New to me S&W 65-5

[Blaze]

I have been looking for a S&W 65 3" RB for some time. I have a model 60 (older)but wanted +p/mag capability when and if needed for use as a house gun and trail/hiking companion. Finally found/bought one. Can someone tell me the mfg. date (ser.#BKE80XX)? Also any recommendations for a plain belt holster for 3" (lots for 4", but few for 3") nylon or leather. Would like to use it with med/heavy 38 Special loads like the old 38-44 (38 spl high speed) loads of my youth.
Thanks for any assistance.




























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[BobR1]

Blaze
I would order a holster from Lobo. He is a Forum Member here. I prefer his Model 1 or his new Enhanced Pancake holsters for concealed carry. You can get a Thumb Break for added retention.

My Preference would be:
Holster Model: Enhanced Pancake $00.00 Check for Price on web site
Gun: S&W Model 65 (K Frame)
Barrel Length: 3"
Holster Color: Medium Tan
Belt Tunnel Size: 1.5"
Standard Features: Detail Boned
Optional Features: Inner Hammer Shield OR Thumb Break Retention Add $00.00 Look Up on Web Site
Total Cost: $00.00 Check Price on web site

As you can see Ray will build it your way. He has other colors, and holster styles available. Check his web site for everything offered.
Lobo Gun Leather - Home

The way he works. e-mail Ray your holster information, and ask him for a price verification. He will e-mail you back with a price (Current Info is on his web site) Ray puts you on his Build List, and you mail him a check. About 6 weeks later you will have a very nice Custom Holster in hand.
Note: Over $60 Orders Shipping is included.

Now you need a couple Safariland Comp II K Frame Speedloaders, and a couple CD-2 Safariland Speedloader Carriers. Do a search for Safariland Speedloaders, then select the Speed Loader Store. On a small order they should have about as good a price as you can find. Shipping is included over $25. You can find a better price in a couple other locations, however Shipping and or Handeling will more than eat up that better price on a small order.
I ordered some $15 Comp III Speedloaders a while back from another vender. Great Price, however Shipping & Handeling cost was almost $19. The shipping cost marked on the Box was around $9.00. The order still worked out, but only because I ordered 8 of them, and a couple other items.

The 3" Model 65 is a very good choice in revolvers. The 3" 65 as you probably know has a Full Length Ejector Rod. This gets more important if you ever need to reload it in a hurry. The 3" Barrel is also considered about as long a barrel as can normally be Conceal Carried.

No idea about the Year Model I do not have the Book.

You have a Very Good Revolver, Enjoy it.

Bob