Another K frame 38 Special

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Jonesy814

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Back in February I traded an old rifle for a model of 1905, 4th change, and in May I bought a 2 inch nickel plated model 10. While visiting an area gun shop a couple days ago I came across a model 15-3. It has a few scuffs and some bluing loss here and there but locks up tight and has a great trigger. Price was under $400 so Its now mine. First thing I did was get rid of the Pachmyer grip so it could look respectable
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When it comes to S&W revolvers I don't really have a plan. I buy what strikes my fancy and pops up in the area when I have some cash. While I have a couple of N frames and a couple J frames, it seems that K frame 38 specials are what I have ended up being drawn to. I do have one other K frame but its a 22 (617). I'd kind of like to add a 6 inch M14 at some point.
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You say that you don't really have a plan when it comes to S&W revolvers. ..

well , if you had a plan to acquire one of the great .38 special shooters of all time , you could declare MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

(And , at really good price.)
 
Jonesy814 said:
When it comes to S&W revolvers I don't really have a plan. I buy what strikes my fancy and pops up in the area when I have some cash. While I have a couple of N frames and a couple J frames, it seems that K frame 38 specials are what I have ended up being drawn to. I do have one other K frame but its a 22 (617). I'd kind of like to add a 6 inch M14 at some point.
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I like the way you think!
 
Waveski said:
You say that you don't really have a plan when it comes to S&W revolvers. ..

well , if you had a plan to acquire one of the great .38 special shooters of all time , you could declare MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

(And , at really good price.)
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I first saw the gun almost 3 weeks ago. It was in a gunshop about an hour and 15 minutes from where I live. I usually only visit this shop 4 or 5 times a year since there are many much closer. Thought about it off and on the whole 3 weeks. I hadnt really checked it out very closely and had only seen one side of it. Finally I couldnt take it anymore. I called to verify they still had it and drove down on Friday afternoon
Combat Masterpiece has to be the best gun name ever
 
Jonesy814

Plan or no plan, you have a very nice K frame collection! And I agree with you; a Model 14 would be the perfect addition to the collection!

Oh, and your Model 15 cleaned up very nicely!
 
The gun was dull, dirty and wearing Pachmyer presentation grips when I got it. Tag said $399.95 and it looked rough enough that I almost considered passing on it. I got the shop to knock off 2.5% for a cash purchase which brought it to $389.95. It took 2 hours to get it cleaned and polished up. It ended up nicer than expected
 
Jonesy814 said:
When it comes to S&W revolvers I don't really have a plan. I buy what strikes my fancy and pops up in the area when I have some cash. While I have a couple of N frames and a couple J frames, it seems that K frame 38 specials are what I have ended up being drawn to. I do have one other K frame but its a 22 (617). I'd kind of like to add a 6 inch M14 at some point.
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You have an awesome family!
 
Don't really need a plan. Buying S&W's = nice shootable collection and, you can never have to many K frames;)
 
Hertzer said:
Don't really need a plan. Buying S&W's = nice shootable collection and, you can never have to many K frames;)
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A shootable collection is my only real goal. I want them to look decent but don't want perfect old revolvers that are so nice that shooting them would ruin the value
 
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Stopped by one of the LGS's yesterday and spotted a very nice 2 inch, square butt Model 15-1 wearing G10 stocks in the case. The salesman said it was the owner's who was selling it to fund something else. It came with another set of Pachmayr grips and a Kydex pancake belt holster and was marked $650.00. Before I could start talking it down (turn line and a little place on the right side of the muzzle where the blue was missing), I got a text from my lieutenant telling me that the chief had fired one of my guys. I ended up having to leave to pull his shift (1500-2300), and as I was walking out the door another guy was drooling over the damn' thing. I certainly don't need it, but I didn't even get the pleasure of negotiating. Working 0700-1500 today (yes, an 8 hour turnaround), so I'll have to update this when I get a chance to go back over there.
 
I just purchased my 3rd K frame, a 15-3 that someone put a 6" target barrel on. It wont be here for a couple of days so I'm not sure if it will be a winter project (which is fine) or a shooter.
 
Those are great guns. I should have picked up several when they were 200 n under when the wonder nines came out. Years ago I though I should pick one or more model 15 up for a bunch of 38 special brass I had acquired and use in my .357's. I found a pre model 15 K-38 4" and just before facebook shut down gun sales I found a stainless 67 for what ya just paid- TT and target hammer ... they both shoot great! As far as the pachmeyers go- there isn't a nicer shooting grip for the k n n frames if ya have the one that fits your hand- they made both large n small in a few flavors. I still love them for actually shooting my revolvers... definitely better than the magna grips for most folk! - for shooting anyhow :)
 
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Congrats to the OP on a great acquisition! To me, the model 15 is the best value in the high quality revolver market, bar none. I purchased all but one of my model 15's or Combat Masterpieces for under $400 within the last several years. The OP made a great buy, but there are many 15's out there at this low price. If I had lots more money - and a lot less guns in my collection - I'd go on a crazy model 15 buying spree and purchase all these world class revolvers at crazy low prices. :D :D
 
I certainly agree with Jim NE. I have a 4" and a 2". Great Guns. There is no following for Model 15's or 67's here in SC. Everybody here wants a "Magnum". Was at a gunshow this past weekend and there was probably 6-8 for sale in various condition and priced very fair. One seller said that the model 15 he had was the only gun that had not been looked at all weekend! I started to take at least one home but got on a Model 36 and 60 buying spree so I decided I had spent enough. I wish that Smith and Wesson had produced a 3" Model 15. I would pay through the nose for one.
 
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I certainly agree with Jim NE. I have a 4" and a 2". Great Guns. There is no following for Model 15's or 67's here in SC. Everybody here wants a "Magnum". Was at a gunshow this past weekend and there was probably 6-8 for sale in various condition and priced very fair. One seller said that the model 15 he had was the only gun that had not been looked at all weekend! I started to take at least one home but got on a Model 36 and 60 buying spree so I decided I had spent enough. I wish that Smith and Wesson had produced a 3" Model 15. I would pay through the nose for one.
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