Model 14

[dickk]

Looking at a 6" Model 14. Are they very popular and/or desireable as a shooter? Worth as much as the same gun with a 4" barrel .Any thoughts ?

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

Barrel length is a personal preference. Shorter barrels are more desirable at this time in the market. Add to that 4-inch M14's aren't very common, so they go for a "double" premium due to scarcity and the fact people want guns with shorter barrels. As an option, there is the very common 4-inch M15 with a lighter profile barrel. These are some of the most affordable K-frames you can find. IINM some of the later issue's of the M15 did have a heavy barrel (like from the '90's on), making it essentially a 4-inch M14.

 

[loeman]

I just recently (March) bought a Md 14-2 with a 6 inch barrel. I couldn't be happier! Once I got the sights adjusted, it is a (sorry for the cliche) true tack driver. I was questioning myself when I bought it. Why do I need this? Well, now I'm very grateful for laying the money down and taking home a superb gun. Actually, I wanted a 4 inch barrel, but now I'm quite happy with the 6 inch and have zero regrets about it not being a 4 inch. if condition and price is right, buy it.

 

[bananaman]

Hi, I have a 14-3 that I bought last August. It is everything I thought it would be & more! 6" gun found on G.B. for a very reasonable price. Bob

 

[Mark6005]

My only six inch at this time is a m14 vintage 1974. In the safe don't recall the dash. Target stocks, very accurate very nice bluing not used much. Similar to
my 15-3 4 inch. I do prefer four inch just like the looks and feel of them but this 14 I'll keep.

 

[spad124]

I have a 14-4 that's been in our family since it was new. It is the most accurate revolver I've shot. Plus it has the best SA trigger of my S&W revolvers. Yes, the M14 is a great shooter! Shoot a box of 148gr wadcutters and you'll see what I mean.

Think of it this way, if the M10 is like the hunting knife you keep on your belt, the M14 is your scalpel.

 

[fyimo]

Like others have said the Model 14's are accurate and a pleasure to shoot. For the range I prefer a 6 inch barrel on a revolver and besides 4 inch Model 14's are much rarer and are more expensive.

 

[sophie]

I have 2 model 14's, one in 8 3/8" barrel and one a 6" barrel and both are very accurate guns and a pleasure to shoot. Both are from the late 70's.

 

[dickk]

Mdl. 14

Thanks for all the replies. Helps a lot. Now i'll work on a price and go about my hunt.