[pmbiker]

You all know the story. I was walking through the local gun shop paying special attention to the used revolvers. They had a half dozen nice model 10s and a decent blued model 36. Centered in the back of the case atop her own box she sat. A pre-owned/unfired model 36, 3" nickel square butt. Original box, papers, cleaning rod and even the wax wrapper. PERFECT.

I tried to haggle but the truth was I would not walk out of that shop without it. I gave the asking price of $399+tax and don't regret it a bit. I put half down and half next weekend. I have a cell phone pic and if I can figure out how to do it I'll post it soon.

Talk to me.

[Serpico]

That's a more than fair price for an unfired 3".

[johnny blaze]

You did very well!!!

[def4pos8]

WONDERFUL! How refreshing!! -- a guy who has figured it out!!!

MOST dealers price things to sell.

If you stumble on something that you have been searching for over the past twenty years ---- just BUY the bloody thing! I did two weeks ago after stumbling over a Model 14.

Congratulations on your purchase!

[DaleCooper51]

very nice.

cant wait to see some pics.

[pmbiker]

I knew not to walk out without it. Wouldn't be there next time. The mod 10s were $400, blued 36 was $400. I couldn't believe the one I got was priced the same.

Def4pos8, I found it just north of your location. Vandalia Tactical, east end of the airport.

I think I sent a crude pic from my phone to my email. If/when I get it I'll post it.

[pmbiker]

As promised. Please forgive the crappy cellphone picture, but you get the idea. You can see the model 10s, along with others under the glass.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/pmbiker/092207_18171.jpg

[GunTech]

Who cares what you paid? For some people, the deal is all that matters. For me, I want what I want, and at times have paid too much for it. So what?

[22-rimfire]

I think you paid a fair price. A FAIR price is all I ask if I'm interested in a firearm. I rarely brag about a great price. Truth is most of the guns I want are in demand; so a fair price is about as good as it gets. Enjoy the revolver.

[cowboy117]

Good deal IMHO.Congrats on a great gun.Shooter or safe queen?

[pmbiker]

It'll be shot, but not alot. I'm thinkin try out a few different hollow point loads to see which one shoots best to poa. Then maybe just a cyl or two here or there to rotate ammo.:D This will mostly be for summer/dog walkin/bike ridin carry duty.

Safe queen, never.

It's funny you guys talking about finding the one you've been looking for. That's just the thing, this is what I've been looking for. I really hadn't seen a nickel plated 3" ever but I have been looking for a nice j frame. The final piece in the puzzle was that I had just returned from selling a Bowflex to an old friend. I had money in my pocket and more next week, perfect for a short lay-away.

[pmbiker]

As promised to those interested.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/pmbiker/DSCF2481.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/pmbiker/DSCF2478.jpg

[MikePGS]

Wow, what a gorgeous revolver! Thanks for posting the pics.

[Gustav]

Heck if something I wanted for a long while was found and available even if some would say overprice who cares?
Its my money and my choice.:D
You did well and will not regret money well spent however the one that gets away always is remembered some times for years.;)
Better to regret the loss of a few bucks (easily replaced) than a prize you have wanted or wish you had spent the extra on later on.
Money talks mine usually hangs around just long enough to say goodbye, its only what can be shown for it once its gone that really counts.
Now if I could only find one of those neat .22LR over 20 gauge Savage 24CS in nickel finish like the one I foolishly sold to a friend when cash was tight years ago, one day I will find her mate and give it a good home.

[ArchAngelCD]

That's a beautiful revolver and a great find IMO.

Try not to fire and +P ammo in it, you don't want to ruin that beauty. If you want a good heavy SD round check out the Standard Pressure stuff Buffalo Bore came out with this year. http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#standard38

[pmbiker]

Thanks for the complements guys, I agree it is a beautiful revolver.

I have no intention of shooting any +p in this one. I will tell you it hasn't been easy finding a good selection of standard pressure hollow point ammo. My plan was to buy several boxes from different manufacturers to determine which one shot to POA. Well so far I haven't had much luck at gun shops. They have FMJ or LRN but not many choices for SD ammo. I plan to order a box of the Buffalo Bore and continue to search for other choices.

[W.E.G.]

$399 is a good price for that gun.

Those guns were designed with 158-grain lead bullets as the expected ammo.

[Gator]

That's a beauty! And the price was right too, heck you could probably get $50-75 for the box alone.

I don't worry about overpaying (within reason) for something I want. Its not worth worrying about a few extra bucks if its something I've been looking for. The deals I kick myself about are the ones when I didn't buy.

[10-Ring]

It's very fair. I would just enjoy your new wheelgun IMO, money well spent ;)

[Neophyte1]

pmbiker: Sir; your enthusiasm is enough to make me wont to run out and buy something new:D Looks like years of pleasure to come:)

[jeepmor]

Guntech - Who cares what you paid? For some people, the deal is all that matters. For me, I want what I want, and at times have paid too much for it. So what?

I'm with Guntech, 5 years from now you'll remember you got a great gun. It's like building a house or a car, budget is a real issue, but I rarely regret spending some extra up front or taking extra time to do it right, the first time. I almost always regret cheaping out and cutting corners to save a few bucks and not having exactly what I want.

[jt1]

S&W, a value at any price.

[Ala Dan]

No sir, you did very well; as the 3" 36's are drying up~! :eek::( Enjoy

[armoredman]

No matter what you paid for that beauty, it's already worth more than that by now. Very, very nice, sir.

[jack the toad]

Unless I almost steal something when I buy it, I will have buyers remorse or 2nd thoughts to some degree.
If you're happy with it then it was a good deal.
Don't worry about, just enjoy your purchase. You did good.

[pmbiker]

I have no regrets over spending what I did on this gun. The thread title was meant to be sarcastic.

I have a short barrel mod 36 that was my father's back-up as a state trooper. This was an impulse buy. I didn't need it, but I really wanted it.

I've lucked into more than one nice classic firearm recently. A good friend of my dad's just made me a deal on a pre '64 Win model 70 in .270win. He shot it, but less than a box as he put it. Also traded into a LNIB 1951 Remington 870 Wingmaster about a year ago. It kills birds, both feathered and clay, like a laser.

These unique finds have made me more of a collector than a shooter, but they all get shot. No safe queens for me.

[Neophyte1]

pmbiker: Sir; you sure fooled us. :D My interpretation was way off base.
I about ran out to pick something up :) Your sarcasm didn't work.:D
good deal, good, gun, you won

We should be more astute next time

[Sistema1927]

Very, very nice.

I love Square Butt J-frames. The fact that this one is really nice nickel and 3" is an additional bonus.

[Phydeaux642]

I sure wish that I could "overpay" for something like that.:D

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[dispatch]

This is a Fairy Tale, right? I didn't think these kind of things existed. You must be living right my friend. BEAUTIFUL!!!

[1BLINDREF]

Very very nice :D
I think you did great price wise as well. Finds like that, with the cardboard box and papers, are getting tougher as years go by.
Congrats on a beautifull gun. Thanks for sharing your pictures. :)