The S&W Victory comes with adjustable fiber optic sights, 2 mags and a rail that can be mounted in place of the adjustable sights. The included rail also has a notch so it doubles as a fixed rear sight. The Victory can be disassembled for cleaning or modification via a single Allen head screw. The rear sight/rail is also removeable with a single screw. The barrel and frame are stainless steel with polymer grip panels. A threaded barrel and a carbon fiber barrel are available in the aftermarket. The victory is also priced lower than the Ruger and the Browning. With the S&W lifetime repair policy the Victory has alot going for it.
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Sounds good. What is the price?
Areoflyer09
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I picked one up for 299 from Gun Buyer.
noobwitha22
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I seen them online for about $375 which was the price at a local shop. I haven't done much in the way of pricing. I plan on purchasing my gun at a local shop. Even at $330, when I through the ffl and nic stuff I am looking at around $375. So why not just support the local shop.
Op, starting with .22 rimfire ammunition is a good plan. Have you ever considered getting a revolver as your first handgun instead of an auto? Ruger, Smith & Wesson and Taurus make some nice ones.
Unless you plan on carrying a handgun in your pocket or some other place for edc, where bulkier rear sights might snag on the draw, I prefer having adjustable sights on any handgun, revolver or auto-especially pistols dedicated for range or hunting purposes.
Unless you plan on carrying a handgun in your pocket or some other place for edc, where bulkier rear sights might snag on the draw, I prefer having adjustable sights on any handgun, revolver or auto-especially pistols dedicated for range or hunting purposes.
noobwitha22
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That's not a bad price. That means the gun was around 270 or so.
I don't plan on carrying a gun on me, since here in NJ you cannot. You have to transfer guns in a case, separate from the ammo. I haven't thought about a revolver because I plan on just using the gun to shoot targets and learn how to shoot. Not a revolver fan, not that I would be opposed to trying one, I just feel it would not be practical at the moment.
It was $330. Where I've made my purchases, there is no transfer fee for in house purchases and no charge for the background check. If I were to order online and have a gun shipped, I would have to pay the FFL transfer fee and shipping on top of whatever the price of the gun is.
noobwitha22
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Oh that is a really good price. I guess while I am comparing guns, I need to do some price checking at different shops.
Areoflyer09
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Shopping around at different stores can be beneficial.
I have two shops I use for in-store purchases (depends on what I’m looking for, one shop tends to have more oddities) and a third shop that I use for on-line purchases ($15 transfer fees).
I have two shops I use for in-store purchases (depends on what I’m looking for, one shop tends to have more oddities) and a third shop that I use for on-line purchases ($15 transfer fees).