Rob96
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I know it is the stainless 38spcl with adj. sights. I want to know how is the handling, accuracy and so forth. What hsa the service life been.
Tell me about the S&W Model 67
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Sistema1927
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The 67 is .357 Magnum. The 66 is .38 Special.
Good solid K frame revolvers.
Good solid K frame revolvers.
Rob96
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Not according to Davidsons.........
http://www.galleryofguns.com/gungal...eries+like+'%|67')+ORDER+by+manuf,+unk2,+unk3
Sistema is wrong.
As you know the model 67 is a .38 Special K-frame.
I have a model 15 which is the same as a 67 except it is made out of chromoly steel and has a blue finish. I had a model 19 before and sold it to fund the 15. I like my model 15 more than the 19 simply because it is a .38 Special. I handload my own ammunition and the .38 Special cartridge makes much more sense to me than the venerable ".357 Magnum". If I want to I can load my .38 Specials to near .357 Magnum velocities. You have to remember that the only difference between a .38 Special and a .357 Magnum is about .135" of length.
Anyways, the model 67 & 15 handle and shoot great. You wouldn't be disappointed.
Jake H
As you know the model 67 is a .38 Special K-frame.
I have a model 15 which is the same as a 67 except it is made out of chromoly steel and has a blue finish. I had a model 19 before and sold it to fund the 15. I like my model 15 more than the 19 simply because it is a .38 Special. I handload my own ammunition and the .38 Special cartridge makes much more sense to me than the venerable ".357 Magnum". If I want to I can load my .38 Specials to near .357 Magnum velocities. You have to remember that the only difference between a .38 Special and a .357 Magnum is about .135" of length.
Anyways, the model 67 & 15 handle and shoot great. You wouldn't be disappointed.
Jake H
Rob96
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Thanks for the input. This is actually going to be for my wife. She wants this to shoot at the range and to have something in the house that she can handle.
Gator
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That is an excellent revolver for that purpose, it would be hard to pick a better one.
spwenger
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As Already Mentioned...
...the M-67 is the stainless-steel version of the M-15, which was originally dubbed the Combat Masterpiece. It was the last issue revolver of the LAPD (while LASD was still issuing the M-15).
It should be a great gun, both for the range and the home, as long as the wife has large enough hands to operate it double-action. Lots of accessories, including grips and holsters, are still available for 4-inch K-frame S&W's.
...the M-67 is the stainless-steel version of the M-15, which was originally dubbed the Combat Masterpiece. It was the last issue revolver of the LAPD (while LASD was still issuing the M-15).
It should be a great gun, both for the range and the home, as long as the wife has large enough hands to operate it double-action. Lots of accessories, including grips and holsters, are still available for 4-inch K-frame S&W's.
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Black Knight
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The S&W 67 is a hard revolver to beat in 38 Special. Many cops that couldn't carry a 66 (357 Magnum) carried the 67 instead. If I had to rely on it as my only handgun I would not feel outgunned due to the ammo available today. I might add a few HKS or Safariland speedloaders.
boalex207
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Negative Ghost Rider. The 67 is chambered in .38 Smith and Wesson Special.
I own one. It's my "truck" gun. I'd say it would make a fine home defense gun for the wife.
My 67 (no suffix) was produced in 1973. It remains in like-new condition. It's a very light, easy to handle revolver. I bought it as an easier-to-clean version of the M-15 sidearm I carried on duty in the ChAir Force. It is NOT as pleasant to shoot with hot/heavy loads as the, heavier, Model 66. I use 4.5 grains of Unique under 158gr SWCs for practice and general purposes and Hornady's 140 XTP with Accurate powders for defense.
It's a great revolver; one you'll never regret purchasing.
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It's a great revolver; one you'll never regret purchasing.
Apologies for not showing you an image. Even when reduced, its 1.0MB file is just over the 977kb JPG limit.
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RON in PA
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As the other posters have stated the model 67 is a great gun. One thing you might consider is getting rubber grips for the gun. Wooden grips look pretty, but most people I know, including myself prefer rubber grips for their shooting comfort.
Rob96
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My wife prefers the rubber grips as well.
spwenger
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Well, Yes...
Following the death of four California Highway Patrol officers in a shootout at Newhall, in 1970, some witnesses said that a couple of the officers appeared to have been surprised at the blast from their own revolvers. At the time, the CHP authorized the carry of Magnum ammunition but did not furnish it for training. In the aftermath of the Newhall incident, the CHP went to the Federal 110 gr. +P+ load in a .38 Special case. As this load was intended to be fired only in revolvers built to handle .357 pressures, the CHP placed a special order with S&W that resulted in the M-68's. As far as I know, they were only sold on that contract.
...but the M-68 was a fairly rare bird and, to my knowledge, was only produced with a 6-inch barrel.
Following the death of four California Highway Patrol officers in a shootout at Newhall, in 1970, some witnesses said that a couple of the officers appeared to have been surprised at the blast from their own revolvers. At the time, the CHP authorized the carry of Magnum ammunition but did not furnish it for training. In the aftermath of the Newhall incident, the CHP went to the Federal 110 gr. +P+ load in a .38 Special case. As this load was intended to be fired only in revolvers built to handle .357 pressures, the CHP placed a special order with S&W that resulted in the M-68's. As far as I know, they were only sold on that contract.
Rob96
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I checked out a new, pre-lock 67 today. Price is $449, does this seem fair? Also are these square or round butts?
Golddog
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Most were square butts; late 67-3 and all 67-4 seem to have been round. Lock not added until 67-5.
Prices have soared on these, so $449 seems pretty good.
Prices have soared on these, so $449 seems pretty good.
PattonTime
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Model 67
My local gun range "Bills North in Blaine MN"
has a nice used one for $299.99
I see them all the time on gunbroker for $300.00
Great guns, I think Smiths in 38 special are a bargain
most seem to prefer .357 and then rarely shoot them,
except with 38 special
My local gun range "Bills North in Blaine MN"
has a nice used one for $299.99
I see them all the time on gunbroker for $300.00
Great guns, I think Smiths in 38 special are a bargain
most seem to prefer .357 and then rarely shoot them,
except with 38 special
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