Greeting's
Chrome My Friend-
Lots of great choices are out there; and much good advice has already
been written here at THR. Just make sure that with any purchase of a
"good old revolver" that you follow the guide lines as set forth by my
friend Mr. Jim March in the sticky posted here at THR; as a lot of head
aches can be avoided, before your money is spent~!
Quite frankly, like many others here I have NO quarms with good old
solid S&W revolvers. However, prices are going up on these everyday-
so be cautious~! Such models as the 10's or 15's would be a really
good begining, .38 caliber wise. The 10 is a fixed sighted model, while
the 15 will have adjustable sights. Likewise, a hard-to-find S&W model
13 is a fixed sighted .357 magnum; while the 19 is its counterpart.
All of these also have stainless steel variants, at a slightly premium
price.
Then, there is absolutley nothing wrong with a good used but not
abused S&W model 27 or 28; and 581 or 586. The 581 and 586 also
have stainless steel variants; models 681 and 686 respectfully. For
my own use, I prefer a 4" S&W model 19; which when introduced
by S&W was considered one of the best police handguns available.
Ever changing times have seen the "wheel gun" fall from favor in
police circles; but with a huge civilian fan base they should remain
on the scene for a long time.
Oh~! one other quick look at S&W's. Be aware, the 3" model 65
.357 magnum is very difficult too find. You might as well be on a
river bank looking for old Indian relics~!