3” K Frames

[John Patrick]

After looking for reasonably priced 3” K frames to add to my 3” 547 for awhile, I stumbled on several.

A Model 65 LadySmith is on its way and two, a Model 64 and a nickel Model 10 are in MD’s seven day wait jail.

While not as sexy as a 3” M66 or M19, the fixed sight 3”ers feel great in the hand and look great to me. I find it interesting that the fixed sight 3”ers look and handle like smaller guns than my 2 1/2” M19s or M66.

Some photos, from jail or from the seller for the M65.

 

[Bigdog357]

Nice score, my Model 65-5 Lady Smith is one of my favorite carry guns.

 

[gfors]

Nice grabs, JP!
I only have one 3", of any stripe. This 65-3 shoots better groups than any of my other .357's.

 

[John Patrick]

Nice grabs, JP!
I only have one 3", of any stripe. This 65-3 shoots better groups than any of my other .357's.

Eh, when it rains, it pours!

Three in quick order is a “fun budget” buster, but I’m not getting any younger and revolvers aren’t getting any less expensive!

 

[demkofour]

My two recent 3” K Frame acquisitions came very much unexpectedly but very much appreciated… an uncommon Turkish Police M10-9 with no import marks and a later production 547. Both in excellent condition notwithstanding the smudge marks.

 

[Bald1]

I wonder if S&W would have sold more Landy Smiths if they didn’t actually say Lady Smith on the gun??????

 

[stonebuster]

That's a sweet gun and good luck with it. Good thing you saw it faster than I did. I saw it right after you did.

 

[John Patrick]

I wonder if S&W would have sold more Landy Smiths if they didn’t actually say Lady Smith on the gun??????

Can a s—tbag read “LadySmith” if he’s looking down a .357” hole?

ETA: And note Bigdog357’s post. His screen name ain’t Bigbitch357!

 

[John Patrick]

That's a sweet gun and good luck with it. Good thing you saw it faster than I did. I saw it right after you did.

Thanks! I was perched on the porcelain throne when I typed “I’ll take it!”

 

[Fide686]

Nice grabs, JP!
I only have one 3", of any stripe. This 65-3 shoots better groups than any of my other .357's.

So does mine.

 

[LPD256]

My last two purchases have been 3 inch guns. One with sights (66-3) and one without (13-2). Cash is now depleted.

 

[Bigdog357]

Can a s—tbag read “LadySmith” if he’s looking down a .357” hole?

ETA: And note Bigdog357’s post. His screen name ain’t Bigbitch357!

Lol, I have never minded the Lady Smith monicker on this gun, its a sweet shooter and a great carry gun.

I always say its my lady with attitude, spittin fire with 357 Hollow points.

The best part is that it was originally my mothers gun and I am proud to own it.

She was sick and knew time was short so about a year before she passed she gave her diamond rings to my sisters and pulled me aside and gave this to me.

 

[DR505]

I just picked up a 3" 13-4 that shoots very well. Easy to CCW as well. Three inch K Frames are perfect. Picked up a 3.5" 27-2 about the same time...wallet feels MUCH lighter.

 

[Rod727]

Nice looking

 

[Baxter6551]

I sent my 3 inch 65 to S&W for the “Combat Revolver package”. This was about 15 years ago. It cost $250. Package is still offered at $270. Highly recommend. Fit trigger stop, chamfer charge holes, action job and bead blast gun. I later polished sides of hammer and trigger and the screw heads. Had a red ramp sight done by LaRocca Gun Works. Great carry gun.
I wish back in the day I had picked up a Lady Smith because I love the look of the shrouded ejector rod.

 

[John Patrick]

Lol, I have never minded the Lady Smith monicker on this gun, its a sweet shooter and a great carry gun.

I always say its my lady with attitude, spittin fire with 357 Hollow points.

The best part is that it was originally my mothers gun and I am proud to own it.

She was sick and knew time was short so about a year before she passed she gave her diamond rings to my sisters and pulled me aside and gave this to me.

