S&W Model 520

[scott1970]

I've been after a shooter 520 for a while, and it finally happened. A big thank you to PNY UP for a very clean S&W. I'm low on .357 ammo, but I'll be cranking out a batch today.

 

[PNY UP]

Great to meet you, enjoy!

 

[6518John]

That gun looks like it just left the factory to me! I would not describe it as shooter grade.

 

[fishwishin]

I would love a 520, perfect companion to a 58, or perhaps vise versa. They are both N frame duty driven, no frills, fixed sighted firearms. Right up my alley they are!

Congrats on landing yours!

 

[rubiranch]

I would love a 520, perfect companion to a 58, or perhaps vise versa. They are both N frame duty driven, no frills, fixed sighted firearms. Right up my alley they are!

Congrats on landing yours!

I had both and sold the 520 because I didn't think I'd ever shoot it due to its history and condition.

I kept the 58 and love it.

 

[robertrwalsh]

That is seriously neat. Congrats.

 

[StrawHat]

I enjoy the N frame with fixed sights. Here are two of mine. Both are chambered for the 45 ACP but from this angle, indistinguishable from the smallbore.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=511355&d=1619948197

http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=511354&d=1619948167

Kevin

 

[scott1970]

That gun looks like it just left the factory to me! I would not describe it as shooter grade.

I was certainly impressed when I first saw it at my FFL's store. So were the counter jockeys.

I put some rounds together yesterday, because I've not loaded any .357 in a while. To my disappointment I found I had practically exhausted my stash of 158 gr. bullets by using them for plinking rounds in my .35 Remington rifle. Then it was off to the range.

Without a doubt this is now my hands down favorite .357 Magnum. I'm a huge Model 58 fan, because I enjoy the fixed sight design so much. Honestly, had I known how much I would enjoy shooting a 520 I would have never let my other NIB 520 stay a safe queen all these years.

Isn't this sad. A new gun on hand, and this is all the ammo I can make at the moment.

 

[rubiranch]

I put some rounds together yesterday, because I've not loaded any .357 in a while. To my disappointment I found I had practically exhausted my stash of 158 gr. bullets by using them for plinking rounds in my .35 Remington rifle. Then it was off to the range.

Without a doubt this is now my hands down favorite .357 Magnum. I'm a huge Model 58 fan, because I enjoy the fixed sight design so much. Honestly, had I known how much I would enjoy shooting a 520 I would have never let my other NIB 520 stay a safe queen all these years.

Sorry you don't have more .357 ammo. I have a "respectable" stash of .357 and .41 Magnum.



My Model 58.



And my M&P 45 are my two favorite shooters and I'm a better
shot with the 58.

 

[hannstv]

That gun looks like it just left the factory to me! I would not describe it as shooter grade.

Me too! I would really like to see one they believe is a safe queen grade.

 

[rubiranch]

With only being fired 102 times since leaving the factory I felt that mine
was a safe queen. I sold it with the rest of my safe queens.

 

[cowboy4evr]

Years ago I bought a NIB Ruger Flat Top in 44 magnum . The anniversary model in the red box . It had never been fired after leaving the factory . I knew if I kept it I would end up shooting it . It needed to be a safe queen for a collector and that's just where it ended up . Regards Paul

 

[scott1970]

That gun looks like it just left the factory to me! I would not describe it as shooter grade.

Me too! I would really like to see one they believe is a safe queen grade.

Here's my really nice one. Pictures don't do it any justice, and this picture is really poor anyhow.

 

[whitestang]

You will like it once you shoot it. I had one for about 30 years and sold it,like my Dad said everything is for sale for the right price.

 

[scott1970]

You will like it once you shoot it. I had one for about 30 years and sold it,like my Dad said everything is for sale for the right price.

I shot it yesterday, and it is now my favorite .357 Mag.

And I'd say your Dad was pretty much right. I only have one gun I absolutely would not sale.

 

[PNY UP]

Here's my really nice one. Pictures don't do it any justice, and this picture is really poor anyhow.

How much for that one?

 

[Ameshawki]

Found mine about a year ago. Estate gun in my local shop. Paid too much but I got tired of looking. Great revolver, not sure why Smith never did another run in the Classic series.