S&W .38spl Model?
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If it is a Model 14, and it is affordable, and you want a .38 special, buy it. A little while ago I found a 14-4 that looked unfired and came to this forum and asked about it and was generally told to buy it. It is a truly fine pistol and the accuracy is unbelievable. The only problem is that the chambers are cut tightand I have to be sure to fully resize any brass that I reload. This is not a bad thing.
jad0110
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Model 14!!!
On a Smith, the Model # is visible when you swing open the cylinder behind the crane. Just curious, how much $$$ was it?
I picked up my 14-4 just recently for $350. Not a raging deal, but not bad considering it's A+ condition. If you ever get into reloading, which I will be this spring, these 6" 38s thrive on light 148 grain wadcutter target loads. The accuracy was pretty impressive with 158 grain RNLs, and I don't even have the rear sight adjusted properly, so I'm pretty stoked about loading my own wadcutters.
Here's a couple of pics of my 14-4
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On a Smith, the Model # is visible when you swing open the cylinder behind the crane. Just curious, how much $$$ was it?
I picked up my 14-4 just recently for $350. Not a raging deal, but not bad considering it's A+ condition. If you ever get into reloading, which I will be this spring, these 6" 38s thrive on light 148 grain wadcutter target loads. The accuracy was pretty impressive with 158 grain RNLs, and I don't even have the rear sight adjusted properly, so I'm pretty stoked about loading my own wadcutters.
Here's a couple of pics of my 14-4
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Model 14
Sorry it took awhile to post this reply, I had to make time to get back to the shop and have a closer look. It is a Model 14, no hyphen. They're asking a California premium for it- $449-they know the only way we can buy one these days is to find one already in the state.
It has light but visible wear for a 1960 revolver, a little cylinder play, but nice clean bore. I might be tempted except that right next to it is an 8" bbl version 14-3 in MINT condition that ws just sold and is awaiting the DROS. It puts this one to shame, and sold for only a few bucks more. Oh well, guess I'll keep looking
Sorry it took awhile to post this reply, I had to make time to get back to the shop and have a closer look. It is a Model 14, no hyphen. They're asking a California premium for it- $449-they know the only way we can buy one these days is to find one already in the state.
It has light but visible wear for a 1960 revolver, a little cylinder play, but nice clean bore. I might be tempted except that right next to it is an 8" bbl version 14-3 in MINT condition that ws just sold and is awaiting the DROS. It puts this one to shame, and sold for only a few bucks more. Oh well, guess I'll keep looking
California premium indeed! I recently bought a similar revolver with a little more finish wear for $250 on the Arizona side of the line.
Restricting .38 Special, 6 shot, target revolvers will really help reduce crime over there.
Thanks, Saxon. I'm a new shooter and still have much to learn. A little embarassed for my error and thinking I didn't just come up with the alteration all on my own, I Googled Patridge sight, and came across an article from the late Skeeter Skelton:
http://www.darkcanyon.net/long_range_handgunning.htm
Made me feel a little better that I'm not the only one who makes the pronunciation mistake. It was a treat to come across some of his older writings.
http://www.darkcanyon.net/long_range_handgunning.htm
Made me feel a little better that I'm not the only one who makes the pronunciation mistake. It was a treat to come across some of his older writings.
don95sml
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Part of the price consideration depends on what condition you're looking for. If you peruse the gun auction sites, you won't find a 98% finish gun for less than $400. I realize that this means nothing in California. But it may help to know that the guns you are looking at may be a little overpriced, but not really that out of line on a national scale.
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