AJ
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So would I!
I wuz sniffing around this LGS....
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So would I!
Green Frog
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needsmostuff
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Last time I was looking for a square front (pre-1993 ) style rear sight for a N frame they were getting VERY problematic to find .
Plus the mounting screw holes are not drilled very uniformly .
So the sight could be quite a problem.
Plus the mounting screw holes are not drilled very uniformly .
So the sight could be quite a problem.
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Here. We've gotten beyond that a long time ago. She doesn't care what I buy. I usually inform her when seeking out a purchase. 47 years of GOOD marriage will do that.
Square front rear sight can be a problem, but can be overcome. I bought a 27-2 with an after market sight on it. 27-2 rear sights are checkered like the top of the barrel rib. They are extremely hard to find.I found one at Jack First. One! Pretty expensive. I ended up buying all the parts separately and assembled one for under $100. But it took several weeks. Food for thought.
Whoa! that is to much! I figure 500 bucks a brick. Nah... just a brick and 1/2, tops.
george_lehr
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A 3" 624 would be a Lew Horton .44 Combat Special. If they were still in business, you could email them the serial number to confirm that. Otherwise, it would be whatever was left over after the 5000 gun Lew Horton order.
They are typically worth way more than $639.00, but that would be clean, unmarred and with the goncalo alves combat stocks.
If I didn't already have one and had the opportunity you have, I'd buy it and hunt for the needed parts.
Since you have a 4" 624, you already know how much fun they are to shoot.
George
They are typically worth way more than $639.00, but that would be clean, unmarred and with the goncalo alves combat stocks.
If I didn't already have one and had the opportunity you have, I'd buy it and hunt for the needed parts.
Since you have a 4" 624, you already know how much fun they are to shoot.
George
Gyrene6891
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My $0.02.
You and your wife live the lives that make you two happy.
Do you want that gun?
Can you afford that gun?
Are you willing to pay that price for the gun?
If you answered YES across the board then you have the answer that works for you. Who really cares if someone else thinks you got screwed in the deal. Big reason I will NEVER post what I paid for a gun.
You and your wife live the lives that make you two happy.
Do you want that gun?
Can you afford that gun?
Are you willing to pay that price for the gun?
If you answered YES across the board then you have the answer that works for you. Who really cares if someone else thinks you got screwed in the deal. Big reason I will NEVER post what I paid for a gun.
Yes, if had the bucks laying around and wanted a project I'd probably get it. I just don't have the will to fork over that much and then hunt down the parts. Plus you would need to totally clean that gun and polish off the mars. But it is tight and I bet once fixed up a dandy to shoot.
I'm gonna look at my parts box tomorrow. I know I have a rounded rear sight but I doubt a square one. Of course one can get one off Ebay but no guarantee the holes will line up.
And original wood S&W RB stocks??? $200 plus!! Best one could do is fix it up so well it equals what the going price of them are, but at the cost to were it's the same amount of $$ if you just bought one from some gun broker.
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I`d pass that like a guy doing 25 mph in a 55 mph zone...
.38SuperMan
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You are a very wise man. I have an EX that didn't understand this. Notice I said EX.
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I have never discussed any firearms related purchase's with my wife. I make all my purchase's with my own money, never the "house" money. Since my wife never actually see's what I'm spending she never questions it. I never ask my wife what she spends money on either, none of my business.
That's a steal if you happen to be the type of fellow that keeps spare parts on hand.
I've been married to her for 30+ years. Both of us professionals before retirement. Put both kids threw parochial school and college. Have a bank account for the grandkids education (at least kindergarden.) Grandkids have their own kidcave... lots of toys.
I just feel one should balance everything so the kids and grandkids will not have to SUPPORT US!
I was a lucky dog working to where I have 3 defined benefit retirements and she has two (including our SS.) Plus IRA house/cars paid off. Even have some investments. But like I said, Biden could make 'stagflation', I.E. like Jimmy Carter days, a reality again.
All stock based retirements could go kaput. Inflation ruin SS. Folks need to be debt free and own their own home (and keep it repaired.)
No, not thinking TEOTWAWKI... just the Weimar Republic just before WW2... bad enough. We are in trillions of debt... not unlike the Germans were after WW1! And if you print enough funny money... it won't be funny after a while.
I am no survivalist but I am a realist.
Anyway folks, I pass on that 624... I'd love to tinker with it but I really don't need it.
.38SuperMan
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I'm with you 100%. I owned a very successful business I started many decades ago. My wife of 27 years and I are on the same page about lifestyle and money. We dont buy anything we can't pay cash for at that moment and that includes cars and homes. Not bragging just worked hard and put every penny away that we could. We skipped vacations for years and worked long hard hours. I regularly put in 80-100 hours a week for long periods. When you have no debt financial security follows.
I only have one son and he's almost 39. No grandkids to worry about and that's fine. He's very independent too. He did 6 years in the military and works for the government now. His wife is in management with UPS and they're doing great. I'm pleased.
I'm still a tightwad and have to justify buying toys. My wife though is my enabler. She's very sweet and has a way of talking me into buying things I want. She's a keeper!
Well, if things go that way, you may be able to get the 624 for
a lot less than they want, right now. Silver lining, all that.
Well, if things go that way, you may be able to get the 624 for
a lot less than they want, right now. Silver lining, all that.
No, the 624 will cost $122,101,102 dollars if it goes that way. But your retirement will still be what it is now... hence no more guns, or food... won't be afford to 'em with a barrel full of dollars.
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Dieseltech56
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I like a nice gun but I don't let condition be a deal breaker. Something like a damaged rear sight and wrong grips would never stop me from buying a gun like a 3 inch 624. I would expect to pay over $1000 for one that's correct.
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