S&W Model 34

[SgtDog0311]

I’ve got it in my mind to get one of these (or close to it) for each of my granddaughters.

This came up on a local forum. Is $750 outrageous or a fair price?

 

[MajorD]

A touch high but not outrageous at all. About 15 years ago I decided I wanted to give one another try ( previously owned a 2” square butt with major accuracy issues and the later a 4” round butt I just didn’t warm up to. It took me about 7 years to finally find a nickel square butt 2” for under $600 that is one of my favorite guns. So roughly $600 abut 8 years ago for mine

 

[jaguargolf]

I think it's a good choice at a fair price.

 

[raljr1]

I use my Model 63 as the first gun fro newbies to shoot. The triggers aren't as nice as the K frames, but the weight and overall size are very manageable for even the smallest shooters.

 

[zipty6]

I think you should go for it.

 

[MP-5]

 

[Crazywader]

If that's the condition, to me, that seems a fair price.

 

[Bastogne71]

The smooth target stocks make it an even better buy. I would buy it at that price if I didn’t already have a 34-1.

 

[rockquarry]

Any J-frame is a difficult revolver for unskilled shooters to shoot well; often difficult to the point of discouragement. They look neat and they are fun to shoot but far from the best revolver to learn with unless the shooter practices a lot and has the necessary discipline needed to become proficient. I'd get a K-frame revolver for beginners as they are much easier to shoot well. J-frames should come later. I'm not up on prices, but K-frame guns might be cheaper than J-frames.

 

[H Richard]

My young Granddaughters both learned shooting with the Mod 34 and 63. They became proficient at 10 yards to keep most in the black at age 12-14.

 

[DRYHEAT]

Always a good buy.