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alright you tell me its doable and logical.

who wants to help me get that ubiquitious smith and wesson in 357, blued, da/sa with adjustable sights?
 
What model, frame size, and barrel length do you prefer? Off the top of my head, the Models 19, 27, 28, and 586 would all fit your requirements.
 
Found this one in less than 30 seconds.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/368641-fs-s-w-model-28-2-highway-patrolman-reduced.html

$625 shipped.
He just might take less, you never know 'till you ask.

This one is very, very nice, with the box, and the price reflects that.
They aren't that hard to find.
Seems like you want one to drop in your lap.:roll eyes:
It will take some effort on your part, and might take a month or two,
but you should be able to find one in your state, at your price (I believe the other thread specified $600).
Do they have gun shows in Michigan?
 
Howdy

That Model 28 on the S&W Forum is a beaut. If I didn't already have two of them, I would be interested. You can't go wrong with a Model 28. Large, N frame, without the cost of the higher polish and top strap and barrel rib checkering of the Model 27.
 
4 to 6 inch. I dont care much if its a 1 or 2 piece barrel. Im not picky. Ive been looking on the auction sites and im just nuts with the 450 to 600 dollar guns, models 19 28 and 586 at the "proper used price" according to this forum and seeing that "reserve not met" tag in the corner.

what i was hoping for was for somebody who claims to have excess unwanted sw on here, or who likes to say they know that little pawning shop help get me connected. I got a really bad bug for a .357 and i admit i am not a fan boy but i would prefer a smith.
 
I only have about 25 S&W revolvers ( in model 19's, 27's, 28's, 66's and 686's ) ...so no, I don't have any extra inventory ...:D
( in barrel lengths of 2 1/2", 4" and 6" mostly - one 5"...some blued, some in Nickel, some stainless.....)...

There are lots of good used guns out there...you just have to cultivate a good local source / I'm not a big fan of internet shopping for guns - I want to inspect them in person. Some pawn shops are full of junk / some have great inventory ...it just depends / while I have a lot of revolvers, I probably pass on at least 8 of 10 that I see because of condition issues..and its fun to find that one gun model you've been looking for, for a long time.

Model 27's ...are my all time favorite .357 Mag's...especially in a 4" Nickel.

Have fun with the process...
 
The "revolver for under $600" thread from last week specified EITHER .357 mag OR .38 special.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5809666&postcount=1

Limiting to .357 is going to push that $600 envelope, but it is still doable. In S&W, and blued, as you specified, your choices are going to be pretty well limited to Models 19 and 28. The Model 27 is going to be very, very hard to find for anything close to the $600 figure. I have a finish challenged, but very sound Model 19-3 I gave $325 otd for about three years back. Maybe four. You would probably pay $450-$550 for that gun now. It would be a bargain at $450, and a fair deal at $550. You start getting in the 95%-plus guns, and price climbs accordingly. That happens to be the only .357 revolver I own. I am just not that big a fan of .357 in a handgun. I love it in lever action carbines.

You drop back to .38 special, which is tied with .45 Colt for my all time favorite, and you can come in well under that $600 wire, even for an adjustable sighted gun, which means Model 15. You can buy a pretty dang good Model 15, which is my all-time favorite revolver, for $500. You can shop around and get one with finish wear for $350-$450. If you forego the adjustable sights, and go with a model 10, you can get serviced easily for the $350. I love my Model 10s.

It will take some effort. I scan a couple of different Swap and Sell forums every day, especially one that is limited to Georgia. At any given time, there are half a dozen S&W revolvers listed. The more years you wait, the more they are going to cost. They'll be out there, because there are just so many of them (especially Model 10s), but they will be more and more expensive each year. Ten years ago, I was paying $150-$175 for a good pinned barrel Model 10. Five years ago, it was $250. Today, it is $300-$350.
 
gee redlevel, so many people tell me that 4-500 dollar used smith and wessons fallinto laps that id actually like it to happen.

whenever i say i have no issue buying a taurus, im beaten with "just go out and look, youll find a used smith everywhere.' but when i ask them to show me one its "um go to this here, or here gun auction sight and look for one"

the smith forums wont let me register for some reason, and im sick of looking at gunauction.com and guns international. stupid reserves make it worthless.
 
Forget the internet...go to local gunshows...and shops / you'll have more fun...and find a better gun for the money probably.

Look for some model 19's...or maybe a model 28 ...and you might have to live with some handling marks or holster wear.../ but both the model 19's and 28's were carried by a lot of LE Officers, back in the day, and while they might have some wear, many of them were fired very little.../ and if you're patient, you'll find some.
 
Best thing for you to do is go buy the Taurus.
Takes no effort.
Walk in the store.
Fill out the forms.
Get the background check.
Pay your money.
Leave with the gun.
 
all gunstores within 100 miles have are taurus, and smith and wesson j frames. two have x frames. And afew charters.

im curious as to what i can do for a smith. Im over the issue of used versus factory new. to many online places selling used for the current msrp or more.

Smith and wesson will do factory work on any revolver made after 1957 however it wont be covered by the original warranty, yeaaah out of pocket repairs.

im waiting word on a model 19 that needs the hand reinstalled.. wouldnt be that cheap to fix.
 
Howdy

I don't think anybody said they are falling out of trees, you do have to do some legwork. Any good gunshows in your area? I almost always find something I want when I go to a gunshow.

Dunno about $400-$500 anymore, maybe those folks don't get out much. The days of a nice K frame costing only $200 are long gone. But that Model 28 on the S&W Forum for $625 is a good deal. If I didn't already have two I would be all over that. Just checked and it looks like it is still available.
 
A journey of discovery

Seems like a game where we scramble to help you out, then you reject the suggestions... I call it "throwing rotten tomatoes".

Also, it seems like when people get close to solving your riddle you sprinkle a couple more criteria into the recipe. Truly exhausting.

I believe you will find the best answer within yourself, Grasshopper.
 
Last week I found and purchased this 27-2 at a LGS for $715

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Today I found and purchased this 19-2 at a LGS for $625.

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The moral of the story is; If you look, you will find. You may have to pony up some cash, but they are out there.
 
well the only smith and wessons withine 140 miles are j frames, and two x frames. Not what i need.

only one gunshow in my area. Just a bunch of old guys trying to sell surplus rifles and semi autos. last show had a few j frames and a couple judges.


Its not the MONEY at all. I could buy a brand new one if i wanted, but i dont completely like the new barrel profile or hammer on the 'classic 586"
 
I've had very good success in finding used S&W k-frame revolvers in excellent condition at decent prices on Gunbroker. If you're patient, the one you're looking for will appear before long.
 
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