I know I stole this S&W model 60-3 for the $50 I paid for it. But the retiring officer at my department wouldn't take anything more. His response was it served me well for the past 25 years and now it will serve well for the next 25. All I could do is thank him and smile. He also included a few holsters, speed loaders, cleaning kit and ammo.

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Shot placement is key!!

What a great gift. He must like you.

To ease your guilt, I'll take it off your soiled hands for $100

I saw the title of this thread and I thought you bought a Taurus! Nice score!

James

That was robbery, call the COPS.

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John

You HAVE sinned.

You should say a lot of Hail Marys for that one.

Now you can afford some Grasshorn grips to dress her up a bit.
I am sure it has a good home now.
I sold several guns below my cost to friends over the years.
I hope even the ones who shunned me after a divorce are still appreciated.

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Have a blessed day ,
Bull

Very nice!

Great story as well.

You did have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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Old Cop
LEO (Ret.)

I'm glad you got it, but I hate to think that a retired police officer is going around unarmed. We need as many trusted and trained armed folks around as we can get.

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low speed, high drag

If he wouldn't take over $50 you have no blot on your escutcheon.. Clearly he thinks a lot of you and trusts you to take care of the gun that took care of him for 25 years. I'm happy for both of you. Hell, I'm happy for the 60, too.

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Oh well, what the hell.

I'd pick up a nice Gift Certificate to his favorite restaurant and insist that he takes it as a "thank you" .

I said, out loud, when I opened this thread, "huh what?" and then smiled.

That revolver is now linked to you for the next 25 years.

I opened this expecting to see a Ruger or Taurus! Instead a great story about a an honorable gift.
Thank you

Pay it forward, it all works out. And, use it in good health!

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ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

And when you get near that time yourself pick out a nice young pup and pass it along to him or her for a similar deal. Even if you are carrying phasers at that point, a well taken care of Smith will always be great to have.

Stick that thing in a Galco ankle holster and carry it for 25 years and you will be absolved. Go in peace my son.

They just hung your picture on the Post Office wall. Go forth & serve. May you never need it.

He must consider you to be a very good friend. He is a lucky guy. This is just a thank you from him.

What a relief.... I thought you may have done something like send a K-32 masterpiece to Gary Reeder to make it a 327....with engraving.

No sin here, unless you pawn it for a quick buck

I clicked here and saw nothing. Was there a post here? I searched but found nada. Something going through my mind, like " see no evil, hear no evil...." Hmph. Must have just thought someone got a great deal and it wasn't me.

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Endeavor to persevere. <><

$50 for a set of Pachmayrs seems like a lot, but if he threw in a model 60.......

In 25 years you'll have to sell it to another LEO for $50. Assuming new cops even know what a revolver is in 2040.

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Great story, and a fantastic carry piece. Ditto with the ankle holster, Thats all you need for backup! Enjoy and pay it forward.

YOU OUTA TO BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF..............Of course when one sins , confession is good. I think the big guy might let it slip for you

thewelshm

If it makes you feel better, about 30 years ago I bought a nickel plated Model 36 square butt, carried it for awhile, never could fall in love with that square butt, so I retired it. I bought it for $125 from an Oklahoma LEO. 1986, I think. In 1996, more or less, a retired LEO friend of mine opined he wanted a J-frame for his wife. "Really?"

I gave it to him.

So, see, the world moves around and around in happy little circles of giving....

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Yup - you stole it! Now you can afford a nice set of concealable grips for it too......

Thanks guys, I'm the lucky one I was fortunate enough to have someone like him to show me the ropes and share he's years of knowledge and experience

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Shot placement is key!!

Nice blaster and obviously a super guy who passed it on to you.

I've found in similar situations, that a box of Omaha Steaks, is very seldom refused !

Everyone stay safe in 2015

Seems fair...

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Be Well

I would never buy Grasshorn grips with these clowns shooting lions. Does it make them feel big shooting a lion from hundreds of yards. Idiots.

Did you "run it" to make sure it's not hot ??? Oh wait.....

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wanna do right-- not right now

Outstanding! Shoot safe and be safe.....

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Vietnam Vet

$50 is no sin, it's a CRIME!

I chuckled as I read your heading.

Congrats on your new acquisition - no need for for repentance here.

My sin is much worse. I have been waiting for quite a while now for S & W to come out with a 617 in a 4.2" barrel. I don't have enough time left now to wait for one of these, so I bought a neat little Ruger SP 101 - stainless with a 4.2" barrel.

It seems Ruger might be coming out with a 100 in .22 but word seems to be it will be a 10 shot model and will be competition for the 617.

It seems Ruger likes to put out firearms, to wit the 10/22 and the SP 101, that need a few "touch ups" so we will see how it goes. Due to gov't paper work, I won't have the 101 home for a couple of days yet.

You may think you have sinned but everyone here will resolve you of that transgression.

Go in peace my son and sin again and again.

I'd give you a "like" but I'd "like" it better if it was my deal!

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