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.

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.

S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless vs S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery

Q: Are 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 the same caliber?

No. The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless is .357 Magnum and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery is 9mm.

The short answer

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.

	S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $749.99	S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $999.99
Caliber	.357 Magnum	9mm
Model	66	986
Capacity	6 rounds	7 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	4"	2.5"
Overall length	9.6"	7.5"
Weight	36.9 oz	31.7 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Synthetic	N/A
Frame size	Medium	N/A
Color	Glass Bead	Matte Stainless
Stock material	Synthetic Grip	Synethic Grip/ Glass Bead
Sights	Red Ramp Front, White Outline, Adjustable Rear	Red Ramp Front, Adjustable Rear
Safety	Internal Lock	Internal Lock

	S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $749.99 cheapest of 12	S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $999.99 cheapest of 11
Caliber	.357 Magnum	9mm
Model	66	986
Capacity	6 rounds	7 rounds✓
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	4"	2.5"
Overall length	9.6"	7.5"
Weight	36.9 oz	31.7 oz✓
Action	Single/Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Synthetic	N/A
Frame size	Medium	N/A
Color	Glass Bead	Matte Stainless
Stock material	Synthetic Grip	Synethic Grip/ Glass Bead
Sights	Red Ramp Front, White Outline, Adjustable Rear	Red Ramp Front, Adjustable Rear
Safety	Internal Lock	Internal Lock