Anyone else like the 65 3" .357 Mag? w/pic

[bananaman]

Diamonback, I got a 65-3, 3" a few weeks ago on Gun Broker for $341, of course shipping, and F.F.L. had to be added. There are many beaters on there, but mine was not 1 of those. Had Pach Compacs on it. Now sports Eagle round butt targets. Looking for combats for it also. My wife shot it, and did not want to go back to her normal gun. I (we) really like it. Shoot it with reloads 3gr. Clays, 158 LSWC bullets. (.38's) Very mild recoil. Bob

 

[linde]

Russ, I took your suggestion and whipped by my local pusher and he had the Bantams N.O.S. 50% off for $11.00. They fit great.............thanks.

Outstanding! Using the little tool to spread them apart is a pain, but well worth the effort. Enjoy!

Russ

 

[mpi]

here's my recently purchased ladysmith

 

[Imshootin]

I like mine.

 

[enfieldhope]

Just bought a Model 64 HB 4 inch like new with box,papers,cleaning rod etc. for $350.00 plus tax (7%). Original owner said he bought it in the 1970's and fired one box through it. Serial number is 1D630x, anyone know what year in the 1970's it was manufactured?
Also have a Model 65 4 inch HB which is also my "if I could only have one gun."

 

[rromeo]

My model 10 and my 65.

This really is a terrible photo. I'll be taking some better shots tomorrow, after I pick up my 66.

 

[Revolver M65]

I have been looking for one for some time now I just never seem to find one at a good price, I did buy a nice 36-1 3" I still would like the 65 to be able to shoot magnums and 6 shots

 

[bananaman]

Revolver 65, I was looking for 66's and bought a 67 no dash. Looking for 66's, and bought a 10-8. Looking for 66's, and bought a 65-3, 3".
Now, I am seeing nice 66's available! ( I am looking at a 28 though )
The moral of the story, is your 65 will come along! Mine is clean, and was bought right. Bob

 

[Black_Sheep]

My 65 has a very nice DA trigger and if I do my part it will shoot out the x-ring at self defense ranges. The Model 64 that's also pictured is an excellent shooter too...

 

[diamonback68]

I have always wondered why Smith never made the 65 in 2". I know it wouldn't have full ejection, but it would have made a great hideout gun especially in the Lady Smith for purse carry.

 

[GF]

Great pics in this thread!

I agree with diamonback68, ..." it's the finest conceal carry gun Smith has ever conceived."

Everything you need and nothing you don't.

GF

 

[remat457]

I wish I had bought 2 when I bought mine. I like it better than the newer fangled 357 next to it..

 

[sjstill]

Does my 3" M13 count??

Also have a factory Nickel 3" M13, can't find a pic of it. Both great guns!

 

[diamonback68]

Does my 3" M13 count??

Also have a factory Nickel 3" M13, can't find a pic of it. Both great guns!

Sure, close enough. But you really need a 65 too, don't you, sure you do.

 

[sjstill]

Yes, I do!

One of our distributors had a bunch of 3" 65's a while back. I asked the store manager to order me one, but he spaced it... Life goes on.

 

[edw794]

model 65-3 with ahrends boot grips:

 

[policerevolvercollector]

I just bought of the police trade in 3" 65s that have been on the auction sites lately. I'll post pics when it gets here. The one I picked already has Safariland fingergroove grips. When I first started in policework, I carried a Model 19 4" with these grips made by Rogers before Safariland bought them out. In the seller's pics,it looks great as it is. But, after seeing this thread, some other stocks may be in my future!! Now I need a good IWB holster.....


Charles

 

[RHINOWSO]

65-3 I bought for $425 a couple years ago.

 

[03clyde]

Got one stored away - carried one on duty back in the day.

 

[diamonback68]

Thanks for all the great pictures folks. Glad to see this little gun is getting it's proper respect.
I followed Linde's advice and put a set of Hogue Bantams on it and love the third finger extension. I just ordered a Don Hume J.I.T. slide for carry, I like the minimalism of this little holster. I let you all know later how it all works out.