I've been packing my Registered Magnum.
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Brian Williams
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Carry it, shoot it, have Fun.
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Did you ever find out if the original owner registered it????
Did you get a letter from S&W.???
I dont buy guns as collector items, I like to shoot all my guns, and If I buy an antique like my 1946 M&P I will fire it to get the feel of the old time hand fitting of the action.
If the registered magnum was mine, I would shoot it at the range occaisionally, but since its such a premium collectors item, I would refrain from carrying it. Carry puts too much wear on the pistol's original finish, and if it becomes damaged it could severly reduce the value of it since it is a RARE Collectors item.
If you want to carry a Heavy N-frame .357 magnum revolver, I would look for another model 27 a nice one can be had for $600-800 if its from the 60's, and carry that one instead, that way if it gets taken in a self defense shooting or it gets damaged you are only out a few hundred bucks, instead of a few thousand.
JMHO YMMV
Did you get a letter from S&W.???
I dont buy guns as collector items, I like to shoot all my guns, and If I buy an antique like my 1946 M&P I will fire it to get the feel of the old time hand fitting of the action.
If the registered magnum was mine, I would shoot it at the range occaisionally, but since its such a premium collectors item, I would refrain from carrying it. Carry puts too much wear on the pistol's original finish, and if it becomes damaged it could severly reduce the value of it since it is a RARE Collectors item.
If you want to carry a Heavy N-frame .357 magnum revolver, I would look for another model 27 a nice one can be had for $600-800 if its from the 60's, and carry that one instead, that way if it gets taken in a self defense shooting or it gets damaged you are only out a few hundred bucks, instead of a few thousand.
JMHO YMMV
MB- A previous owner lettered the RM and I have it. One of 14 shipped to the Utah Highway Patrol (and so inscribed on the side plate) in 1938. They bought 50 total and a collector told me 2 are known to exist and the rest are unaccounted for at this time. Many if not most RMs went to police agencies and they just threw the certificate request forms away.
Thanks for suggesting that I purchase a 27 but I currently have seven of them (well, 5 M27s and 2 pre-27s) and I do carry one of them from time to time. I didn't carry the RM for lack of options.
I agree it's somewhat risky and probably not the wisest thing to do. But if I were truly a wise man I wouldn't have so much money tied up in guns.
Thanks for suggesting that I purchase a 27 but I currently have seven of them (well, 5 M27s and 2 pre-27s) and I do carry one of them from time to time. I didn't carry the RM for lack of options.
I agree it's somewhat risky and probably not the wisest thing to do. But if I were truly a wise man I wouldn't have so much money tied up in guns.
Hutch
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No way, no how. I sold my PC-13 (The Very Serious Carry Revolver) after I decided I wasn't willing to risk the finish by toting it. Put it away.
I don't know if kudos are in order for carrying such a gun.
On one hand, it seems right to carry such a fine device as it was intended. However, the gun is rare and valuable. It offers insight into the gunner's crafts that can't or won't be reproduced today. It's a piece of history.
On one hand, it seems right to carry such a fine device as it was intended. However, the gun is rare and valuable. It offers insight into the gunner's crafts that can't or won't be reproduced today. It's a piece of history.
Sunray
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"...for me, that WAS expensive..." Exactly. The term 'expensive' is relative. Carry what you shoot best. Think in terms of a fighting gun, not how pretty or what it cost.
It bothers me not at all ... 
The chances of loss or damage while going pig hunting are far less then what might happen if you CCW a handgun, and then are forced to use it.
When I carry I presume that I may lose the gun. However this doesn't mean that I tote a junker. Obviously my neck is worth more then any gun. But if I can find a less expesive alternative without giving up performance I use it. As an example, a post-1972 Colt Detective Special rather then an early post-World War Two one. You apparently see things differently, but again it doesn't concern me because any loss - if it happens - will fall on you, not me.
The chances of loss or damage while going pig hunting are far less then what might happen if you CCW a handgun, and then are forced to use it.
When I carry I presume that I may lose the gun. However this doesn't mean that I tote a junker. Obviously my neck is worth more then any gun. But if I can find a less expesive alternative without giving up performance I use it. As an example, a post-1972 Colt Detective Special rather then an early post-World War Two one. You apparently see things differently, but again it doesn't concern me because any loss - if it happens - will fall on you, not me.
420Stainless
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It would be even better if you carried it around in a classic muscle car or on a Harley. I hope you'll get tremendous enjoyment from it.
patentmike
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I hope you also carry the registered magnum when you are pig hunting.
If you're not going to shoot 'em, you may as well be collecting stamps.
If you're not going to shoot 'em, you may as well be collecting stamps.
Heck, you paid for it. If you want to carry it, carry it. I would venture to say that the guys who assembled it at the factory would probably prefer it being used instead of locked up in a safe waiting for the next buyer with bucks. I'm sure there are better carry options out there, but I certainly wouldn't talk bad about your decision. Then again, my daily carry is a 1k pistol. I'm not worried about the cops taking it or roughing it up... if I have to use the thing I would probably be ecstatic over the mere fact I was still alive and probably wouldn't get too worked up over waiting a year or so to get it back. Plus, I can shoot it good as heck and it makes a good sized hole.
It's your safety, don't listen to people on the internet... they'll be here talking about you after the fact just like the cops will be lol.
It's your safety, don't listen to people on the internet... they'll be here talking about you after the fact just like the cops will be lol.
James T Thomas
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Life is brief; enjoy it while you can!
What makes you think your heirs will value and respect it when you're gone?
I have several firearms that belonged to my grandfather, and then to my dad, and now they sit gathering dust for the most part. I have no idea whether my sons will place any sentimental value on them either.
And I have no idea whether they will have appreciated in value beyond my time; or will be of financial value for my wife or boys, or even if they will get their hands on them. No one does know that kind of thing. We presume we do for the most part, when in actuality, when you are gone, all bets are off.
If you think you do, you may not have lived enough or long enough.
I would enjoy the gun.
Life is brief; enjoy it while you can!
What makes you think your heirs will value and respect it when you're gone?
I have several firearms that belonged to my grandfather, and then to my dad, and now they sit gathering dust for the most part. I have no idea whether my sons will place any sentimental value on them either.
And I have no idea whether they will have appreciated in value beyond my time; or will be of financial value for my wife or boys, or even if they will get their hands on them. No one does know that kind of thing. We presume we do for the most part, when in actuality, when you are gone, all bets are off.
If you think you do, you may not have lived enough or long enough.
I would enjoy the gun.
ArchAngelCD
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A Registered Magnum just sold online for $5,750. Your piece is much more rare than the one that just sold. Forget about the price but just try and think how bad the loss would be if it were stolen or trashed!! Carry a replaceable gun that's similar so you won't chance the loss of that rare and beautiful piece of history. http://armchairgunshow.com/otsHAR_Smith_Wesson.htm
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