I wuz sniffing around this LGS....

[DeafSmith]

And there is a 3 inch S&W 624 .44 Special. No dash.

Now this .44 has the rear sight broke off. Just the front part was one (square front, not the new rounded ones.)

And the Houge grips were obviously made for a K frame.. Didn't fit the frame right.

Action is tight. Front sight ok. Screws not bunged up.

Now $639... but one would have to find an original S&W rear sight and S&W N frame grips.

Sight would cost at least $100.

Decent grips at least $50.

Plus tax (they won't come down in price) about $50.

That makes it a $840 buck gun... and then it needs to be stripped to the bare frame and scrubed... Filthy.

Oh well, I have the 4 inch 624, no dash, but I'd love to have a 3 incher.

 

[Dave from Pa]

I would probably pass, your reasoning is wise.To add to the matter you are figuring on $50.00 for a set of grips.If you want the correct Combats they will probably run you $250.00.One of my cardinal rules in gun buying has always been condition condition condition, good luck.

 

[AJ]

If you are not looking to sell it and getting the pieces to make it right are not of the utmost importance at the moment. Then I would say buy it and make it a project gun. The old saying you never pay to much for a gun, you just bought it to soon. Overall condition is a factor, but as long as it is presentable..............then buy it, if it makes you happy.

 

[Pine_Worker]

I would buy it.

 

[Bullet Bob]

If I wanted it to look at (I hear that's popular), I'd pass. As a shooter, $100.00 for a sight, and $50.00 for decent rubber grips - well I really like .44 Specials.

 

[LittleCooner]

I think I would buy it at that price. I believe if you look your 4" straight in the eye, you can see loneness it its eyes, an emptiness that can only be satisficed by having close company of a 3 incher. And looking around for grips and a sight will give you something to do with your time.

 

[Runs With Gun]

I'll bet one can actually get .44 Special rounds right now....

I put CTC laser grips on my carry revolvers.....come in handy when it's dark. Also great for driving the neighbor's cat mad....don't ask how I know this.

Point out the issues, try and talk the owner down. It's worked for me before!

 

[Muley Gil]

"And looking around for grips and a sight will give you something to do with your time."

AND YOUR MONEY!!!

 

[DeafSmith]

I'll bet one can actually get .44 Special rounds right now....

I put CTC laser grips on my carry revolvers.....come in handy when it's dark. Also great for driving the neighbor's cat mad....don't ask how I know this.

Point out the issues, try and talk the owner down. It's worked for me before!

I reload .44 specials for my 624. 250 grain SWC hard cast with Unique powder. I have a paint can full of slugs and plenty of primers.

Well if I win one of those Billion dollar power ball lotteries maybe I will get it....

 

[DeafSmith]

If you are not looking to sell it and getting the pieces to make it right are not of the utmost importance at the moment. Then I would say buy it and make it a project gun. The old saying you never pay to much for a gun, you just bought it to soon. Overall condition is a factor, but as long as it is presentable..............then buy it, if it makes you happy.

But if I buy it it won't make my wife happy....

 

[AJ]

But if I buy it it won't make my wife happy....

She'll get over it..............Mine does!

 

[DeafSmith]

She'll get over it..............Mine does!

Well mine would just blow 5x on the grand kids... and smile at me while doing it.

 

[LEO918]

Why would anyone discuss buying a gun with their wife?

 

[AJ]

Why would anyone discuss buying a gun with their wife?

30-40 years ago, I did. Not much money in the till at the time. Nowadays more funds available, I do a lot of trading and selling/buying stuff too. Enough coming in and out the door that one more does not cause any questions to be asked.

 

[AJ]

Well mine would just blow 5x on the grand kids... and smile at me while doing it.

Do you like the Grandkids? I like mine, so as long as she is not wasting the money, I have no problem wit it. Besides it makes her happy.....

 

[DeafSmith]

Do you like the Grandkids? I like mine, so as long as she is not wasting the money, I have no problem wit it. Besides it makes her happy.....

It has nothing to do with 'liking' Grandkids. It is having to do with spending as if there is no tomorrow. While we are in a good position financially that can change with Biden & co. One would be wise to be debt free and have a nice bank account (we do.) But keep spending like there is no tomorrow and well, tomorrow will come anyway.

I do not like one-upmanship in the financial department. That can lead to unintended consequences.

 

[DeafSmith]

Why would anyone discuss buying a gun with their wife?

My wife is not my slave nor 2nd class... she has a say in things just like I do. I don't hide what I buy and neither does she.

 

[Art Doc]

I won't buy any gun from a shop that puts out dirty guns for display.

 

[CH4]

What part of the rear sight, the blade? Sight blades are cheap and you can find nice grips for less $100. Out west they're selling for around $1000.
I'd buy it.

 

[RussellD]

I would trade 3 bricks of primers for it.