S&W 19-3, SP101, should I?

The 19:
Minus: Rough finish. ID scratched on frame, crane comes off in my hand
Plus: Locks up tight, no rust, it's a 19, $400
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Way to much money for THAT revolver. As one old time collector, once told me. "Never buy any firearm you have to make excuses for."
 
What will the primary role of the pistol be?

Range / Home Defense: the S&W 19
CCW: The SP101

I CCW a G26 so the time I spend with my pistols is 100% range time, in that regard, I'd take the 19 all day long.

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Argggg tough one for me. Mainly because I did purchase a well used model 19-4 for $375.

That gun has sold me on S&W. It shoots sooo sweet like nothing I have ever shot.
I shoot primarily 99.5% 38 special loads from it. A few 357 mag loads to keep up to speed.

Not one second have I regretted the purchase. fact is it is my bed side gun right now.
I dont shoot it as much now because I purchased a model 14 to keep my trigger finger happy.
Like mine, aint selling it.

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Thanks for all the input, both on topic and off (I always enjoy the sidebar conversations, as well).

I once owned a Smith model19 and was well pleased with it.

I was wondering if the S&W price inflation trend was reaching as far down as this particular gun, and the consensus seems to be that it hasn't.

I have a 3" SP101 in .357 and am very well pleased with it. I was considering adding the 2.25" to my collection at the pawn-shop price point given.

However, I'm going to pass on both of them.

I'm waiting to see the street price on the Newly-announced 4.2" SP101 in .327 Federal Mag.

I'm hoping that the new Ruger will serve to depress the wildly inflated used prices of the earlier-issued 3" .327 SP101 which is the one I really want.

Thanks again to all and best wishes.

Will
 
I'm waiting to see the street price on the Newly-announced 4.2" SP101 in .327 Federal Mag.

I'm hoping that the new Ruger will serve to depress the wildly inflated used prices of the earlier-issued 3" .327 SP101 which is the one I really want.
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Good choice :D
 
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