s&w revolver

Performance Police Gear · 10-29-2009

really wanting to get a smith revolver in 357 or 44 bur preferably in 357 with a 4 inch barrelso what should i be looking to be paying and which ones should i look at

indoorsoccerfrea · 10-29-2009

There are plenty of good deals to be had in the classifieds...but you need to get your post count up. Make sure your posts are relevant and worthwhile, or they will be removed. Taurus makes good affordable revolvers, but you can also find used Smith and Wessons for under $400

Performance Police Gear · 10-29-2009

well i was looking to spend around 400 to 500 on one so its good to know thats what they go for

22lr · 10-29-2009

You can get a decent 357 S&W for under 500. I beg of you to hold out for a real S&W though.

snorko · 10-30-2009

Yeah, a pre-lock model 65 or 66 shouldn't be hard to find for that price.

Disposable Heart · 10-30-2009

Anything reasonably priced in Smiths, that 4" barrel and mangle-um is becoming more and more expensive. Finding a used Smith .357 for under 400 is getting harder, as greedy stores are beginning to mark up popular guns like that. If you said Ruger, that would be a different case, but folks tend to hang onto Smiths. The days of the $200 Smith model 10 are over, as old timers are starting to figure out.

You may want to take a look at Premier Arms in Brownsburg. They have a HUGE (compared to most stores locally) selection of Smith revolvers, lots of service style situations like you want. I got a Smith 19-3 and a (JUST TODAY!!!

) Smith 65-3 3" from there. His pricing is a bit up, however, you can talk him down a little bit (make sure you talk to Bryce or Nick, tell him that Vern sent ya!).

A better option is to look out for any police or security outfit trade ins. The days of those being around are all but gone, but here and there you find some. Bradis used to have a ton, not so much anymore, but they usually have a good selection of .357s. Plainfield is okay, but if they get one, its gone out the door same hour as his pricing is slightly better than most folks. If you wanted a 4" service Smith stainless .38, J&G has a TON of surplused Model 64s for under 300 bucks with shipping and FFL. Something to think about!

AverageMidwest · 10-30-2009

Smith & Wesson 686 four inch in stainless with walnut grips....picked one up at the 1500 a year or so ago for 500. Great piece, dead accurate and fun to shoot.

Performance Police Gear · 10-30-2009

yea i really want at least a 357 so i could do some deer hunting with it but i really dont want a 6 in barrel cuz my dad and uncle both have 6 inch barrel ones and im not really a fan

Boz · 10-30-2009

IMO, the Model 19 is the most perfect all around .357 magnum. You can find plenty of them used. A model 66 is pretty much the same thing, only stainless steel. I prefer the looks of the bluing, but that is purely an aesthetic preference.

CarmelHP · 10-30-2009

I prefer the Model 681 L frame, but a 64, 65 or 66 would fit the bill.

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Performance Police Gear Plinker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 208 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168 Posts: 35	s&w revolver really wanting to get a smith revolver in 357 or 44 bur preferably in 357 with a 4 inch barrelso what should i be looking to be paying and which ones should i look at

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22lr S&W and Pontiac, Americas finest. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jeff Gordon Country Posts: 1,198	You can get a decent 357 S&W for under 500. I beg of you to hold out for a real S&W though. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." Mark Twain

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Disposable Heart Only Dopes Do Dope! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Occupied Protectorate of Avon Posts: 2,452	Anything reasonably priced in Smiths, that 4" barrel and mangle-um is becoming more and more expensive. Finding a used Smith .357 for under 400 is getting harder, as greedy stores are beginning to mark up popular guns like that. If you said Ruger, that would be a different case, but folks tend to hang onto Smiths. The days of the $200 Smith model 10 are over, as old timers are starting to figure out. You may want to take a look at Premier Arms in Brownsburg. They have a HUGE (compared to most stores locally) selection of Smith revolvers, lots of service style situations like you want. I got a Smith 19-3 and a (JUST TODAY!!! ) Smith 65-3 3" from there. His pricing is a bit up, however, you can talk him down a little bit (make sure you talk to Bryce or Nick, tell him that Vern sent ya!). A better option is to look out for any police or security outfit trade ins. The days of those being around are all but gone, but here and there you find some. Bradis used to have a ton, not so much anymore, but they usually have a good selection of .357s. Plainfield is okay, but if they get one, its gone out the door same hour as his pricing is slightly better than most folks. If you wanted a 4" service Smith stainless .38, J&G has a TON of surplused Model 64s for under 300 bucks with shipping and FFL. Something to think about! __________________ Humans are so disgusting. I opened one up once, swore I was going to throw up!

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CarmelHP Master Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 2,548	I prefer the Model 681 L frame, but a 64, 65 or 66 would fit the bill. __________________ Barack Obama: In your heart you know he's nuts. "Of all the offspring of Time, Error is the most ancient, and is so old and familiar an acquaintance, that Truth, when discovered, comes upon most of us like an intruder, and meets the intruder's welcome." (Mackay, 1841)

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10-29-2009	#2 (permalink)
indoorsoccerfrea Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 243	There are plenty of good deals to be had in the classifieds...but you need to get your post count up. Make sure your posts are relevant and worthwhile, or they will be removed. Taurus makes good affordable revolvers, but you can also find used Smith and Wessons for under $400

10-29-2009	#3 (permalink)
Performance Police Gear Plinker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 208 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168 Posts: 35	well i was looking to spend around 400 to 500 on one so its good to know thats what they go for

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snorko Marksman Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 450	Yeah, a pre-lock model 65 or 66 shouldn't be hard to find for that price.

10-30-2009	#7 (permalink)
AverageMidwest Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fishers Posts: 100	Smith & Wesson 686 four inch in stainless with walnut grips....picked one up at the 1500 a year or so ago for 500. Great piece, dead accurate and fun to shoot.

10-30-2009	#8 (permalink)
Performance Police Gear Plinker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 208 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168 Posts: 35	yea i really want at least a 357 so i could do some deer hunting with it but i really dont want a 6 in barrel cuz my dad and uncle both have 6 inch barrel ones and im not really a fan

10-30-2009	#9 (permalink)
Boz Plinker Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 21	IMO, the Model 19 is the most perfect all around .357 magnum. You can find plenty of them used. A model 66 is pretty much the same thing, only stainless steel. I prefer the looks of the bluing, but that is purely an aesthetic preference.

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