Gun show finds

[Eddietruett]

Worked the Columbia SC gun show with my buddy who owns a gun shop. While we sold a decent amount of guns, I was able to snag a few beauties to take home.
Roger Speed Six Stainless .357 with a 2.75” Barrel. Almost new.
Kimber K6S NIB. Sold the 2 I had. This one is staying home.
S&W Model 13-3 Nickel 3”. Got to be 98%. Most of you know I collect 3” K Frames and this one is almost as pretty as a NIB Nickel 3” I’ve had several years. Was a good weekend for me.

 

[J-Bar]

Sweet !!

Beats raking leaves, don’t it.

 

[.455_Hunter]

The Kimber doesn't do much for me, but the Ruger and Smith are awesome!

My stainless Speed-Six snub was a bit beat-up, so I had it bead blasted- looks cool with the factory option rubber grips.

Never owned a 3" K- Looking for a blued 10 or 13 (FBI special).

 

[Gordon]

The Speed Six is nice but the 13-3 Nickle 3" is off the charts ! Great finds. I was issued a 13 3" in 70s for a while and it is a great professional carry gun.

 

[bannockburn]

Eddietruett

Ya done good...real good!

I would have been happy with finding the Ruger Speed Six but the S&W Model 13, with a 3" barrel and nickel plated too; that's just out of the park!!!

 

[Eddietruett]

Every now and then you get lucky. I'm always on the lookout for 3" K frames. They just balance perfect for me. One of my latest "toys" is a Mod 686 L frame in 44 Special. It is a hoot to shoot and the 44 special with soft lead HP's makes a darn good defense load as well.

 

[MedWheeler]

EddieTruett writes:

Roger Speed Six Stainless .357 with a 2.75” Barrel. Almost new.

Never heard of Roger guns. Wonder if Ruger knows they're using one of their model names.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I perk up every time there is a nickel Smith around.

 

[Jonesy814]

That 3 inch M13 is awesome! Looks like it left the factory last week..

 

[sparkyv]

Kimber K6S NIB. Sold the 2 I had. This one is staying home.

I'm being nosy, but why is this Kimber staying home when the other two didn't?

 

[Eddietruett]

Haven't been around on the handgun bench or forums for a while. Been loading for rifle mostly the last 5 yrs or so.
Recently have been given S&W 357 Mag/w 6" barrel (686-2). I've only shot 38's out of it so far and I really liked shooting them. So I want to load some 38's for plinking. Attaining accuracy would be fun.
Should / can I just go with 357 Brass in case I want to make the switch to 357? I'm sure curiosity will get the best of me. I'll be loading on a Dillon 550B. Have loaded for 40 Cal and 9mm.

Here's what I have.

• Blue Dot, Tite group,Power pistol,Hi skor 700X.
• I have both Small pistol and small pistol MAGS primers.
• Can Magnum primers be used in the 38 loads if I keep away from max loads? Thinking smaller inventory

What I need. Suggestions on all are appreciated.

• Dies. Are Carbide dies worth the extra $ ? I use Redding dies for rifle and have been happy.
• Brass. Can I just use 357 brass?
• Bullets.. Thinking middle upper end of the road in weight. Want to be able to control this thing. Some may be shot at a indoor range. Steel isn't an option there.

I'm being nosy, but why is this Kimber staying home when the other two didn't?

The others were owned when they weren't as plentiful and sometimes a deal comes along that is too good to pass up. That happened on the previous 2 that I owned. Now that the prices have settled, I plan on keeping this one. But everything has its price! Very similar to when the Colt Cobras were introduced. People were paying stupid money for them. Sometimes double retail. Now dealers can't get retail for new ones.

 

[Eddietruett]

EddieTruett writes:



Never heard of Roger guns. Wonder if Ruger knows they're using one of their model names.

Damn Spell Check. I have enough people looking over my shoulder without a computer correcting me as well