65 Thread - Post Yours

[Snapping Twig]

This is a thread for 65 owners. Any variant will do, but pictures are mandatory.

I'll start it off with a 3" 65-5, the venerable "Ladysmith". Secure in my manhood, I believe this is an ultimate carry gun. Further, of all the regular production Smiths, IMO, this is one of the lowest production runs making it on the rare side.

Here she is.

Let's see yours.

 

[diamonback68]

Love this gun.
I've since replaced the grips with Hogue bantams (edited: see BlackSky's post below) for carry.

Enjoy!

 

[C Islander]

Wish I knew how to post pictures, I've got two 65's.

 

[BlackSky]

 

[zellerSC]

-3 vs. -5 ?

I have both and am curious if one is more desireable than the other.

The -3 has the flash chromed trigger/hammer and smooth front/back strap.

The -5 lacks the flash chrome trigger/hammer and has the ribbed front/back strap.

Other than these differences, am I missing something?

Thanks.

 

[ladder13]

THE perfect carry gun, imo. On my growing list of guns that I'd never sell or trade.

M65-5

 

[ladder13]

Wish I knew how to post pictures, I've got two 65's.

Believe me, if I can do it, anyone can. You can register with Photobucket or similar hosting site. You then take pics, download into Photobucket, and post on any forum or attach to e-mails..

 

[Black_Sheep]

Love my 65...

 

[mic214]

Mine originally had a square butt and a 4" barrel. I had a gunsmith cut the barrel down to 3" and convert the grip to a round butt. He also installed a new front sight and re-crowned the barrel:

 

[bamabiker]

Looking down the business end most people would never realize it's a Lady.

 

[TAROMAN]

Found mine in a LGS. Came in its purse and box. However, it looked as if it must have been somebody's boat gun. Many small rust pits all over. Decided it could be saved. Gradually polished off the sandblast finish in the process. A great shooter and certainly a keeper.

 

[oldafsp]

65-3 Purchased new for my wife as her off duty gun.
She won't carry anything else.

 

[armybass]

Here is the one I foolishly sold along with a great 686 I let slip through my fingers.....sigh

 

[Dennis The B]

Here's mine, a model 65-5, with the original Uncle Mikes Combats:

 

[ladder13]

Mine originally had a square butt and a 4" barrel. I had a gunsmith cut the barrel down to 3" and convert the grip to a round butt. He also installed a new front sight and re-crowned the barrel:

Smokin' lookin' 65

 

[ohiojerry]

Here is my dash 5.

 

[Snapping Twig]

Hey, I've got a question for you guys...

My 65-5 has flash chromed hammer and trigger, but in this thread I see it both ways - case hardened and flash chromed.

Does anyone know if the Ladysmiths had one or the other from the factory... or both?

 

[blujax01]

Here is my dash 5.

Jerry if you ever want to trade that off, I want first dibs!

 

[ColbyBruce]

My S&W #65-5. I installed a set of Hogue Bantam stocks on this gun for a better grip.

I carry it in either of these holsters, a PWL or a Desantis.

 

[BlackSky]

This thread made me nostalgic enough to dig her out of the safe and use her for the carry gun this weekend. Snapped a couple new pics at the coffee table a minute ago.