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Model 65-5 3" barrel
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The_Truth
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Gorgeous gun. My guess was going to be 1992 but looks like someone smarter than me beat me to it!
I suggest a DeSantis OWB leather pancake with a thumbstrap. The most perfect commercial production holster. I carry my 3" M13 in one and I absolutely love it.
I suggest a DeSantis OWB leather pancake with a thumbstrap. The most perfect commercial production holster. I carry my 3" M13 in one and I absolutely love it.
RGNewell
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Boy, it is nice.
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I’ve been looking for a 3-inch 65, yours is an excellent example.
Did you add the Tyler’s T-Grip? It looks great !!
Did you add the Tyler’s T-Grip? It looks great !!
Nice example of a M65. My 65-5 serial no. is BKC XXXX. It’s not as pretty as yours, it has a few rust spots from wearing rubbers for probably its entire life, but for now it is mine. I overpaid for it at $500 OTD.
I’ve had it 2 years and only put 50 rounds through it.
I will probably be selling it sometime soon. I’m getting old an am loosing interest in shooting. And my arthritic hands just don’t work like they use too.
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gfors
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Nice gun, Bill!
Love the Tyler's T.
I lucked into a 3" 65-3, myself, a few weeks, ago. It has become my favorite shooter.
Pictured here, wearing black and ivory BK adapters, with a Model 53, and a High Standard Model 106 Supermatic. I am on the hunt for a Tyler, like yours.
Love the Tyler's T.
I lucked into a 3" 65-3, myself, a few weeks, ago. It has become my favorite shooter.
Pictured here, wearing black and ivory BK adapters, with a Model 53, and a High Standard Model 106 Supermatic. I am on the hunt for a Tyler, like yours.
dscampbell
SWCA Member
This is my 65-5 3” with Bianchi lightning grips.
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SuperMan
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BEAUTIFUL GUN!!!
Don't know what you paid but I have been watching the 3" guns on the auction sites over the last couple of months and a) there are almost none for sale...b) prices start at $800 and go to $1200!!
I have a -3 and a matching 66-2...best .357 carry guns S&W ever made...oh for the "old days"...
Bob
Don't know what you paid but I have been watching the 3" guns on the auction sites over the last couple of months and a) there are almost none for sale...b) prices start at $800 and go to $1200!!
I have a -3 and a matching 66-2...best .357 carry guns S&W ever made...oh for the "old days"...
Bob
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I have the same gun in the same configuration (purchased new in the late 80's or early 90's IIR and absolutely love it! I opted to get the M65 over that of the arguably "better looking" M 66 (2.5" bbl) because I did not want adjustable sights in a carry gun. I also liked the extra 1/2" of barrel (adds a little more velocity in Magnum loads) and the fact that it didn't have the under-lug weight.
Mine still has the original factory finish and wears a Tyler T Grip. I use this as my Woods carry gun and use Buffalo Bore 180 grain LSWC .357 for that purpose. Lots of Bears where I go but so far never had to use the M65.
Mine still has the original factory finish and wears a Tyler T Grip. I use this as my Woods carry gun and use Buffalo Bore 180 grain LSWC .357 for that purpose. Lots of Bears where I go but so far never had to use the M65.
bananaman
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Congratulations! Sure looks like a nice 1. Had a 3" 65, but traded it off to another Forum member. Bob
Pizza Bob
SWCA Member
OP: Very nice looking 65-5
As long as we're showing off our 65-5's here's mine...
A 65-5 Lady Smith worked over by Mike LaRocca of MA.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
As long as we're showing off our 65-5's here's mine...
A 65-5 Lady Smith worked over by Mike LaRocca of MA.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
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Bill In Texas
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Thanks for the info!
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Bill In Texas
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Thanks for the holster info. I'll probably start out with my Simply Rugged and see how it works. I do like DeSantis holsters though...
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Bill In Texas
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You know Patriot, the last two guns I've purchased have come with the Tyler's. I really like the setup.
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Bill In Texas
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Based on what I've seen Ron, you won't have any trouble selling it. I might even be interested!
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Bill In Texas
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Nice gun, Bill!
Love the Tyler's T.
I lucked into a 3" 65-3, myself, a few weeks, ago. It has become my favorite shooter.
Pictured here, wearing black and ivory BK adapters, with a Model 53, and a High Standard Model 106 Supermatic. I am on the hunt for a Tyler, like yours.
Thanks! I like yours also!
This is my 65-5 3” with Bianchi lightning grips.
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How do you like the Bianchi lighting grips?
Are they too bulky for carry in a holster?
Thanks,
Browns fan
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Purchased a -2.5 about a month ago non pinned barrel recessed cylinder big logo on the right tight as a tick laser accuracy
Erich
Member
Great guns! I gave my customized 65-5 to my brother because his wife likes it.
