I'd recommend a new or late model used M66. It's much more versatile ammo wise. M66, being "stainless steel" won't have blue wear so holds value a bit better. Note the SS alloy used in guns will still rust if neglected. I'd probably buy a LEO trade in 4" in good repair... they are huge bargains right now. I bought exactly that... a 4" M66-7... for a spare.

If I had the coin, I'd buy a 3" M66... or the odd fraction S&W sells now... because they are superb utility guns.

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