Week of Chiefs...not over yet!

[huntinaz]

This is my first non sales-related post on the S&W forum. I acquired my first Smith revolver about 6 months ago, a model 10-5 2". I traded a rifle I paid $250 for, so I figured I got a good deal (which is mostly why I traded). I had a few Rugers, loved them, but didn't want to pay the extra money for a new one. Anyway I happened onto a good deal so I took it. Came with a nice leather holster. It's in great shape, lock-up is good and minimal wear:

I've only shot it once but I loved it. Mostly though, I like to look at it, and hold it. It's just so...classy.

Then a few weeks ago I traded my XD40sc for a 686+ also in great shape. I can't wait to see how I like it compared to my Gp100, hopefully I'll get to shoot it this week. Again, the thing just looks and feels great. Plus it holds 7 shots! Sorry no pic yet.

So the other day I'm browsing th elocal pawn shop to kill time (just moved to new city) and they had a model 36 no dash 3" in pretty good condition. Some minor wear on the cylinder and on top, but lock-up is great. They were asking $369 I believe. They also had a Savage 110 in 270 Win with a Nikon scope they wanted $269 for. I new that was a good deal and thought ringing up two guns would get me a better deal...it did. I decided I 'd pay $595 out the door...they offered $605 out the door and included a hard case and nice leather sling for the rifle, and a nice Bianchi leather holster with the Smith. I took the deal. I got home all excited but my wife was a bit upset that I spent $600...she had a valid point. So I looked over my collections for what to sell and the new Savage got the nod. Posted it online withut the case and sling and it sold in an hour for $365. Just sold the holster here for $25...which means I got the Smith for $220. From what I can tell that's a real good deal. Here she is, the pics aren't great.In the second pic the butt looks to be worn, but it isn't. I'll get pics in the daylight soon.

I gotta say, this Smith revolver deal is addicting. I haven't even shot two of these things and I'm already scheming on how to get another. They are beautiful. I love them!

 

[LEO918]

Great find and a very handy little piece. I keep a 3" 36 in my nightstand. Welcome to the addiction.

Leo

 

[GF]

"I gotta say, this Smith revolver deal is addicting." Your hooked like a big tuna.

There is something about fine firearms that gets your attention and makes you appreciate the workmanship, appearance and timeless (as you put it) class.

Very nice revolvers with a good story to boot... carry on.

GF

 

[Jim NNN]

"Welcome to the addiction."

Yeah, it's weird...5 months ago, I'd never owned a S&W revolver in my life...now I own 4.

I think part of it is the great quality of the older guns, part of it is the historical legacy, but a big part of it is the PRICE. Especially for .38 specials...they're unbelievably reasonable for such a historically significant revolver. I mean, even at regular prices well above the deal that huntinaz got, they're a steal.

I paid $345 for my well used model 10, but what would a comparible condition Colt Diamondback go for? Yes, the Diamondback is cool, has adj. sites and is a lot more rare, but c'mon 2 or 3 times the price??

I guess S&W just made so many of them over the years that the old ones are still cheap...but I'm really thinking that might change. Congrats on the new gun!!

 

[geotech]

You know your addiction is bad when you build your new home and design in a vault room because you are tired of dealing with safes.... Ask me how I know!

Nice score!

 

[huntinaz]

Better Pics

Ok took some better pics. Here's the 686P-6 4":

Here's one of the $250 10-5:

And here's two of the $220 M36:

 

[bronco45]

Just ship that "almost homeless 3" to my house. They are nice Js.

 

[fyimo]

Congratulations on the purchase

 

[jpwhel]

Congratulations on the great purchase. Looks like a good start to a fine S&W collection.

 

[redbos]

Great start! Not a good addiction for the Savings account though, it also may keep you up at night figuring what to get next

 

[huntinaz]

Not a good addiction for the Savings account though

I'll say. Just put a 6" 686P on layaway for $430. It locks up tight, just needs a good cleaning. Threw in a rifle sling since they didn't have a holster. I gotta slow down, although at these prices it's better than putting it in savings.