Talk me out of selling my 3” Model 13-2

[PHS327]

I sold my model 14-4 in order to get money to buy a model 69. Best decision ever, no regrets.

Having said that, absolutely do NOT sell the 3 inch Model 13-2 round butt. It's one of the best guns ever. and you will regret selling it. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.

 

[CH4]

Hey Benjamin9

Have we convinced you not to sell?

 

[xfarfuldog]

As others have said, do not sell unless it is to me!! I regret selling my model 13 even though I have a model 65 and several 66's to comfort me. They don't come around for sale too often

 

[haywood]

Been there, done that, still regretting it.

 

[jtcarm]

In case we haven’t convinced you, bear this in mind:
Next year, or whenever you have the funds to buy that hole-in-the side N-frame, they’ll still be making new ones.

There won’t be any new 3” Model 13s.

 

[notsofast]

In an earlier reply of mine I might have said keep your mdl 13 well I realize I was wrong so wrong that I would like you to sell it to me, cheap of course and you can then get that other gun you want. It’s normal operating procedure we all do it, it then won’t be long before you forget all about the model whats its name that you sold. I’ve done it and it will be just fine.

 

[CH4]

As others have said, do not sell unless it is to me!! I regret selling my model 13 even though I have a model 65 and several 66's to comfort me. They don't come around for sale too often

Your 3’’ 13 is in good hands!

 

[CobiaS&W]

My model 13-2 is definitely in my top 5 favorites and would be one of the last I would let go.

 

[44wheelman]

How much do I shoot it vs. something else you buy

How easy will it be to replace should I miss it

How much money will I get hosed trading "up"

Will the newer "lock" version have the same or better level of craftsmanship

I really don't understand "latest & greatest tech..." it's a .357- they've been making them for the last 90 years. Okay, 2 more rounds....

 

[Benjamin9]

Hey Benjamin9

Have we convinced you not to sell?

Yes sir! It’s great to see how much of a reaction this post has gotten. You guys have straightenand me out (I knew you would) I appreciate all of you and this community. I’ll be holding onto it hopefully to pass it on to a son or grandson like my grandfather did with his pre model 10.

You guys rock there are so many amazing looking 3 inch k frames in this thread.

 

[Benjamin9]

One final question. Is it common for a fixed front sight to be a little off center on a model 13 or center. There is no damage just looks machined slightly to the right. For this time period of Smith revolvers how did they go about point of aim from the factory? Almost looks like the rear sight is adjusted accordingly.

I have had no issues at 25 yards.

 

[BC38]

I'm another one who would say don't sell it unless you want to sell it to me!
My M65-5 (a stainless version of your M13) would be the LAST one to leave if I had to get rid of them all.
I'd dearly love to have a 3" M13 to pair up with it and have the "salt n pepper" set,,,,

 

[0311INF]

One final question. Is it common for a fixed front sight to be a little off center on a model 13 or center. There is no damage just looks machined slightly to the right. For this time period of Smith revolvers how did they go about point of aim from the factory? Almost looks like the rear sight is adjusted accordingly.

I have had no issues at 25 yards.

The front sight could be a bit off TDC, leaning to the right, if the barrel was over-tightened or threads not timed quite correct. But if it shoots to PoA it doesn't matter.

Keeping it is the right choice BTW. I let mine go years ago and regret it. Replaced with a nearly identical Model 65, but it isn't quite the same.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Don't sell it.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

The only way that I would tell you to sell is it you were to sell it to me.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

if you are like most of us, you will realize that you never should have sold the 13-2 sooner or later, better to recognize that now. Buy the eight shot later. Yes, I really like my R8, but not at the cost of my vintage revolvers. Having said that, your money - your rules.