Fair price for S&W 65 3"?

[Slow]

I just bought this gun from my local store...The gun is in very good shape...Have not fired it yet.. What's a fair price in your opinion? No pictures available...Trigger is beautiful! Just curious if I got a good deal $275

 

[FPrice]

IMHO I think that $275 for a 3" K-frame magnum in good condition is a very good deal.

Be prepared to have a great time shooting it!

 

[Bullet]

Sounds like a good deal to me. I've seen them go for more.

 

[mattz357]

What is a "good" deal depends on where you live. In IL, $400 would be a good deal. If the gun is in good condition, I would say $275 is a good deal anywhere! I have a 3" 65 and 65LS (now "MS") and I LOVE them both. Enjoy!

 

[Slow]

A follow-up question... what seems to be most accurate round? .38+P,standard pressure .38, .357 Mag. and what bullet weight and brand? Thanks...P.S. I am not reloading my own at this time (I use to)

 

[Elmer]

Get yourself a box of 148 grain wadcutter rounds, (Winchester, Federal or Remington), and be prepared for a magical experience.

Ahhh for the days they gave me all I could shoot.........

Funny thing is, besides being a great target round, the wadcutters make a pretty good defense round.

 

[dinosaur]

That's a good deal but if it came with the original grips and box it's an excellent deal!

 

[Maddock]

$275 is a pretty good deal. Around here 3" 65s in shops are running $325 for well-worn examples and I've seen mint guns priced at past $450 (although they didn't move quickly).

 

[mrstang01]

Where did you pick it up in IN, if you don't mind?

 

[Slow]

Michael, believe it or not our local Ace Hardware... Yes friends, Ace Hardware...I just love livin' in Southern Indiana. You can buy live fishing bait and firearms of every description!

 

[bpisler]

I paid $290.00 for a 3" 65-3 including
shipping and transfer fee.It has
become my daily carry piece for the
last 2½ years.Ammo wise it prefers
a heavy bullet,anything under 140grs
and the groups start to open up.

 

[Moonclip]

Sounds like ok price. I paid $300 for a new one in 1996 but most stores were asking for about $340.

 

[Brian Williams]

get it ASAP
great guns

 

[dwenslen]

I just scored a 65-5 3" off gunbroker for $305, plus $20 shipping, and i was happy.
never handled one before, but it is a nice go between a L frame and a j frame.
I think i'm gonna like it.

cheers,
Derek

 

[kennedy]

where in southern INd? A friend wants to sell me one, minty no box for $350 have not bit yet.