Smith & Wesson Forum

Advertise With Us Search
Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Revolvers > S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present
Reload this Page 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!
Forum Register

Notices

S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present All NON-PINNED Barrels, the L-Frames, and the New Era Revolvers


Reply
Page 4 of 5 « First 23 4 5
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #151  
Old 12-09-2010, 08:32 PM
Nedroe's Avatar
Nedroe Nedroe is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 905
Likes: 10,530
Liked 2,861 Times in 460 Posts
Default Created a Monster.....
we all had a hand in it. There's a 66 3 incher posted in the For Sale section for $1500.00




Ned
Reply With Quote
  #152  
Old 12-09-2010, 09:14 PM
Rolan_Kraps's Avatar
Rolan_Kraps Rolan_Kraps is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Gainesville, GA, USA
Posts: 373
Likes: 1
Liked 19 Times in 14 Posts
Default
625-3 Left Side - NO LOCK!


Right Side
__________________
Rolan Kraps
Gainesville, Ga
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #153  
Old 12-10-2010, 12:02 AM
tbird tbird is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 151
Likes: 14
Liked 24 Times in 11 Posts
Talking almost better than sex...
My 3 inch 66-4 and my 66-3 f-comp with 2 digit ser# are so sweet that I sometimes think my wife is jealous,just because they sleep next to me. It doesn't get any better than that.Well maybe the19 pr and 66 2.5 , the 4 and 6 inch might get a little jealous, but a mans got to do what a mans got to do. Now if only Smith would make a lightweight 3- 66 it would be the perfect all time mate.. Well better stop there before I have to share the couch with the cat.
tbird
Reply With Quote
  #154  
Old 12-10-2010, 12:11 AM
ColColt's Avatar
ColColt ColColt is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: May 2010
Location: TN
Posts: 1,299
Likes: 27
Liked 284 Times in 131 Posts
Default
You guys with these 3 inchers need to put one in the For Sale forum so I can buy one! The 3 inch 686+ would be nice if I could choose. The only one's I've seen have been the ones with the IL and don't really want to go there.

BTW, Rolan-That is one beautiful .45.
Reply With Quote
  #155  
Old 12-10-2010, 08:12 AM
Old Navy's Avatar
Old Navy Old Navy is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: State of Misery
Posts: 964
Likes: 1
Liked 44 Times in 33 Posts
Default
I could go for a 610 3" to go with my 629 3" that's for sure.
__________________
Cranky Old Retired USN Guy
Reply With Quote
  #156  
Old 12-10-2010, 09:49 AM
Bomberman's Avatar
Bomberman Bomberman is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Off the beaten path, PA
Posts: 136
Likes: 1
Liked 10 Times in 8 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harrison View Post
I had a Mdl 64 3", I loved that revolver. My wife took it, said it was now hers. I have been looking for a replacement ever since.
I would be looking for a replacement wife too if mine took my revolver.
Reply With Quote
  #157  
Old 12-10-2010, 12:58 PM
ENGINE18 ENGINE18 is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,220
Likes: 0
Liked 23 Times in 15 Posts
Default
DAdams, what a great score!
Vfeldman, that's a cryin' shame! But it's probably happened to some of us too.
Nice 3-inchers everybody.
Reply With Quote
  #158  
Old 12-11-2010, 04:09 PM
Dump1567's Avatar
Dump1567 Dump1567 is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: AZ
Posts: 2,339
Likes: 53
Liked 4,623 Times in 864 Posts
Default



__________________
Watch & Pray
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #159  
Old 12-12-2010, 02:29 PM
scout II's Avatar
scout II scout II is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Idaho
Posts: 737
Likes: 776
Liked 1,517 Times in 293 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vfeldman View Post
I hesitated on this & someone beat me to it $250!
Holy cow batman,how did you let that get away from you for that price?
Reply With Quote
  #160  
Old 12-12-2010, 03:32 PM
bpierce899 bpierce899 is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Smile Love my 3" 686
I got tired of looking and had my 686-3 6" reworked. I had a 3" barrel installed, ultimate duty tune, and bead blast finish. I toyed with the idea of converting to round butt, but decided against it. I'm very pleased with the work and the gun has great balance.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 686-3R.jpg (62.0 KB, 165 views)
Reply With Quote
  #161  
Old 12-12-2010, 03:55 PM
RHINOWSO's Avatar
RHINOWSO RHINOWSO is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
Liked 28 Times in 14 Posts
Default
65-3 3", had an orange insert cut into the front sight to help w/ picking it up between shots... 640-1 is nice too at 2 1/8 inches...
Last edited by RHINOWSO; 12-12-2010 at 04:49 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #162  
Old 12-12-2010, 05:47 PM
Shorty4T's Avatar
Shorty4T Shorty4T is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Conyers, GA
Posts: 385
Likes: 2
Liked 57 Times in 28 Posts
Default
All of these pretty 3"ers, here's a pic of my 686-4 3"...



