Did I really need another 3" K frame?

jframe · Oct 14, 2012

I just bought a pretty decent 13-3 with a three inch barrel at the Birmingham gun show for $300.00. It had a Hogue rubber monogrip on it, and some surface rust underneath it, which I mostly got taken care of by an application of Mother's metal polish. Thing is, I've already GOT a nice three inch 13-3 at home, only the one I just bought was blued, and the one I had is nickel. I tried to justify this purchase, and finally decided I just wanted the thing, and bought it. This can really become a sickness; I need professional help.......

remat457 · Oct 14, 2012

Congrats! I have the same problem, especially a 3" for $300

jframe · Oct 14, 2012

Just posted pics with a crappy cell phone camera; on the left side under the trademark, you can see what's left of the surface rust from the rubber grips. Mother's really did a pretty good job; I'd love to see more pics on this thread of other guns like these.

chipking · Oct 14, 2012

Remember all the money that you waste on professional help means there is less for 3" K frames. Great deal on a great gun. I have had a bunch of the 3" K's and the 13 is my favorite. Can't really remember when I have not had one or more around the house. Although personal preference is to the dash 2 or below your new treasure is a good one.

--- Chip King ---

o3rugby1 · Oct 14, 2012

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Whats wrong with us.

Old Corp · Oct 14, 2012

Understand - just acquired a 3" M65 on GB and actually paid just a little more than I wanted to for it.
My motivation was the level of regret I had over selling a 3" M66 a few years back for the sum of $375. I was afflicted with 1911-itis at the time and was in 'fund raising mode'.
Really like the 3" M65 and would have jumped on a similar M13 if I had been able to locate one.

ladder13 · Oct 14, 2012

You scored.

Pef · Oct 14, 2012

From only the title of your thread I answered with a definitive "Yes."

ltxi · Oct 14, 2012

Three inch barreled J-frames are just wrong. Throws off the whole balance of the gun. Three inch barrels are only suitable for K-frames. Sell that gun immediately, before you become addicted.

Edit...Oops, sorry. Wasn't paying proper, or apparently any, attention to what I was reading. Three inch K-frame Smiths are my favorite revolvers.

bamabiker · Oct 14, 2012

Congrats on the M13. I think I looked at that gun yesterday. If it had been nickel you probably would not have seen it. I already have a blue.

chud333 · Oct 14, 2012

Mark,
Nice score for 300 beans man.
I'd been on that like a Duck on a June Bug.
It is a sickness but there ain't no known shot
available for the disease. haha

Chuck

Poohgyrr · Oct 14, 2012

Nice! And a good self help program combines shooting your S&W, and then cleaning it. Great therapy!

SquarePizza · Oct 14, 2012

Yes, of course you needed it. Stop being so silly.

M29since14 · Oct 14, 2012

Did I really need another 3" K frame?

Of course you did. Looks like a good gun for the bucks. Congrats.

dscampbell · Oct 14, 2012

The desire proves the need. Very nice gun.

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C Islander · Oct 14, 2012

Next time you find a 3" K frame, don't even think about it. Just get it!!

KEN L · Oct 14, 2012

jframe said:
I just bought a pretty decent 13-3 with a three inch barrel at the Birmingham gun show for $300.00. It had a Hogue rubber monogrip on it, and some surface rust underneath it, which I mostly got taken care of by an application of Mother's metal polish. Thing is, I've already GOT a nice three inch 13-3 at home, only the one I just bought was blued, and the one I had is nickel. I tried to justify this purchase, and finally decided I just wanted the thing, and bought it. This can really become a sickness; I need professional help.......

Well, I'm a professional and I'm here to help. So, just send me the gun and you won't have to feel bad any more about buying something you didn't really need!

Hey, I don't NEED any of them, but I still buy them. Sounds pretty normal to me.................

JeepinSoldier · Oct 15, 2012

Sure you need more 3" K frames!

I was looking for a good stainless revolver to carry in the mountains here in Colorado. Was in a pawn shop in Colorado Springs with my brother and saw a 3" Model 65 laying in the case. I said to myself "Now that - is a badass gun."

The 65 led to a Buds 3" model 10 and then a 3" model 13. Now I want a 3" 64 and 547. Also looking at 3" J frames.....

Dont fight the sickness, just collect them!

Dragon88 · Oct 15, 2012

Pef said:
From only the title of your thread I answered with a definitive "Yes."

+1! I'd buy 'em all day long at that price. Nice gun.

Double-O-Dave · Oct 15, 2012

I had wanted a 3.0 inch barrel Model 13 or Model 65 for many years when I came across a 3.0 inch barrel Model 64-3 at a decent price a few years ago. I later was able to acquire a Model 13-3, and then a Model 65-3, each with the 3.0 inch barrel. Congratulations on a good deal and a fine acquisition.

Regards,

Dave

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