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enfield
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OK, just don't comment on the quality of the photography:
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diamonback68
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I would love to get ahold of a -5 too just for the serrated front/back straps. That would be cool and my -3 ain't going nowhere.
M2MikeGolf
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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.
S&W also made the 620, the L-Frame version of the M66, but sadly, it's gone too.
strangelittleman
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I bought my issue 4" 65 when my dept. switched to the new "plastic fantastic". I really liked having the 65 in my holster.
I had Pachmayr Presentation grips on it when we were issued full-power Rem. 125 JHP .357 ammo, when we switched to 125 JHP .38+P I put on a set of Uncle Mike's square butt Boot Grips, they are absolutely perfect for the 65 w/ +P ammo.
I had Pachmayr Presentation grips on it when we were issued full-power Rem. 125 JHP .357 ammo, when we switched to 125 JHP .38+P I put on a set of Uncle Mike's square butt Boot Grips, they are absolutely perfect for the 65 w/ +P ammo.
My M-65
About a decade ago, I bought this M-65 LE trade in. It was in the days of the assault weapons ban and I traded $50 worth of Glock Hi-cap mags (that's what I had paid) plus $60 for this old gun:
It is one of my favourite revolvers now.
About a decade ago, I bought this M-65 LE trade in. It was in the days of the assault weapons ban and I traded $50 worth of Glock Hi-cap mags (that's what I had paid) plus $60 for this old gun:
It is one of my favourite revolvers now.
CigarGuy
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Is a 3" the shortest they made in the 13/65 model?
According to S&WSC yes. Both the 13 and 65 were made with round butt in 3", and square butt in 4" version.
I won the bid for this one yesterday. It is a 65-5. The photo is from gunbroker.com. I will take some better pics when I actually get it in my hands.
Greg
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Probably why my monitoring of GB for a snubby for weeks hasn't gotten any hits.........
And nice score, ghawke!
And nice score, ghawke!
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Maximumbob54
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After several tries with different grips I have now settled with Ahrends finger groove boots in cocobolo.
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The 4" is gone. The 3" was an EDC for almost 10 years. Joe
LOBO
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65-3, 3" with Ahrends...
Cigarguy,
I'm not sure how you were montoring, and this was my first time. Some might have better advice.
I put in a pretty specific description, ie, S&W model 65 3" barrel.
I only had to look at like 15 guns, not thousands. Of course, maybe I missed some doing it that way.
So get back to the hunt and good luck.
Greg
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That's classy, yet simple!
Candyman
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Here's one I got for $375 a while back. By far the best deal I have made in a long time. Serial # is 1D53XXX, no clue when it was made but it is the only model 65 I have seen pinned & recessed (not seen very many around). It is a great shooter 
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G.T. Smith
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My 65-4 4" SB
This is my 65. It is a LEO trade in. It is nice and tight, but somebody tried to polish it out and did kind of a crappy job. For a long time I hit low a couple inches and to the left a couple of inches. I was getting good groups, but low and to the left. I thought it had to be the gun in some way. A fellow forum member,(you know who you are) showed up while I was qualifying for my CCW, and put that theory to rest. Since, i have worked on my grip and my natural aiming area and have improve greatly. Thanks Bob!
I love shooting this gun.
Peace,
gordon
This is my 65. It is a LEO trade in. It is nice and tight, but somebody tried to polish it out and did kind of a crappy job. For a long time I hit low a couple inches and to the left a couple of inches. I was getting good groups, but low and to the left. I thought it had to be the gun in some way. A fellow forum member,(you know who you are) showed up while I was qualifying for my CCW, and put that theory to rest. Since, i have worked on my grip and my natural aiming area and have improve greatly. Thanks Bob!
I love shooting this gun.
Peace,
gordon
M2MikeGolf
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65-3, 3" with Ahrends...
My favorite 3" SS K-frame, with my favorite round butt grips. Sweet!!!
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