S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless vs S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery
The short answer
The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery are both single/double action revolvers. The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless is the more affordable option, starting at $749.99 versus $999.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery carries more rounds (7 rounds vs 6 rounds) and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery is lighter (31.7 oz vs 36.9 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs 9mm), model (66 vs 986), capacity (6 rounds vs 7 rounds) and barrel length (4" vs 2.5").
- Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?
- The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $749.99 compared with $999.99 for the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?
- The S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery has the higher magazine capacity at 7 rounds, versus 6 rounds for the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless.

