"lil help on a SW 15-3

[Tuckerp229]

Just found a super clean, easily a 95-98 %, no box or papers, doesn't appear to have been shot but a few times. Original grips no dings. .38 Special. $ 359.95. Am I buying or passing awaiting a nice SW19 in 3 or 4 inch?

What say you? Anything to look out for, avoid. Is the SW19 simply better because it'll handle +p and .357 magnums?

This revolver bug is really becoming difficult.

 

[Brian Williams]

The 15 will handle +p, and good luck finding a 3" 19

 

[jaholder1971]

$359 is about average for a 15-3. In the condition you state I'd go for it.

M19's come in 3 flavors: 2.5", 4" and 6".

 

[Tuckerp229]

"About average"

wow, after being fairly heavy into semi-auto collecting, $359 seems like a steal. Me thinks I have a great deal to learn.

 

[Tuckerp229]

Well, I went to buy the 15-3 and a SW19-4 followed me home instead. I couldn't resist the lure of a pinned, recessed cylinder and the .357 option. Now I have to scramble to scare up some more dollars for the 15-3.

 

[Starter52]

Good move getting the Model 19.

 

[jaholder1971]

"About average"

wow, after being fairly heavy into semi-auto collecting, $359 seems like a steal. Me thinks I have a great deal to learn.

I've seen prices range from $275 to $900 for a S&W lettered USAF issue M15-3. J and G have had some between $325-349. One gunshop in KC had one for $315, Cabela's in KC had one for $425 and a shop in Topeka has a $385 dollar tag on it.

 

[Tuckerp229]

Geez, I've been dry firing this thing. The trigger is unbelievable. Oh so smooth. I think I am begining to understand the certain something about a wheel gun.