Glad you enjoyed my joshing Bald1.

And the history of your 65 LS is fantastic. Sorry for your loss though.

 

[Exchipy]

Gotta thing for them 3-inchers, whether L-Frame, K-Frame or J-frame:

 

[heeter3]

K and J 3 inchers are perfect carry guns.Thanks for sharing such beautiful guns John Patrick you should be very proud.

 

[helmsp]

Did someone say "3-Inchers"?


S&W 60 by swaficionado, on Flickr


My "ultimate combat revolver" setup by swaficionado, on Flickr


S&W 686 CS1 2M with cordia Ahrends grips by swaficionado, on Flickr


S&W 625-3 3" barrel and Nill grips by swaficionado, on Flickr


S&W 13-3 by swaficionado, on Flickr


J-Frame love by swaficionado, on Flickr

 

[Ameshawki]

I have a thing for three inch revolvers, own something like a dozen. As far as Smiths are concerned I have SB Model 10 from the sixties, a RB 64 and and RB 65, plus a three inch SB 36.

 

[petemacmahon]

3 inch is the PERFECT carry K frame size in my book Only have one, a Model 64 DAO that I had built from an old police trade in with a 4 inch barrel. Found a 3 " and had my local guy make the switch. Carry it in a Milt Sparks Executive Special IWB.

 

[lawandorder]

When I caught the 3 inch K Bug it was a severe case. So far no cure.......

........in sight but these examples have eased the pain.

In favorite order,

Model 64 turned out by Vic Tibbets while working at Wilson in the late 90s, ( he's back). Wearing a set of vintage ivory magnas.

Model 10 special order for Brazil. Very unique in that it has an enclosed ejector rod housing.

Model 13 scarce product from the Performance Center

Model 10-5 worked over by a great young custom Smith out of Joplin,Mo., Dustin Housel. Among other features he hand checkered the backstrap, magnificent job.

Model 65 Ladysmith stock but pert near 3inch perfection.

And waiting in the wings an as NIB model 64 waiting its turn at the hands of another artist in steel.

If I only had more hands.




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[John Patrick]

I have a thing for three inch revolvers, own something like a dozen. As far as Smiths are concerned I have SB Model 10 from the sixties, a RB 64 and and RB 65, plus a three inch SB 36.

I like the 3” barrels too. Now 5 K frame 3”ers plus an M37 no dash, 30-1, 317 and a 386 3.2” MountainLite.

 

[jtcarm]

They’re like crack to me.

Current count is three (2 64s & a 65).

I’d love to add a Model 13.

 

[GerSan69]

I have a few 3"ers. A 64-5, a 65-5, a 10-10 .357, and a Taurus model 431, 3" .44 Special in stainless that fits in K-frame holsters....

 

[wood714]

I have in 3 inch...
64
65
65 LS
66

I think the 65 LS actually looks better than the 66.

 

[SmithNut]

3" K-frames

Some think that they are a bit over-rated......

Truth in advertising, there are a couple L frames in this pic, they wanted to be part of the "in-crowd"....

 

[BAM-BAM]

Some think that they are a bit over-rated......

Truth in advertising, there are a couple L frames in this pic, they wanted to be part of the "in-crowd"....

I hate you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Only 5 here two 65s and three 66s; all wear Spegel Boot Grips.

and a 3" 60-10..... think micro 686!

 

[John Patrick]

Some think that they are a bit over-rated......

Truth in advertising, there are a couple L frames in this pic, they wanted to be part of the "in-crowd"....

Jeez, and I thought I had an impulse purchase problem…

Thanks for putting my problem in perspective!

I do have several 3” J frames and one 3.2” L frame, but nothing like your collection.

 

[demkofour]

Some think that they are a bit over-rated......

Truth in advertising, there are a couple L frames in this pic, they wanted to be part of the "in-crowd"....

Hey wait a minute SmithNut…. That picture is a 2004 copyright, surely they have procreated a bit since then!