familyman8644]

Where did you get those handles

[@vkhiev]

Wow such great point of revolvers not leaving evidence

[@cageannette625]

Love my 66 but i must say.. The Ruger 7 shot GP100 seems to be the cream of the crop sub $1200. I do believe the GP100 features a monolithic frame.

[@artwebb6939]

My very first Taurus revolver was a Model 66, nice gun

[@PatRMG]

Awesomeness!

[@RazzN513-ip6xe]

Love my new 66.

[@Buckdog37]

Great video man. I subscribed

[@anthonyrios8566]

The new Model Taurus 66 with the CAMMO GRIPS IS A BEAUTY. LOOK LIKE A WINNER FOR TAURUS.

[@blitzkrieg459]

I actually like most Taurus revolvers over S&w. I’ve owned a lot of good S&w wheel guns, and I had a 686 ssr pro series with a few issues that signaled to me their quality on newer guns took a dump. Front sight came from the factory bent to the left so that had to be replaced, also their new stainless models are total rust magnets for some reason. I cleaned it and kept it oiled and it still had rust issues to where I couldn’t even touch it without having to wipe it down thoroughly. I’ve have a Taurus that was half the price and didn’t rust like that. I can’t explain why it was like that, but $900 dollars spend and it was a total disappointment. Now the gun shot great, but that rust issue turned me off enough that I got rid of it.

[@claudb1029]

I tend to read a lot before buying anything. My knowledge on guns is truly limited. However, I have in the past been a low level employee in a machine shop. Latter I've sold stainless steel products. You seem to be the only one reporting rust issues. Why I do not know. No one states what stainless alloy they use. Some alloys are more rust resistant. The term for all of them is rust resistant-not rust proof. Heat for example can cause stainless steel to rust.

[@alexacosta148]

Great freaking video, best one I have seen so far.

[@AKlover]

Surprised nobody does an optic mount-able 10mm 6' revolver.

[@PatRMG]

If Smith dropped a 10mm Performance Center with a pic rail, I'd be all over it.

[@AKlover]

@Brian Kopp There is A point at which you just sling a rifle, 454 is passed that point.

[@ingolfleiblle6661]

Was ` t there a .41Magnum once upon the time? Where did it go?

[@grandace2]

@Brian Kopp you for the constitution, or you a big Government liberal lapdog?

[@stevewilson9792]

@@ingolfleiblle6661 that S&W .41 mag was the bomb. I fell hard&fast in love with it thanks to the generosity of a sherriff's deputy in late 1950s, early 60s in Wyoming. More poop than a .38, maybe a fraction more stout than .357. Way less sturm&drang than the .44 mag. I liked it(.41 mag) alot. I have been thinking about finding one for a shoulder holster rig to me worn while snowmobiling in the Wind River and Wyoming Range. No shortage of wolf prints&sign in winter on the trails. These wolves are huge! Far larger than what I believe the average "slicker" thinks about when they envision "wolves in the Rockies". Thanks to Disney, slickers have NO idea of the havoc and pure chaos a pack of wolves can cause. I predict human casualties over time.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

👍👍

[@PatRMG]

Hello Sir!

[@jamespugh]

Wtw in the house

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

I like the Looks of this one. Thanks for sharing it. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.

[@michaelgarza256]

I'm liking the attitude and presentation. Keep up the good work, I enjoyed your video.

[@hiltonlouque1504]

Just purchased a new one for 450 dollars! Half of any other model!

[@pastorclay82]

Well taurus designed those Smith & Wesson so that's why they look so similar. Taurus and Smith and Wesson use to be sister companies.

[@PatRMG]

I've read a bit over that history.

[@todddurst53]

Great video bro entertaining

[@Misskitty15]

Where'd you get that grip? Is this a new Taurus or older? TY!

[@pianoman3]

Do you have link for the grips?

[@Misskitty15]

Couldn't see TNVC info. Didn't come up on Google. Can you link it?

[@ARFCOMNews]

tnvc.com/

[@davidgreve1081]

I'm familiar with the Ruger Service-Six. It's a cannon and built to take some really hot loads. What's your opinion of this one compared to that one? I guess the GP100 is the newest version of the Service -Six. It has all the upgrades that youd want in a Service -Six. By that I mean much nicer grips , adjustable and fancier sights, 7 shots instead of 6, a little more added weight to hold down recoil. In your opinion, how does this one stand up to day in, day out punishment?

