K-32 vs model 16

Bill A · #51 01-15-2021, 07:18 PM

Yeah, I sold a pre-16, 99% in box for 3250 some years ago. They are spendy.

raljr1 · #52 01-15-2021, 10:41 PM

I was fortunate enough to find a beat up k32 about 6 years ago for under $1200, and a reblued one just recently for $2000. They are out there if you are diligent and patient...neither of mine are pristine, but hey, I have a pair of fun shooting, rare pistols that I can shoot to my heart's content.

Keep looking.

Robert

Tom K · #53 01-15-2021, 11:20 PM

Zombie thread from 2017. C'mon people, look at the date on the posts before replying.

reccpd101 · #54 01-16-2021, 01:36 AM

There are plenty of gunsmiths out there that will convert a k-22 to 32 H&R Magnum or 327 Magnum and fit the converted cylinder to an older 32 frame. That preserves the original cylinder to be reinstalled to get the collector value price if you decide to sell it.

CH4 · #55 01-16-2021, 01:50 AM

I won’t defile my 16-4 to make it a 327, but often think about looking for a spare cylinder to punch out. Not sure why, paper plates and empty beer cans won’t know the difference. 327 is usually more plentiful, however.

Muley Gil · #56 01-16-2021, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill A

I've owned 4 K-frame .32's in my long life of collecting, two minty pre16's, a 16 no dash (about 90%, a shooter), and a 16-4. The 16-4 was, in my opinion, a much inferior gun, showing timing problems (I bought it new, so it wasn't from previous abuse) and a finish that was uneven and already "plumming." To make matters worse, before long I could push it off sear by applying slight force to the hammer spur with my thumb. It was made, as I recall (I no longer have the gun), in the early 80's, a bad period for Smith. As someone above noted, the 5-screw pre-models are the most common. If you find any of the older K32's/Model 16's, you will pay a pretty penny indeed.

Sorry you had problems with your M16-4. I bought a 6" M16-4 and it was fine shooting, accurate handgun.

S&W Kid · #57 01-17-2021, 04:31 PM

Pitch fork is put away. But I'm keepin' my scythe ! lol

Grayfox · #58 01-17-2021, 04:55 PM

A K-32 or early Model 16 has been on my grail list for as long as I can remember. But in 40+ years as a S&W enthusiast, I've never even seen one in person.

Back in the late 90s I settled for a 6" 16-4. Nice gun, shoots very well. I paid the outrageous price of $600 for it back then. I wouldn't even consider selling it for twice that price today.