I graduated college in Dec. 1974 and went to work in the mines Feb. 1975. I was married making $800 a month. I learned pretty fast that life's lessons also come with tuition. Due to Dirty Harry, Smith 29s were few and far between. I thought any N frame magnum was rare and desirable. So when I saw a 4 inch model 28 in a discount store I jumped on it. Can't remember what I paid but when I got educated I sold it for $155. I hung onto that money and in June of 1976 I bought a 19-3, six inch for $190. I still have it, still love it. Also I was the original owner of a model 18 in July of 76 for $165. I sold it in 81 at a flea market for $200. Same day, same flea market I bought my used 17-3 for $210. I am pretty sure I wanted the six inch barrel to match the 19. Of course I wish I had both the 28 and 18 back, but by 81 I had three kids and didn't buy another revolver until 87, a model 57. Live and learn.