Cheers,
Sam
__________________
Beware the man with one gun...
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #163  
Old 12-12-2010, 05:57 PM
shotguntom's Avatar
shotguntom shotguntom is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 726
Likes: 186
Liked 176 Times in 91 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shorty4T View Post
All of these pretty 3"ers, here's a pic of my 686-4 3"...



Cheers,
Sam
Sam,
I've got several 3 inch guns, but not a 686-4 I lust for one. That is just perfection. You're a lucky man.
TJ
Reply With Quote
  #164  
Old 12-12-2010, 06:01 PM
Shorty4T's Avatar
Shorty4T Shorty4T is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Conyers, GA
Posts: 385
Likes: 2
Liked 57 Times in 28 Posts
Default
Thanks TJ, most people scoff at this one...it's an ol' 6 shooter. Seems everyone wants another round in them.

Cheers,
Sam
__________________
Beware the man with one gun...
Reply With Quote
  #165  
Old 12-12-2010, 07:48 PM
Nick B Nick B is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: S.W. Fl.
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 678
Liked 1,162 Times in 449 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shorty4T View Post
Thanks TJ, most people scoff at this one...it's an ol' 6 shooter. Seems everyone wants another round in them.

Cheers,
Sam
If you can't get the job done with 6 rds of .357 the you're in some really bad doo doo .
Reply With Quote
  #166  
Old 12-13-2010, 01:20 AM
Shooting4life Shooting4life is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,124
Likes: 1
Liked 450 Times in 116 Posts
Default
Just bought a 27-2 3.5 inch this weekend. It is 97-98% with box, papers and tool kit. Paid 950 for it. Think I paid market price for it. Will take some pics when I get it out of jail.
Reply With Quote
  #167  
Old 12-13-2010, 10:58 AM
KSCowboy's Avatar
KSCowboy KSCowboy is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kansas
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
Liked 95 Times in 40 Posts
Default
My winter time CCW set up, 24-3.

__________________
KSCowboy
Reply With Quote
  #168  
Old 12-13-2010, 11:36 AM
ENGINE18 ENGINE18 is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,220
Likes: 0
Liked 23 Times in 15 Posts
Default
Man-oh-man, those three-inchers sure are fine!
Reply With Quote
  #169  
Old 12-15-2010, 05:00 PM
holo's Avatar
holo holo is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: ohio
Posts: 1,065
Likes: 1,025
Liked 869 Times in 311 Posts
Default
Just sold my 657 3" this saturday at a show in ohio got $850.00 for it but hated to sell it. My daughter needs a new laptop for college and that more important to me now.
Reply With Quote
  #170  
Old 12-15-2010, 05:07 PM
Fishslayer Fishslayer is offline
US Veteran
Absent Comrade
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: San Diego, PRK
Posts: 9,237
Likes: 11,531
Liked 11,249 Times in 3,916 Posts
Default
MUCH want! :drool: : pant:
Quote:
Originally Posted by rollin_hot View Post
625 in 3"...one of two
Reply With Quote
  #171  
Old 12-25-2010, 02:44 AM
649Guy's Avatar
649Guy 649Guy is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Central Kentucky
Posts: 16
Likes: 18
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by KSCowboy View Post
My winter time CCW set up, 24-3.
Man, those are some GORGEOUS stocks on that 24! Mind if I ask where ya got 'em/who made 'em?

I meed a set JUST like that for this latest acquisition I picked up on Gunbroker, a 65-5 3":





649Guy
Reply With Quote
  #172  
Old 12-27-2010, 10:46 AM
KSCowboy's Avatar
KSCowboy KSCowboy is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kansas
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
Liked 95 Times in 40 Posts
Default
Howdy 649Guy,

Those grips were made by Keith Brown. Here's the link to his website.

