neverenoughguns
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Could someone please tell me about the model 63? Is it a K frame or J frame? Are they known as a good value, accurate plinker, etc?
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I would add they are accurate, but perhaps not as easy to shoot as a K frame .22 like the model 17 or 18, especially with the small factory stocks.
As far as being a "good value", it would depend on how much the one you are looking at is priced. A standard 4" model 63 is bringing about $500 in today's overheated market for .22 revolvers. There is also a new 3" version from the factory, but the MSRP is $869...maybe the used prices aren't so bad?
As far as being a "good value", it would depend on how much the one you are looking at is priced. A standard 4" model 63 is bringing about $500 in today's overheated market for .22 revolvers. There is also a new 3" version from the factory, but the MSRP is $869...maybe the used prices aren't so bad?
I was going to comment but about everything has already been said. J frame triggers are not as good as the K frame
raveneap
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I had a 617 on order for about 3 months before it finally came in. During the wait, I bought a new 63-4. Great plinker:
That gets brought up a lot, but even if this is true in general terms it only applies to double action trigger pulls. I fire my Model 63 in single action mode 99% of the time, and its single action trigger is brilliant.
ColbyBruce
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If you buy one, do what I did last month. Look on this fourm for someone selling J Frame Target Grips. Buy them, then put them on the gun, and you will see right away the difference they make shooting the gun. I just love them.
A four-inch Model 63 is one of my most often shot revolvers. It is cheaper to shoot, of course, but it might be the most fun S&W I own. It will do wonders for your trigger control when shooting the little j-frame snubbies in .38 special. I have fired probably 3000 rounds double action through my 63. The action has smoothed and lightened up very nicely. Far as grips, as on any j-frame, the factory magnas and a Tyler T-grip fit the bill nicely.
I doubt you would find one for $500. If so, grab it up.
I doubt you would find one for $500. If so, grab it up.
Half Scale
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Bought a 63-4 almost 2 years as kind of a backup for my 35. The 63-4 is a great little j frame. It has relegated the 35 to permanent safe duty.
I don't think you will regret getting one at all!!!
I don't think you will regret getting one at all!!!
Go for it NEG. We're about the same distance from the gun, and my gas tank's full. Great gun. Joe
Centenniel
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My 4" Model 63 is a fine little .22 LR revolver. For a general purpose handgun for woods bumming, hiking, camping, and such, it excels.
I just picked up another one in a trade that came my way. Everyone that I have owned shot great. The hammer-trigger set up is the same as in the K and N frames. Some polisihing and spring set will make any j frame as good as any K frame.
I made the grips for the one in the picture. It abosolutely makes a difference in how I shoot the gun. If the grips don't fit your hand then you won't shoot well.
John
I made the grips for the one in the picture. It abosolutely makes a difference in how I shoot the gun. If the grips don't fit your hand then you won't shoot well.
John
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Nframe_is_no1
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I had been looking for one for years. I first stumbled upon a model 35 that I promptly scooped up. I bought this one at a S&W day event. It was priced at $449 as a factory demo. Thought that was a good deal for a nearly new gun:
In fact, I just took it to the range this weekend as a neat contrast to this:
In fact, I just took it to the range this weekend as a neat contrast to this:
