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Looking to purchase a Smith & Wesson Model 41. I would prefer an older model <1979, very good to excellent and be as original as possible. I would also prefer the 5.5" barrel. Of course, these are not requirements so let me know what you have. Pictures and your asking price will be a must. Send...

Thanks, bmcgilvray. That clarified a lot for me. All I could find was that it was made to a lower standard to cut costs. The finish in the pics looks fine to me. -St

So are the other models not as up to the task? I have a lot of guns and rotate their use (none are safe queens). I would say that this gun will see probably 500-1000 rounds per year, probably in a 3:1 ratio of 38 Special to 357 Magnum. Do I need a beefier gun than the K frames or the 28?

Can someone detail the differences between the 27 and 28 for me? I was leaning towards the 28 when I posted this thread, but I just needed some reassurance.

So, I just got my first Smith & Wesson after excellent advice from the folks on this forum. It's a 29-3 with a 6" barrel. I'm getting set up to reload for it. Now I'm iching to get a 357 Magnum. I've found that there are several models (19, 25, 27, 28, 66, 686...) Other than finish and...

So, I just got my first Smith & Wesson after excellent advice from the folks on this forum. It's a 29-3 with a 6" barrel. I'm getting set up to reload for it. Now I'm iching to get a 357 Magnum. I've found that there are several models (19, 25, 27, 28, 66, 686...) Other than finish and...

What dash # did the IL and MIM parts become standard on the 629, 686 and 627? Also, what would be a price to pay for No-lock, no-mim 629?

OK. So I finally found a 629-3 6" in pristine condition without the box for $670 OTD. It has stock wooden grips. Would this be a decent price or should I keep looking?

Alright, so I think I'm leaning towards a 629 or a 686. Anything in particular I should know about these two models? Problems, features? They don't have locks do they? I can't stand those things. I'll probably head down to the gun shop tomorrow to fondle some and want to know what to look for.

Although I do consider myself a collector, all of my firearms get used (read NO safe queens). I'm looking for something that will add some variety to my collection, stand out a little (which I guess by being the only revolver so far it would anyway). Looking for a tough, never-fail hand gun...

Hey folks, I've been a collector/shooter of Pistols for quite a while and I've attained just about all that interest me. It's time to add a wheel gun or two but I don't know where to start. At this time I won't be interested in any non-mainstream cartridges. This will also be a range gun so...

Hey folks, I've been a collector/shooter of Pistols for quite a while and I've attained just about all that interest me. It's time to add a wheel gun or two but I don't know where to start. At this time I won't be interested in any non-mainstream cartridges. This will also be a range gun so...