I recently acquired a 19-3 with 4" barrel, Pachmayr grips for $425 (Cdn)up here north of border. Gun is in perfect condition. Seller asked me to give him first right of refusal if I decided to sell someday which, ain't gonna happen.
I too, would like to join the "27" club. I took delivery just yesterday of N446729, 6". I had never had one in my hot little hands before yesterday. I am absolutely gob-smacked at the finish on this near perfect revolver! I am hesitant to take to range. Oh yeah..$850 Canadian...no box.
A beautiful 6", very lightly used 586 (no dash) at the new Cabela's store here in Barrie. Sticker price was $429. I had a "VIP" discount card bringing price down to $386! I almost went into cardiac arrest but knew I wasn't leaving store without it.
I just purchased a nice 19-3 in beautiful condition, up here in the frozen north. I thought $400 was an exceptional deal. You win some, you pay more for some.