Anyone else like the 65 3" .357 Mag? w/pic

[diamonback68]

I know the big N-frames get all the glitter like the 27s, but does anyone else like this model as a first weapon?
After getting mine and shooting it I think it's the finest conceal carry gun Smith has ever conceived. It has the right power, balance, weight, full extraction, durability, concealablity, carryability of any Smith I have handled. Anyone else agree?
Now all I need is the proper holster (carried it in a 4" one a few days) and grips for it.

 

[C.S.63]

All cleaned up, serving house and range duty.
May seek out some compact grips

 

[jeff4423]

i prefer the 64 because i only carry +p. But the 3" have been great this winter. i carry in a shoulder rig, works great! i use banana grips on one and laser on another. 64s go for around 320-350 how much was that beauty? I want a 67 2" maybe santa!

 

[photoman]

Used to carry one. Very nice guns.

 

[linde]

I had a 50-50 chance and managed to post to the one you deleted! Let's try again.

The 3" Model 65-3 is definitely cool. Someone took a polishing compound to this one . . . turned out looking like nickel if that appeals to you.

Try the Hogue Bantams . . . they make shooting a real pleasure.

Russ

 

[diamonback68]

i prefer the 64 because i only carry +p. But the 3" have been great this winter. i carry in a shoulder rig, works great! i use banana grips on one and laser on another. 64s go for around 320-350 how much was that beauty? I want a 67 2" maybe santa!

$400 OTD from a local pawnshop.
My 67 4" is my house gun.

 

[cjtraining]

M64-5

My M64-5 w/ +p works very well for me.

Mine w/ faux ivory

 

[diamonback68]

The 3" Model 65-3 is definitely cool. Someone took a polishing compound to this one . . . turned out looking like nickel if that appeals to you.

Try the Hogue Bantams . . . they make shooting a real pleasure.

Russ

Russ, I think yours looks great.
I may look into those Hogue bantams for shooting, but I was also think of possibly some faux ivories would look nice for carry.

 

[prescobd]

I want a 67 2" maybe santa!

You'll have to settle for a 2" model 64 or 15 as S&W never produced a 2" 67 that I'm aware of.

 

[C.S.63]

Seems to be a bunch of 3" 65s showing up on the internet (GA,GB) the last few days.
Like to see a 67-4 with the RB, make a nice companion to my above 65

 

[bronco45]

My 65 with Hogue Kingwood Bantams. Best carry platform for concealed ever built. K frame action, full length ejection and 357. Mine is filled with 145 WW Silvertips.

 

[diamonback68]

Russ, I think yours looks great.
I may look into those Hogue bantams for shooting, but I was also think of possibly some faux ivories would look nice for carry.

Russ, I took your suggestion and whipped by my local pusher and he had the Bantams N.O.S. 50% off for $11.00. They fit great.............thanks.

Bronco45, mine is already loaded with the Winchester 145gr Silvertips. I think they are just right for this gun.

 

[Ashlander]

My 3" 65-3 has a prominent spot in my modest collection. It is shown with Ahrends Tacticals. I carry it in a Mernickle holster. Really is a perfect revolver.

 

[bennettfam]

3" 65 is on my dream list. (ideally if it could be found with a shrouded rod)

It would be my "if you could only have one handgun" choice.

 

[PH-2]

I'll play!

I usually load my own 38's loaded to the original +P standard (maybe a skosh hotter).

Mike

 

[Dennis The B]

Here's mine, kept loaded with 158gr LSWCHP Remington .38 Special +P. It now sports Ahrends combats.

 

[j38]

Here's another 65-5 that gets some holster time. It really is a good balance between power and portability. I also like the RB targets this one wears. My 13-3 is similarly "gripped". I found this one used several years ago and suspect it had some work done on it as the trigger is smooth as all-get-out.

Jerry

 

[TAROMAN]

She's no lady anymore

Oh yeah. Stumbled on this one at a LGS. Only 3" 65 I have ever seen. Came in a nice "purse", too.

I did give her a bit of a "fluff and buff":

 

[diamonback68]

I just noticed from our pictures, most have the flash hard chromed hammer/trigger and some have case hardened hammer/trigger. Hmmm, I wonder why the difference. Probably not inportant as Smith always used whatever was handy.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Eh, they're OK, I guess.