Going wheelgun shopping...

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Yes, It is a very very good 15, as i said I could belive that it was shot only 6 times, not quite NIB but not that far off. I am quite happy to find it as it should be a great gun. I need to get a good oil rag setup to keep the bluing in good shape.

PS - good job on finding that gun :)

I think the plan for me at least is carry this in the winter when I sportcoat/jacket is not out of place. I will look at something like the SP101 with .38s for summer carry, but that is down the road.

Why is it all the guns that S&W makes that I like are the discontinued models? I will get it in two weeks when I am back down in the charlotte area with the state paperwork in hand.

I think I will be using speedloaders with this, which brand of speedloaders do people recommend for use in the model 15?

Anyways, I am justifying my purchases now by saying I am collecting revolvers. ;)
 
I like HK speed loaders myself. Here is my 15-4 I talked about.

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With a 15, you can adjust the rear sight for ammo changes. Mine is 'on the money' windage-wise, but low in elevation at 12-25yd with all of my homebrews. It's 'on' at 25yd with the Remington R38S12 158gr LHPSWC +P - but, then, it states '.38 S&W SPL +P' on the barrel. Yeah, a 67 - or a 15 - would make a far better plinker! Still, for a HD piece, it's perfect.

BTW, the only '15', or 15-variant, available in years now is the new 'Night Guard' series, the 315NG (S&W SKU #163425 - MSRP $932). It's a 2.5" Sc-Al alloy frame/SS cylinder 24 oz revolver with a C&S 'Extreme Duty fixed' rear sight and Tritium front sight. Yeah, you got a far better revolver, in my never very humble opinion! Congratulations - and a call to S&W (800-331-0452) with the S/N will reveal whether or not it is +P rated.

Stainz

PS Pick up an HKS #10 speedloader or two - and practice reloading with your eyes closed - and don't close that loaded cylinder with your eyes closed - be safe!
 
I think you will be very happy with the Model 15. I ignored them for years when you could buy one for a pittence. Finally bought on last year and I have been pleased with it.

It doesn't get shot much, but it is available when I have the whim to shoot it.
 
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