He does incredible work and is a great guy.

keithbrowngrips - main
__________________
KSCowboy
Reply With Quote
  #173  
Old 01-18-2011, 07:29 PM
PetersCustomLeather PetersCustomLeather is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times in 5 Posts
Default
This needs to be bumped to the top. Too good to let fall by the wayside! Great bunch of guns in here boys!
Reply With Quote
  #174  
Old 01-18-2011, 07:45 PM
Shooting4life Shooting4life is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,124
Likes: 1
Liked 450 Times in 116 Posts
Default
Here is my 27-2

Here is my 657 and 624
Reply With Quote
  #175  
Old 01-18-2011, 08:11 PM
CDubber CDubber is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default
I reluctantly bought a 3" 686 as my first gun because my preferred shop didn't have a 4" in stock (and everyone seemed to think of the 4" as the ultimate size). But he gave me a deal on it (seeing it as an oddball size I suppose), $90 less than what the 4" would sell for, so I bought it.

Now I'm glad I did. Feels great in the hand - even better than the 4" models I had handled at other stores.

And heck, anyone can have a 4" 686, right?
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #176  
Old 01-18-2011, 08:31 PM
Old Navy's Avatar
Old Navy Old Navy is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: State of Misery
Posts: 964
Likes: 1
Liked 44 Times in 33 Posts
Default
Mutt & Jeff = Ruger Bear Cat & 629-8 3" Talo Exclusive.

__________________
Cranky Old Retired USN Guy
Reply With Quote
  #177  
Old 01-18-2011, 08:33 PM
DFrame DFrame is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: central Illinois
Posts: 391
Likes: 16
Liked 190 Times in 113 Posts
Default
I love my 29 3 inch bounty hunter.
Reply With Quote
  #178  
Old 01-19-2011, 12:08 PM
clif58 clif58 is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 182
Likes: 53
Liked 20 Times in 8 Posts
Default
Here's a couple-sorry for the bad pics,havn't got the new camera figured out yet





Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #179  
Old 01-19-2011, 09:48 PM
kinar kinar is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: AR
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
Just a little 13-4 3 incher...
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_0313.jpg (46.5 KB, 72 views)
Reply With Quote
  #180  
Old 01-20-2011, 06:24 PM
PetersCustomLeather PetersCustomLeather is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times in 5 Posts
Default
You guys got to me.... I just bought a 24-3 3"........ Man... I need it to be here so I can show better pics!

Here she is....

Reply With Quote
  #181  
Old 01-20-2011, 06:26 PM
KSCowboy's Avatar
KSCowboy KSCowboy is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kansas
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
Liked 95 Times in 40 Posts
Default
Congrats Peters,

Now what ya gonna tote it in?
__________________
KSCowboy
Reply With Quote
  #182  
Old 01-20-2011, 06:40 PM
PetersCustomLeather PetersCustomLeather is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times in 5 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by KSCowboy View Post
Congrats Peters,

Now what ya gonna tote it in?
It was your grips on your 24 that pushed me over the edge! ha ha

I'll have to whip up something nice to tote it around in. Not sure what yet, but I'll make up something!
Reply With Quote
  #183  
Old 01-20-2011, 06:45 PM
rhmc24 rhmc24 is offline
Absent Comrade
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ardmore, OK
Posts: 791
Likes: 781
Liked 2,433 Times in 363 Posts
Default
Here's one I traded for couple months ago. I've only shot .44 Specs in it so for. It must be a monster with .44 Mags. I have one of the .357 8 shot Niteguards with the light weight scandium frame. Not a fun gun to shoot. Full house .357 about wrecks my hand. I'll stick with .44 Specs in my BBBG.
Reply With Quote
  #184  
Old 01-20-2011, 07:11 PM
smithman 10's Avatar
smithman 10 smithman 10 is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 751
Likes: 2,242
Liked 1,242 Times in 372 Posts
Default Let the madness continue
At least until I decide to sell my 3" 65!

Which is likely to be never.

Seriously though, the 3 inchers are compromise guns - too long for a snubby, too short for a service revolver.

Maybe if you're going to own just one, but who of us does that?

I bought mine some years back at a good price because it does look cool, but then couldn't figure out exactly what to do with it.

It's heavier than a 2 inch K frame for concealed carry, and not quite as easy to shoot at the range or in IDPA as a four incher.

So mine ends up as a house gun cause it fits in the lock box I use better than a 4 inch revolver.

Still, I wouldn't sell it unless I was broke.

