Saw a 34-1 2” at Local Shop Today

[VaTom]

Didn't go back for the 34-1. Have enough firearms that don't get shot enough. Someone will get a nice .22 revolver when sold.

 

[Tomindy46203]

Realize that buying a 2" 34 NIB for $899 + tax and any fees for a shooter is paying a premium for the box and papers and the minute you shoot it it becomes a used gun. If you decide to sell it you will find that those who tell you to spend your money aren't going to give you your money back. Are you sure it is unfired? Some S&W .22s have tight chambers that need reamed. The .22 LR is a rifle ctg and my 2" 34 is a bit unpleasant to shoot with HV plated ammo because of spitting from the BC gap. Holes in paper show some scuffing due to the bullets not being fully stabilized in the short barrel. A model 18 would be a far better all around S&W .22 for holster carry in the woods or small game hunting.

I bought a NIB two inch square butt nickel plated 34-1 in 1981. I told my gunsmith I wanted blue but he could only find the nickel. It cost me $230. It had a horrible case of spitting from the cylinder gap. I solved it one day by by shooting a carton of shells through it. Last time I fired it I was clanging the plate at 25 yards DA. I found a blue 34-1 two inch square butt at an auction with an incorrect S&W box with the correct box label. It had rubber grips, I paid $400 plus a 10% buyers premium. I've not shot it yet.

 

[coffeync3]

IIRC, the Model 63 was offered in 3".

I have a model 317 in 22LR. Love it. 2" barrel. I would be in the market for another. But it appears all the new ones are 3" with the fluorescent front sight. I prefer the shorty.