Model 63 or older Model 34?

[Drm50]

I always wanted a 34 Snubby but never wanted to spend the money on a gun that I didn't know if I could shoot. Ended up with
one on a trade and I couldn't shot it well. Nothing wrong with the
gun, it shot fine off bags. I have been looking for perfect 22 to
carry daily for years. I went through every 22 auto on 32 frame
that was made. Also a lot of revolvers. Still ended up with the
34 as best for me with S&W 422 coming close second. No H&R
IJ, Charter Arms or Hi-Std revolver came close to 34. Not really a
good comparison because they aren't near money of S&W.

 

[MajorD]

Would agree with most of the comments here- I have a 2" 34 that shoots great and is the only one ( out of multiple I have owned or shot) that does not have tight chambers. I have always preferred the classic look of blued guns and even living in some pretty wet conditions have never seen an issue with a reasonably cared for blued gun that would ever
Make me consider a stainless gun. I just don't care for them and can't stand that every new model smith introduces comes in stainless only

 

[saemetric]

I've had this model 63 since the early 90's. Very happy with it.