Let the madness continue!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Model 65.jpg (91.1 KB, 98 views)
Reply With Quote
  #185  
Old 01-20-2011, 07:30 PM
XTrooper's Avatar
XTrooper XTrooper is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: May 2004
Location: NE PA
Posts: 1,390
Likes: 528
Liked 808 Times in 228 Posts
Default
Model 24-3
__________________
Steve
NJ State Trooper (rtd)
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #186  
Old 01-20-2011, 07:54 PM
Stainz's Avatar
Stainz Stainz is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Pinson, AL
Posts: 2,106
Likes: 57
Liked 656 Times in 307 Posts
Default
My first two 3"-ers - a new 696 from 1/03 followed a bit later by my 3" 63 11/10, shown sporting some 60 Pro stocks:



That 3" 63 was followed quickly by a 3" 60 Pro (1/11):



Somewhere, back around the 696 acquisition, I bought a PR airport security guard 3" 65 - unused, except as a wheel chock (It was scratched - cleaned up nicely externally - innards looked unused!). I custom fitted some rounded fg Hogue wood grips to my wife's hand, and it was hers. She hated it. I sold it - she 'acquired' my 2" 10, bought new 9/03 ($280 - CDNN - also, a new 6" 66 $350 - those were the days!), put those fitted Hogues on it and declared it perfect - and hers! Gotta keep 'em happy!

Stainz
Reply With Quote
  #187  
Old 04-23-2013, 08:07 PM
jughed440's Avatar
jughed440 jughed440 is online now
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: yonder
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 4,195
Liked 3,548 Times in 950 Posts
Default
BIG BUMP....wiping the dust off a great thread. Since my last post here, i have added a few to the collection...still have the 66-4 (on top).
The N-frames on the left side... 625-3, and 629-1.
The L-frames... 696-1, and CS-1.

Reply With Quote
The Following 5 Users Like Post:
  #188  
Old 04-23-2013, 10:04 PM
younggun456's Avatar
younggun456 younggun456 is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 136
Likes: 294
Liked 187 Times in 33 Posts
Default
My 3" collection is not as grand as some of you guys here. But here is my work horse 3" model 10 my uncle carried for 20 years and passed down to me 30 years after he got it.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg image (1).jpg (63.2 KB, 86 views)
__________________
Shot placement is key!!
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #189  
Old 04-23-2013, 11:36 PM
brokenprism's Avatar
brokenprism brokenprism is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 884
Likes: 13
Liked 302 Times in 116 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by semperfi71 View Post
Love the Pachmayr Compac Pro. I assume that's what these grips are. It sucks that they aren't made for N frames.
Reply With Quote
  #190  
Old 04-23-2013, 11:41 PM
brokenprism's Avatar
brokenprism brokenprism is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 884
Likes: 13
Liked 302 Times in 116 Posts
Default
How long were the Lew Horton 24-3 barrels? It looks short in the pic above. 2.5? 2.75?
Reply With Quote
  #191  
Old 04-24-2013, 01:40 AM
HoneyBadger45 HoneyBadger45 is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 1
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Cool
Hey all, this is my second post so please bare with me. I had shoulder surgery here about 4 weeks ago and decided i need something other than a semi auto for a carry weapon just incase I looked like a victim with my arm in an immobilization brace, since I wouldnt have the ability to " tap, rack, boom " if the need came. A couple years back I had a short barrel security six that I liked but it didnt shoot worth squat, so foolishly I let it go instead of adapting it to my needs. About 3 days before I went under the knife I found a used 64-3 for 400.00$ I went for it and found it in near pristine condition. About a week after the surgery I was able to put it thru its paces at my LGS. Even with the bulk of my brace I was able to draw and fire with easy and put the twelve rounds i fired into the face at 21 feet. All I can say is, its a keeper and will not leave my side even after I am healed. The only thing I regret is that I sold all the leather I had for a 3 inch barrel and I am playing hell trying to replace any of it !
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #192  
Old 04-24-2013, 12:52 PM
GerSan69 GerSan69 is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: metro Phoenix
Posts: 3,196
Likes: 16,419
Liked 3,964 Times in 1,605 Posts
Default
Hey honeybadger, Robertsons has 3" K holsters for a good price. They list them on GunsAmerica. I got a used one for $24.
Reply With Quote
  #193  
Old 04-24-2013, 01:17 PM
jughed440's Avatar
jughed440 jughed440 is online now
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: yonder
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 4,195
Liked 3,548 Times in 950 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by brokenprism View Post
How long were the Lew Horton 24-3 barrels? It looks short in the pic above. 2.5? 2.75?
since the barrels are measured from the end of the cylinder, and the 24 has a shorter cylinder than say a 29, it makes the 3" barrel look shorter than the barrel of a 3" 29
Reply With Quote
  #194  
Old 04-24-2013, 02:02 PM
Wheel Fan's Avatar
Wheel Fan Wheel Fan is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 145
Likes: 7
Liked 51 Times in 23 Posts
Default
My first 3-inch L-frame revolver, a 686-6.

