Folks, I struck GOLD today!

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shep854

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I went into a local gun/pawn shop today to pick up some ammo. As I passed down the display case, I saw something that caught my eye in the S&W section. There was a very nice .22 revolver. When I handled it, it turned out to be a nearly pristine Mdl 34-1 with recessed chambers, target hammer and the original wood grips. It had been there about a month, so I pounced on it!

I have been wanting a .22 DA revolver for a long time, but was looking for a six-shooter (9- and 10-shooters don't do anything for me; that's what autos are for). You can't beat a good revo for practicing fundamentals.

Fortunately, the staff was able to come up with a Hogue grip, since the wood (though beautiful) were much too small for my hands. With my new precioussss in hand, I repaired to the range.

Sure enough, the factory wood was too small for a good grip. With the Hogue though, I really had fun. Most of my shooting with Federal Classic was with a rest at 5 yards. I shot several one-hole groups, when I slowed down and focussed. I had to adjust the sights to the right to get to POA. I finsihed up the 150 rounds off hand at 15 yards, getting some real practice.

I can't say I love the little blaster (it's not human, after all), but I sure like it a whole lot!
 
Im with TOM2 How much?

I picked up a 5 inch 27 last year that was new in the box, built in the early 70's. Paid 500 and was glad to.
 
$350 out the door. Call it as you see it, but I'm happy with the purchase. Besides which, whatever the "book" value of the gun, it's the first .22 revolver that I've really liked in years. I've been looking, so they are scarce.
 
I would call that a good price, not a steel without seeing it

They run from 375 to 900 at the location below.
With the way you describe the gun i would say you did real good, the big plus is that it was somthing you wanted. I know I spent to much for the 27 I picked up but when you find somthing that nice, you dont pay what its worth, you pay what its worth to you!
So I say, good for you, you did well.


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I picked up a 5 inch 27 last year that was new in the box, built in the early 70's. Paid 500 and was glad to.

That's not a bad price at all. Maybe you could find one cheaper but NIB? Doubtful.
 
Thanks, Ozzie. It's always nice to have a good buy confirmed. As much as I have (and will) enjoyed shooting it, there's that little nagging voice of "buyer's remorse" that tries to ruin the fun.

Another nice benefit is that with the original grips, a T-Grip adapter, and the Hogue aftermarket grip, I can configure it for just about any hand size, which makes it a great intro gun for new shooters. It will be a regular in my range bag.
 
$350 out the door. Call it as you see it, but I'm happy with the purchase. Besides which, whatever the "book" value of the gun, it's the first .22 revolver that I've really liked in years. I've been looking, so they are scarce.
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I would have paid that for your gun without blinking. Who cares about the blue book value? I would have paid that price without consultation. It is worth that as a shooter. It has everything I want in a S&W .22. Pinned, recessed, blued, target sighted, K frame. Just because it's a cheap caliber to shoot does not mean that it's a cheap gun to buy. People often misunderstand that about .22 pistols. You can never pay to much for a gun, you can only pay to soon. This is one that will only increase in value if you care for it. If you paid over the Blue Book, the Blue Book will catch up. You did good, real good. :D
Ozzie said it best:
When you find something that nice, you don't pay what its worth, you pay what its worth to you!
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Bought a 34-1 for my wife a few years back. Even for a J frame, it is a lovely shooting piece. Reminds me why I like the older S&Ws so much. Bought my first one, a Model 17, in 1955. Still have it, wore out one firing pin so far....
 
An old saying!

As an old friend of mine used to say about the prices on anything worth having, "today's outrage is tomorrows bargain" . A couple years back I gave $400 for a like new 1961 K22 ,and felt pretty good about it, feel better about it every time I go to the range.
Melvin
 
Congratulations Shep! Is there a phobia or mental disability I don't know about concerning the love of inatimate objects?

Like Jose Jimenez used to say, "Oh, I hope not!"
 
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