2 S&W .357 Magnum revolvers today at Cabelas

[Eddietruett]

The several Cabelas in this part of the country would have been $200-300 higher on each gun if not higher. There are never any gun deals to be found at their stores in my area

 

[Teddydog]

Thanks for the thoughts, everyone. I snagged the 19 first and while they were writing it up, I said "screw it" and had them put the 686 on the order, too.

Too bad Washington screwed over all of us with CPLs last session so we can no longer take home handguns without a wait and background check. Cabelas won't release them until they get a positive "proceed" from the LE background check, even though State law does allow for them to deliver after a full 10 business days have passed without a "denied" response. It might be damn near Christmas before they get to come home.

I actually only have 3 .357s other than these...an Old Model Blackhawk, a Rossi lever gun and a S&W Model 28.


Rob

 

[BigBill]

People here don't fire guns much. I see nib unfired guns all the time.

 

[slickracer]

I would have been all over the Model 19...enjoy!

 

[jordan57]

Well buddy, that nickel 19 just caused me to make a 140 mile round trip to my closest Cabela's in Hazelwood, MO. That was a complete waste of time. High new gun prices, higher used gun prices. Glad someone got lucky. I would have bought them too, in the same order too! 19 then 686, I would have bought a lottery ticket on way home too!

 

[CH4]

Not a fan of K frames with barrels longer than 3 inches or the new Smiths, but for those prices I'd probably would have snagged both.

 

[VAPA]

Were you allowed to remove the trigger lock and check the action prior to purchasing?

 

[Teddydog]

I'm sure they would have allowed it, but I didn't ask. Probably should have, but they both seem so nice. Only fired by a little old grandma on Sundays.

Rob

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Not fair, when I go to Cabela's here all the good guns are priced at least $300 more.

 

[dmthomp32]

I went to Cabela's strictly because of this thread and to my surprise... Everything was still expensive right where I left it. [emoji51]
They had two model 66's with 2.5" barrels for $600 a piece which normally id be excited about. However they were police surplus from Puerto Rico and were pretty beat. The one had a broken/chipped from sight. Both were covered in heavy scratches and deep dings in the metal, they were not cared for. Plus they had trigger locks on both so I couldnt check the timing of action. I passed. It was a sad day.

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[Sistema1927]

Were you allowed to remove the trigger lock and check the action prior to purchasing?

Neither Cabelas nor Bass Pro will take those trigger locks off. They are obeying their lawyers.

 

[S&WIowegan]

I have a 686-6 SSR(stock service revolver) which was S&W's idea to attract revolver shooters to IDPA. I have used mine extensively at our two local IDPA clubs. Being an ancient person, I have no probability of winning any other class. I am the only revolver shooter at one club but the other club has one guy who shoots revolver when he can attend and a recent convert who thought it looked like fun.

You got a very good price on the gun. Cabelas has given each store some latitude in pricing. Most of them over-price and hope for the guy who MUST have the gun. Your store apparently understands you can't make money if the guns don't sell.

 

[Teddydog]

The Revovlers and I got to go to the range a bit back. Fun was had by all.

Both shot great. The DA on the 686 is super smooth and the SA is smooth and very light. Maybe a little too light for my best shooting. The Model 19 was a sweetheart all around. Also shot great and the target stocks soak up the .357s with ease. Could shoot it all day long. I actually shot better groups with the Model 19 in SA than I did the 686.


Rob