Adventurer_96
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I have to admit first that I can't tell a model 17 from a model 656, but here's the deal:
I'm going back to the gunshow tomorrow, possibly to buy a S&W .357 stainless, police trade-in either 4 or 5" bbl, I can never tell the difference for $260 out the door. The timing on the cylinder seems to be good, and the cylinder is very tight both with hammer down and cocked. There's some wear on the stainless finish that would seem to be from a holster, but checking around the front of the cylinder and the rest of the weapon it seems to have been fired very little. Also, the bore seems close to mint, which really surprised me.
I've been looking for a .38 for home defense but this stainless .357 seems like it would not only be a great home defense weapon (my wife would use it if I had a .38 load in it) but I could also have it as a general purpose revolver.
I know I'm not giving a lot of info here, but I would appreciate any feedback regarding my thoughts on the weapon. Would a snubbie be better in the home defense role if my wife were to use it?
Funny thing is, by the time I get any responses I may be on my way to get it! I'd still love any insight on the issue
La perte des armes est la fin de la liberte.
I'm going back to the gunshow tomorrow, possibly to buy a S&W .357 stainless, police trade-in either 4 or 5" bbl, I can never tell the difference for $260 out the door. The timing on the cylinder seems to be good, and the cylinder is very tight both with hammer down and cocked. There's some wear on the stainless finish that would seem to be from a holster, but checking around the front of the cylinder and the rest of the weapon it seems to have been fired very little. Also, the bore seems close to mint, which really surprised me.
I've been looking for a .38 for home defense but this stainless .357 seems like it would not only be a great home defense weapon (my wife would use it if I had a .38 load in it) but I could also have it as a general purpose revolver.
I know I'm not giving a lot of info here, but I would appreciate any feedback regarding my thoughts on the weapon. Would a snubbie be better in the home defense role if my wife were to use it?
Funny thing is, by the time I get any responses I may be on my way to get it! I'd still love any insight on the issue
La perte des armes est la fin de la liberte.