Mehutch
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My 65 backpacking pal...
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Prodigal Son
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Here is my 65-2 4".
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I'm a big fan of the 65 and want one desperately, but just couldn't find one (here in Germany). So I had to game it a little and look at options, which are pretty restrictive for me. I'm not sure many people knows that S&W made an L-Frame version of the M65 for awhile, called the 619. I still want an M65, and if one comes my way over here, will try to get it (and believe me, that's not easy), in the meantime, here's my Model 65 wannabe:
S&W also made the 620, the L-Frame version of the M66, but sadly, it's gone too.
There's one you dont see often. I have a couple 620's, and would love a 619. Ive seen exactly one for sale in the past three year.
65-4
Couple 65-5 Lady's
Couple 65-5 Lady's
Mehutch
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65-4
Couple 65-5 Lady's
Where did you get those grips on the 65-4? How much? Thanks.
Got them off ebay for $65.95 shipped.
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vigil617
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It's great to see the Model 65 getting some love recently in several threads. Here's a 65-6 that I bought from a Forum member. Note the frame mounted firing pin on this heavy barrel model.
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JeepinSoldier
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Massachusetts State Police pinned and recessed three inch Model 65-2
With a three inch 65-5 and .... wait, how did that 13-3 get in here?
The Model 65 is a 'Just Right' gun. Not too big but not too small. Not to heavy, but not too light.
Fixed but well regulated sights that wont snag or be easily damaged. Handles and points like an extension of your arm with the right grip.
Handles it all from shotshells and light .38 Special target loads to fire breather .357 Magnums.
With a three inch 65-5 and .... wait, how did that 13-3 get in here?
The Model 65 is a 'Just Right' gun. Not too big but not too small. Not to heavy, but not too light.
Fixed but well regulated sights that wont snag or be easily damaged. Handles and points like an extension of your arm with the right grip.
Handles it all from shotshells and light .38 Special target loads to fire breather .357 Magnums.
Jcon72
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I guess there's a reason some threads keep getting brought back from the dead.
For some reason the 65 has never been a model that I've particularly noticed before, probably because I like the looks of a classic Smith with adjustable sights. Anyway, a week or two ago this 65-3 showed up on GunBroker and it was being sold on consignment from a store located only 20 miles from me. It had an ugly black Pachmayr grip and was in definite need of a good cleaning. I was able to win it for $385 + tax, so how do you pass up a deal like that?
When picking it up after the 3-day waiting period the store clerk told me that after the auction ended another (local, I think) guy called and was bemoaning the fact that he had intended to bid up to $450 on it but fell asleep. A literal case of "you snooze, you lose", eh?
On tearing it down I found the internals were clean but very dry. I polished a few mating surfaces lubed everything and put it back together. In single action it has a consistent, crisp 3lb 8oz trigger pull. The pictured Pachmayr Renegade grip was sitting in a drawer, so the black rubber got swapped out for this one. One day hopefully I can determine why this dash-3 model has a round butt with a 4" barrel, but for now it's just purty to look at and shoot.
For some reason the 65 has never been a model that I've particularly noticed before, probably because I like the looks of a classic Smith with adjustable sights. Anyway, a week or two ago this 65-3 showed up on GunBroker and it was being sold on consignment from a store located only 20 miles from me. It had an ugly black Pachmayr grip and was in definite need of a good cleaning. I was able to win it for $385 + tax, so how do you pass up a deal like that?
When picking it up after the 3-day waiting period the store clerk told me that after the auction ended another (local, I think) guy called and was bemoaning the fact that he had intended to bid up to $450 on it but fell asleep. A literal case of "you snooze, you lose", eh?
On tearing it down I found the internals were clean but very dry. I polished a few mating surfaces lubed everything and put it back together. In single action it has a consistent, crisp 3lb 8oz trigger pull. The pictured Pachmayr Renegade grip was sitting in a drawer, so the black rubber got swapped out for this one. One day hopefully I can determine why this dash-3 model has a round butt with a 4" barrel, but for now it's just purty to look at and shoot.
dscampbell
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One of my two most carried guns.
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luangtom
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Love my 3" Model 65, too.
One of my two most carried guns.
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elm_creek_smith
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My Model 65-1:
1. After I got it.
2.&3. After I got new grips. It's my EDC.
I had an early 3 inch until it was stolen 23 years ago. If anyone finds one with a script KAH on the bottom of the trigger guard, I'll be glad to buy it back.
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1. After I got it.
2.&3. After I got new grips. It's my EDC.
I had an early 3 inch until it was stolen 23 years ago. If anyone finds one with a script KAH on the bottom of the trigger guard, I'll be glad to buy it back.
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