Smith & Wesson Gunsmoke Wyatt Deep Cover .38

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I noticed Rich Wyatt of Gunsmoke show has contracted with S&W for a hybrid S&W 38 special. Anyone know the stats on this gun that can be ordered now? No price yet...

Or do I have to wait till next weeks show to see it??? :(
 
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if he has anything to do with the price, the regular .38, according to the show will be around $500, with the deep cover pkg, the price will be a round $2500. It would be a very good deal for 20 minutes worth of work.

I'm sure there will also be the Kurt Wyatt engraved Deep Cover version that will be available. Prices start at $7600 for it and go up depending on the complexity of the engraving.

In all seriousness though, i was wondering to find what exact model they used. My wife liked the looks of the stock model the lady shot first, not the cheesy pink gripped model the daughter had. I was thinking it was the 637. we are still trying to find her a carry gun.
 
According to the show, it takes him 20 minutes to do. Bobbes hammer, smooth and round trigger face, files sear and rebound, installs hip grips. I'm sure there will be a Gunsmoke logo. According to the show this 20 minutes adds $260 to the price. Quoted a lady a $500 gun plus $260 for the package for a total of $760 on the show.
 
it won't be the same price as quoted the lady on the show as S&W upgraded it to a performance center model. possibly in the $1000 range.
 
I think it's cool that the Wyatt's are experiencing success and along with the many other gun shows on TV, it is helping to promote the shooting sports, industry and the 2nd Ammendment. It has also helped attract more women as more and more are refusing to be a victim and now getting CCW permits. Personally, I wouldn't want a bobbed hammer revolver, nor would my wife. A shrouded or concealed hammer is a much better option, as it is more conducive to pocket carry and less apt to get something fouled in the hammer. My 2 cents.
 
That fantasy show does more harm than good in getting people who don't know any better to think that's the way a gun biz, and gunbuyers, work.

A created show with situations created entirely for the camera.
It's an embarrassment.
Denis
 
I saw the show, and they charged the buyer $760 for the "prototype", $260 more than they get for the standard model.
This for 20 minutes of work?
That seems out of line, and works out to over $10/minute of his time. Is he that good ?
I won't be buying one.
In this economy, I'm surprised he gets away with charging the prices he does on the custom made guns he makes.
There certainly seems to be a lot of profit in each sale.
 
As the S&W Marketing guys stated, SW does PC work and custom trigger work. It was also stated that the gun was a "Prototype" as Florida Guy stated

I do not see what the Wyatt version has over standard stock SW guns, I find it hard to believe they (SW) would actually produce the gun. I can do a trigger job on a SW probably as good as his (not as fast) but I would not bob a hammer (why?) there are shrouded and concealed versions.
 
I really don't want someone trying to play beat the clock while he is customizing my carry gun. I would rather have someone take their time and do it right than do it fast just because he can. I think I'll stick with slicking up a Smith revolver Jerry Miculek style. I have done several of my own guns that way and I take my time and have never had any problems.
 
I gave up on all of those "reality" shows when I figured out that it was all scripted. All the drama is manufactured.

The only one that I will watch from time to time is "Dirty Jobs" because I like to say, "God, my job sucks but I'm glad that I don't have to do that!"
 
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I wonder if the overcharging is part of the plan to keep viewers from going to their local 'smith and yelling, "On TV they only charged $50 for that conversion and you have the audacity to charge $60." No one ever complains about being undercharged.

I misspoke above, I also watch "Holmes on Homes" and have picked up some good tips about home repairs.
 
The "transactions" and prices you see on the show are fabrications & don't happen.
They're as real as Wyatt using a helicopter to fly out with bags of cash to do high-dollar buys.
Denis
 
Dpris said:
The "transactions" and prices you see on the show are fabrications & don't happen.
They're as real as Wyatt using a helicopter to fly out with bags of cash to do high-dollar buys.
Denis
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I agree was out at there shop last fall was not impressed
 
OzarkRecluse said:
I'm still trying to figure out why bob the hammer on a 637 and not just use a 638 or 442.
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It's simple, they don't have a clue! Would you want those "gunsmiths" working on your gun?
Is it good for TV viewers to see a mount that a motorcycle rider could use to mount a lever action rifle and shoot while riding. What a joke.
In the last episode, they made a Colt Buntline that was supposed to be period correct with a brass grip frame. I'm not a Colt guy but I don't ever recall seeing a 1st generation SAA with a brass grip frame. Oh well - It's just a show and I watch it.
 
I guess some people do watch the show! I tried watching a few episodes the first season. I guess the old adage is true.....sex sells! I also don't know anyone who flies around in a private helicopter to trade firearms. And there is always a problem among the employees. Did I say I don't like the show!
 
I personally think young Wyatt has to get some more time engraving under his belt before he can get those high prices. One show gets me when he engraves TEN Browing shotguns in three days with out any sleep.
 
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