newbie question

[LCC]

new member with a question. Interested in buying my first Smith, .38 with 4" to 6" barrel, not a safe queen, for use at the range and some woods carry. Not interested in new ones, prefer an older model. Will primarily be shooting target rounds, would also like to be able to load it with +P rounds.

Suggestions on what model I should be looking for based on the above? $500 is my budget for this first of what will likely be additional Smith revolver purchases.


thnx

 

[22hipower]

Lots of available choices, mine would be a Model 15 and you should be able to find one in decent condition for $500. Here's one of mine, a 15-3 from 1975. Good luck.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[bigggbbruce]

Yep.. 15's out there $400- $500..

 

[andy52]

Agree with both the above post it's hard to beat a model 15.

 

[geeollie]

No quibble with the above, except I prefer stainless and would pick a model 67. Stainless steel lets you handle a firearm and not be as concerned with fingerprints etc.. on a blued surface.

The model 15 can be had with a nickel surface.

 

[LCC]

good info, much appreciated. The only revolver I currently own is a stainless 3" Model 85 Taurus bought 40 year ago when it was all I could afford. Not as elegant as a Smith, it does go bang every time the trigger is pulled.

 

[sophie]

Another vote for the S&W Model 15 here.

 

[deyomatic]

You can probably pick up a used Law Enforcement Officer turn in Model 10 for less than $300, I think.

 

[delcrossv]

Really can't go wrong with a Model 10

 

[66-1Guy]

Can't beat a mod 10 for the money. Great working gun.

 

[LCC]

actually have been looking for a Model 10 trade in, can't find them currently in stock, or if they are listed at $400. Any tips of sites for same would be appreciated.

 

[OLDSTER]

What's not to like re; any K38/15

This 15-4 may be the finest shooter of all my revolvers.

 

[Narragansett]

actually have been looking for a Model 10 trade in, can't find them currently in stock, or if they are listed at $400. Any tips of sites for same would be appreciated.

Place an ad in the " want to Buy section of this forum, there are lots of 10's out there. My suggestions for what you are looking for would be the heavy barrel M10, M15, or I believe it is the M64( same HB as a blued M10, but stainless). My first choice would be the M15

 

[gatsandcoffee]

Google adventure outdoors in Smryna Georgia, they have police trade in model 64s for $249 bucks. Aimes surplus in Monroe, Ohio has 64s for 399.

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[Muss Muggins]

You should be able to buy a right nice used Model 10-5 or thereabouts and still have money for ammunition . . .

new member with a question. Interested in buying my first Smith, .38 with 4" to 6" barrel, not a safe queen, for use at the range and some woods carry. Not interested in new ones, prefer an older model. Will primarily be shooting target rounds, would also like to be able to load it with +P rounds.

Suggestions on what model I should be looking for based on the above? $500 is my budget for this first of what will likely be additional Smith revolver purchases.


thnx

 

[Grayfox]

Since it will be primarily a range/target gun, I'd go with the Model 15. You'll like the adjustable sights.

 

[sheepdawg]

Another vote for the model 15.

 

[Corn Fed]

Would be hard to find in the $500 range, but I would suggest holding out for a Model 19 or 66. They are .357 instead of .38 special. You can shoot .357 and .38 special in them and they will also run +P ammo(I think).

That said, I love my Model 10. Not sure about +P in them, but I'm sure this group will let you know. A lot of knowledge here. Will be interested to see the opinions on +P in these older revolvers. Welcome.

 

[delcrossv]

actually have been looking for a Model 10 trade in, can't find them currently in stock, or if they are listed at $400. Any tips of sites for same would be appreciated.

Gunbroker is your friend. Search term: Smith Model 10. Whole bunch in the $300 range, some even less.

Edit: +p is fine in Model 10's.

 

[deyomatic]

Google adventure outdoors in Smryna Georgia, they have police trade in model 64s for $249 bucks. Aimes surplus in Monroe, Ohio has 64s for 399.

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AIM Surplus, if you are using google.

 

[shouldazagged]

A 15 or 67, a 10 or 64--any of them will serve you well and can do anything most people will ever need a revolver to do.

I'm partial to fixed sights like the 10/64 for durability and simplicity, but the best-shooting handgun I've ever owned was a 15-3. If yours is to be a range gun and not for woods-walking, you might prefer adjustable sights.

And lest I forget, welcome to the forum.

 

[El Biblioitecario]

Since it will be primarily a range and target weapon I would consider the Model 17, for the longer sight radius. I see no disadvantage to carrying a six inch revolver in the woods.

I applaud anyone with the savvy to buy a second hand Smith and Wesson for less money and better quality than current factory production pieces.

 

[DeafSmith]

If you can snag a 4 inch S&W 66 .357 (yes you can use .38s in them) I'd get that. I see them often at gunshops and on texasguntraders. Right now I know where a 19-3, nickle, 4 incher is at a pawn shop. They want a bit to much but who knows one day.

 

[Old cop]

Here's another vote for a Model 15. I carried one as my issued weapon for many years; it's the Cadillac of Smith's .38s.

 

[loeman]

I like the model 15 too and agree that it would be an excellent choice. However, I do like fixed sights and stainless steel. My first choice would be a Model 64.

 

[oink]

All good choices. 67 if you can get one at a good price. 66 or 19 would be the top picks but most likely too pricey for your purposes. Absolutely nothing wrong with the 15. Like I said, all mentioned are good picks.