I am new to handguns, revolvers, and Taurus... as of Sunday. I paid $355 for a used Model 66 .357 mag with a 6 inch barrel.
I haven't actually received it yet, but I am trying to get some help so I know what to do when the gun arrives. It has a little discoloration on the barrel, and a little rust at the seams of the parts of the gun. It looks kinda like I might need to tear it down completely to clean it up, but I'd like a few opinions. I tried to attach the only picture that I have, so I hope you can see it.
I am also a little concerned about the length of the barrel. A 5' barrel seems to be just about perfect, but I don't think Taurus makes one... especially not in a 7 shot config. Can this barrel be cut down? If so, how would I go about doing that, and do you think it could be done for around $50?
Thanks for any and all help!
I haven't actually received it yet, but I am trying to get some help so I know what to do when the gun arrives. It has a little discoloration on the barrel, and a little rust at the seams of the parts of the gun. It looks kinda like I might need to tear it down completely to clean it up, but I'd like a few opinions. I tried to attach the only picture that I have, so I hope you can see it.
I am also a little concerned about the length of the barrel. A 5' barrel seems to be just about perfect, but I don't think Taurus makes one... especially not in a 7 shot config. Can this barrel be cut down? If so, how would I go about doing that, and do you think it could be done for around $50?
Thanks for any and all help!
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