[ChuckB]

I'm in the market for a S&W wheelie, with about a 4 inch barrel, in .38 only. I can buy new, or I'll consider a used Smith that has been cared for. Unfortunately, there are so many model numbers out there, and I can't make heads or tails of them. Any suggestions, please?

Chuck

[Tamara]

Model 10, Model 64 and Model 67 are your currently-catalogued choices. I'd vote for the Model 10, but I'm hideously biased. ;)

[Airboss]

I agree with Tamara on the choice of the M-10 but would offer one other suggestion a M-15 Both can be found as ex-cop guns for a really good price.Prices less than $200 are out there if you shop.the M-15 offers the additional advantage of adjustable sights.If you can spend just a little more money look for a M-28 a N-Frame that offers both the ability to fire .38 and .357.These three while they are not the only choices,do represent three good choices.

[Tamara]

If you can spend just a little more money look for a M-28 a N-Frame that offers both the ability to fire .38 and .357.

My choice was predicated on his specification of ".38 only", and the fact that he may need to get a new gun in short order, rather than search for a good used Model 15. I'm assuming that he needs it for work...

[Airboss]

Fair enough,just giveing him a couple of other choices to look for as he is shopping.Any one of the three would serve him well.

[RON in PA]

Model 10/64

Model 15/67

That's it in 4 inchers and the model 15 is only available used.

[Tamara]

Since he needs ".38 only", if he wanted an N-frame he'd need to find a good Model 20 or 23. (Both of those models were discontinued in the mid-'60s, however, and command healthy collector's premiums, so that might be kinda rough. :uhoh: )

[tbeb]

I suggest a nice used Model 15 (blue) or Model 67 (stainless). They have an adjustable rear sight that is easier to see than the fixed sight on Models 10 and 64. I sold a Model 15 a long time ago. I shot it as well as anything. I just bought another one for $225.

[ceestand]

I would say the M-10. Mine cost $120 with some holster wear. Fixed sights, just an all-around great revolver. It's my primary carry as well.

[Urban Warrior]

I agree with Tamara, go for the model 10.

They can be found cheap and are great shooters. 64 if you want stainless. I prefer fixed sight handguns..............UW:cool:

[Thirties]

Chuck, read this thread while you're at it . . . and buy used, not new.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67452

[HSMITH]

Model 15, the best shooter of all the smiths.

[TrapperReady]

Model 15. Yum.