[@scottierunsick5061]

I have a pair 4 inch 65s I love them.i use mine alot .I'm a armed guard.yes I like 9 mm not big glock fan I shoots XD mod 2 s thouh .I'm a fan of taurus revolvers next on my list is the 66 be fun to try the 7 shot guy

[@PatRMG]

First comment to fuel the engagement!

[@chopinbloc]

Cheater!

[@PatRMG]

@@chopinbloc Or time traveller. Take your pick.

[@ARFCOMNews]

I'm definitely going with time traveler!

[@JoshBenware]

@@PatRMG look at you!

[@craiggerster9282]

Where did you get the nice grips at?

[@EricPalmerBlog]

Thanks for sharing. Well done.

[@Ostenjager]

“My trigger scale tops out at 10lbs... single action is 5lbs.” Well, I know where Taurus saved their money in manufacturing. I’m not sure how much money it is for a trigger job from a reputable gunsmith, but that alone might make up the price difference.

[@Shiro128b]

Did it come with those grips or are they aftermarket? My M66 has the standard black rubber(?) Taurus stuff & I'd like to have something like what you have.

[@PatRMG]

Those grips shipped on it. They're called lamo camo and I'm pretty sure that Hogue made them. 100% sure theyre lamo camo, fact check me on the Hogue part. 😁

[@Shiro128b]

@@PatRMG You are 100% correct good sir. Thank you.

[@ratagris21]

Hogue is putting their grips on select Taurus products.

[@erichendrick3928]

I own a 65 and a 605 ....love them.

[@charlesh1735]

Model 66 is a boss!!

[@kenhill5713]

Nice video. Well done. New subscriber here! I just got a new Taurus 66 and love it. I also put some Hogue wood grips on it. Love this gun.

[@battlechris8463]

I've been eyeing these for a while for a woods/camping gun. I've seen allot of problems with em. I need to know if my life depended on it, would it work?

[@PatRMG]

No problems with the last two Taurus wheelguns that I've had. Taurus had some problems some time ago, but seems that they've made strides in improving.

[@battlechris8463]

@@PatRMG I'll keep that in mind. I've had good luck with them but I've never owned a wheel gun.. thanks!

[@DieselRamcharger]

Nope. Ive got a 454 raging bull. it suffers from light hammer strikes in DA. There is a witness hole in the side of the frame to ensure the hammer is going to full cock. It isnt. Thats how it left the factory.

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@PatRMG Shill spotted.

[@Patrick-gl4lu]

May have been the ammo, Desert Eagles need 158 gr to cycle the action

[@brockhowell2296]

I was torn between a 3' or a snub 2' stainless .357, but screw it I'm sold on the 4'/7rnd........it looks damn fun to shoot.

[@waynebowman2315]

Cool video, love the revolvers, old skool is the best in my opinion

[@PatRMG]

Thanks Wayne! I'm a lover of wheelguns!

[@neckstumping]

Great stuff. Cheers

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@BangBangBo]

Taurus 856 Defender with 3in barrel, 6 shot 38, with either 17.5oz lightweight or their heavier steel model. Night sights. Not too pricey. That might be the next move ;)

[@PatRMG]

The 856 is on my short list!

[@ratagris21]

Yes they're very nice.

[@richdoherty64]

That grip matches the Boyd's stock on my Rossi 92. Is it a square butt grip?

[@357bullfrog9]

I'm in the licking river bottoms here in eastern kentucky and humid is a understatement lol

[@krob64]

Enjoyed your video and style of doing things! Subscribed!

[@thepushercg]

3 years late for party, but i like those shades what are they ?

[@slayednpked1]

Can you shoot 38 special through the model 66?

[@Paladin1873]

I've got a seven shot Taurus Tracker in 357 that appears to differ from the M66 in grip, barrel lug profile, and the presence of ports. I've read that the Tracker is more akin to a K-frame, while the M66 is more like the L frame. Have you ever done a side-by-side comparison?

[@PatRMG]

I haven't had a Tracker in my hands for review. Might have to look into it for a comparison.

[@Bob5mith]

I can tell you the Tracker frame is just a bit smaller than a 686. Taurus calls the Tracker a compact frame and the M66 a medium frame. I don't have a K frame or M66.

[@DanTheWolfman]

I can tell you the 692 is a bit loose in GP100 holster and a bit too tight in K frame holster, I think it's been beefed up a bit over time and is now about an L Frame.