Dave Reese
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- Jul 10, 2003
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Hello, everyone.
Today, I purchased a well-used S&W Model 13-3 (blued K-frame Smith .357 with fixed sights) --with a truly sweet and tempting trigger--for $289 OTD.
However, it seems I am a yutz when it comes to buying revolvers. I did not read the excellent thread here regarding what to look for when purchasing used revolvers. I should have, as I have not purchased many used revolvers. As a matter of fact, I believe that today was the first time I've purchased a used revolver.
Because of my ignorance, I think I have purchased a revolver with a forcing cone that looks--to my unpracticed eye--like crap. That is, it appears to be extremely worn--though it is not cracked. (Note also the flame cutting into the topstrap.)
Am I right? Did my lust for a K-frame .357 lead me into purchasing a piece with a crap forcing cone? If so, what are my options?
Today, I purchased a well-used S&W Model 13-3 (blued K-frame Smith .357 with fixed sights) --with a truly sweet and tempting trigger--for $289 OTD.
However, it seems I am a yutz when it comes to buying revolvers. I did not read the excellent thread here regarding what to look for when purchasing used revolvers. I should have, as I have not purchased many used revolvers. As a matter of fact, I believe that today was the first time I've purchased a used revolver.
Because of my ignorance, I think I have purchased a revolver with a forcing cone that looks--to my unpracticed eye--like crap. That is, it appears to be extremely worn--though it is not cracked. (Note also the flame cutting into the topstrap.)
Am I right? Did my lust for a K-frame .357 lead me into purchasing a piece with a crap forcing cone? If so, what are my options?
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