I just ordered a few minutes ago, order was processed.
3" Model 65 at SOSS for $339...
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C Islander
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Looks like I'm to late. I might have ordered a second one.
The Internet ..... Is Wrong!
Now why would you do a silly thing like that? It says ".357" on the barrel. S&W's only caution is to keep the 124 grain usage to a minimum but she'll handle 158 grain all day every day. You'll wear your wallet out before you wear the gun out.
Now why would you do a silly thing like that? It says ".357" on the barrel. S&W's only caution is to keep the 124 grain usage to a minimum but she'll handle 158 grain all day every day. You'll wear your wallet out before you wear the gun out.
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M3Stuart
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Believe me, I would have just ordered without thinking about it but I had just bought a near-mint 36 a few days earlier and was out of cash.
Anyhoo, hope some forum member(s) were able to take advantage of that deal! I'm sure they'd do the same for me.
Anyhoo, hope some forum member(s) were able to take advantage of that deal! I'm sure they'd do the same for me.
Believe me, I would have just ordered without thinking about it but I had just bought a near-mint 36 a few days earlier and was out of cash.
Anyhoo, hope some forum member(s) were able to take advantage of that deal! I'm sure they'd do the same for me.
I was going to order one too, I actually saw it Thursday, my credit card statement closed Saturday at Midnight, and I was going to order Sunday, sold out by the time I could get to it.
Got the FedEx email today: my SOSS 65 should be here by the end of the week...
Ponchomike
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Got one coming!
Mine should be here Thursday! Per FedEx tracking. Can't wait! Will take pics and give opinion as soon as I get it in my hands.
BTW: I paid $319 for mine on Friday before they upped the price.
Mine should be here Thursday! Per FedEx tracking. Can't wait! Will take pics and give opinion as soon as I get it in my hands.
BTW: I paid $319 for mine on Friday before they upped the price.
luangtom
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Yes, gents, please do post pics of the one that you receive from the seller. It really piqued my interest and I already have a pristine Model 65-6 in three-inch.
Got two in yesterday. Both are decent shape, guns have been carried a lot and barely shot.
ETA: Well worth the money to me. I've been wanting a 3-inch Model 65 for quite some time.
Mostly cosmetic problems:
Good things:
These are Model 65-5:
Round Butt
Fixed front sight
Non-pinned barrel
Non-recessed chambers
I'll clean them up, and possibly polish. And shoot.
ETA: Well worth the money to me. I've been wanting a 3-inch Model 65 for quite some time.
Mostly cosmetic problems:
- Uncle mike's grips are worn.
- Someone used a red marker all over the front sight (hopefully not dykem)
- Some rust under grips (not bad)
- Internals are gummed up slightly (easily cleaned)
- Light scratches all over
- A few small dings
Good things:
- Barrel crowns are very nice
- Rifling and bore excellent
- Timing good
- Lockup good
- Action OK (will be better once internals are detailed)
These are Model 65-5:
Round Butt
Fixed front sight
Non-pinned barrel
Non-recessed chambers
I'll clean them up, and possibly polish. And shoot.
luangtom
US Veteran
Good buy! Happy to see they were worth your trouble. Do post the pix when they are cleaned up.
Diablo982
Member
Looks like a good value for the money spent. Personally, I get a lot of satisfaction rehabbing a worn item and getting it in the best condition possible. I could see myself sitting in front of the TV for hours watching sports, all the while polishing those guns with Mother's.
Knightrider03m
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Looks great!
C Islander
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Both 65's look good. I'll bet they clean up well.
The red front sight is painted, it will come off. I scrubbed it with some Hoppe's nitro solvent, it is starting to dissolve.
I disassembled the other revolver and cleaned the internals. Very little carbon buildup, but some gummy junk on the guts. Cleaned it all up good and gave it a checkup. Test fired six shots, works well. I'll pick up some Mother's Mag polish next week and cleanup the finish over the next few weeks. Once I get this one fixed up, I'll work on the other.
Yes, these 3-inch guns are just what I was looking for. I don't like buying things sight-unseen, but sometimes take a chance. I'm satisfied so far.
I disassembled the other revolver and cleaned the internals. Very little carbon buildup, but some gummy junk on the guts. Cleaned it all up good and gave it a checkup. Test fired six shots, works well. I'll pick up some Mother's Mag polish next week and cleanup the finish over the next few weeks. Once I get this one fixed up, I'll work on the other.
Yes, these 3-inch guns are just what I was looking for. I don't like buying things sight-unseen, but sometimes take a chance. I'm satisfied so far.
Gasman1972
Member
****, now I feel stoopid. I should have ordered one.
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M3Stuart
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On the plus side; now we know that SOSS site is for real.
Good for you! Hope you enjoy them!
Good for you! Hope you enjoy them!
Looks a little rough....
....but I'm still glad I got it. Some surface rust on the trigger and hammer and generally dirty, like it was fired right before they traded it in. I think it'll clean up nicely.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attach...37908971attachmentid=76166&stc=1&d=1337908971
....but I'm still glad I got it. Some surface rust on the trigger and hammer and generally dirty, like it was fired right before they traded it in. I think it'll clean up nicely.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attach...37908971attachmentid=76166&stc=1&d=1337908971
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charlie sherrill
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I got one last year in similar shape to these. It cleaned up nicely and shoots very well. Mine is marked B.R.P.D. (Baton Rouge) A good carry piece.
Mine is a 65-5 with a BSJ serial number. My copy of SCSW shows BRF as Aug. 1994; the list then picks up in 2003. Other than a letter, is it possible to narrow this 65's age better than sometime in 9 years?