It must have been built on a Friday 'cause its got an extra hole in the cylinder and an extra hole near the cylinder release...

Reply With Quote
The Following 6 Users Like Post:
  #195  
Old 04-27-2013, 01:14 AM
HoneyBadger45 HoneyBadger45 is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 1
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Default
Gersan69, thanks for the heads up ! I checked them out and as of right now it seems all he has is military repro's and LE surplus, but I will keep checking.
Reply With Quote
  #196  
Old 04-27-2013, 09:33 PM
Marshal tom Marshal tom is online now
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cedaredge Co.
Posts: 2,298
Likes: 11
Liked 2,764 Times in 984 Posts
Default
I have a 3" 66-2, a 3" 686 CS-1 and a 3" 696-0 and love them all. Just right for carrying. Perfect Packin Pistol.

Tom
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #197  
Old 04-27-2013, 10:27 PM
Warren Sear's Avatar
Warren Sear Warren Sear is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Twin Cites, Minnesota
Posts: 5,154
Likes: 10,998
Liked 10,886 Times in 3,282 Posts
Default
Here is my M65-4 with 3" barrel. When I got it the gun was wearing snow tires. I replaced them with Ahrends retro combats that I re-shaped slightly and finished in Tru-Oil.

The holster is an older Bianchi Cyclone.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 100_2401.JPG (65.3 KB, 53 views)
File Type: jpg 100_2639.jpg (162.3 KB, 71 views)
Reply With Quote
  #198  
Old 04-28-2013, 10:32 AM
DR505's Avatar
DR505 DR505 is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,388
Likes: 3,375
Liked 8,469 Times in 2,310 Posts
Default


My 3" 657 (no dash).
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
  #199  
Old 04-28-2013, 11:07 AM
Black_Sheep's Avatar
Black_Sheep Black_Sheep is offline
Member
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,937
Likes: 1,516
Liked 1,068 Times in 348 Posts
Default
I love the balance of 3" K frames as well as the asthetics. We'll soon find out if 3" J Frames are just as handy, I have a pinned barrel 3" RB 36 on the way from the east coast. The short list of S&W revolvers that I want to find include a 3" Model 13 and 3" Model 625.


Model 64-3


Model 65


Model 10-8
__________________
"Shall not be infringed"
Reply With Quote
  #200  
Old 04-28-2013, 11:12 AM
TAROMAN's Avatar
TAROMAN TAROMAN is offline
US Veteran
3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness! 3-inch Barrel $$ Madness!  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: The wet side of Oregon
Posts: 6,292
Likes: 8,819
Liked 7,785 Times in 2,377 Posts
Default
For me, 3" is just "right".
I have a few in different persuasions:






__________________
-jwk-
US Army '72-'95
Last edited by TAROMAN; 04-28-2013 at 11:36 AM. Reason: image added
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
Reply
Page 4 of 5 « First 23 4 5

Tags
586, 627, 629, 686, 696, browning, ccw, glock, hi-power, k frame, kimber, ladysmith, lock, m13, m65, m66, model 10, model 625, model 65, model 66, performance center, shroud, spegel

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Please Close - S&W 4 Inch 22LR Barrel & S&W 4 Inch 38 S&W Special Barrel OldK22 Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade 0 11-22-2015 10:21 PM
The ultimate 3" picture thread. More three inch madness. Allen-frame S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 398 02-20-2015 01:21 AM
Aside from barrel length are the 629 2.5 inch and 3 inch identical in size? LSUDVM S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 4 01-05-2014 03:26 AM
3 inch madness??? NRA DOC S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 6 01-22-2013 10:23 PM
Guns Magazine, Stop the Madness Breaking in a Barrel Rule3 Reloading 7 02-18-2011 08:49 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:10 PM.

Advertise with us - Contact Us - Smith & Wesson Forum - Top - Privacy Policy

Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)