Just returned from the WPB gunshow here in south Florida...

After an initial primary search it sure fealt like it would be slim pickens out there for wheel gun enthusiasts.
I was mid way through the more thorough secondary search phase of the operation when a very beautiful and clean 30 year old 17-3 (middle) poked her head out and asked if I was interested in taking her home.

After a few rounds of obligitory haggling she was all mine , even came with a spare pair of Herrets shoes for dress up later.

You would think I would have learned my lesson after the taller 8 3/8" 17-4 model (top) pulled that same routine on me last month at the Ft Lauderdale show......

$475 lighter I headed for the exit door as I admired my new aquisition.
Suddenly a man approached me reaching in his jacket pocket, He produced this little pre IL 317 Airweight and asked if I wanted to take her home too.
A quick examine revealed it was in excellent condition but quite filthy for a 13 year old .
Although kinda unappealing dressed in an unexciting set of black CTC Laser grips ( now on my M-49) I knew in my heart that factory wood J's would really dress her up nicely.
I quickly whipped out my wallet and completed the transaction and headed for the parking lot.

Now a quick shower and change of clothes so i can go into work 12 hours of Overtime and pay for the days adventures...

Surprisingly it did turn out to be a good day after all.

Now that is a fine day and it's the first day of spring. What else can you ask for. Don

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"Don't worry be happy"

It always feels good to let a little cash go for some heirlooms!

I kind of wish you hadn't posted that pick of that 8 3/8 model 17, I kind of feel like a new grail gun search may be coming on.

Congrats on the new acquisitions, I'll bet you're quite pleased.

The overtime was well spent.

Congratulations and you got a smokin deal on the 17-3 as around here thats a $550 to $600 gun as 22 caliber S&W's are hot right now.