Where's the Love for the Model 13?

[RKmesa]

So nice ... you had to say it thrice...

 

[Muley Gil]

I have owned a blue 3" M13 and rebuilt two blue 4" M13s. I bought the 3"er for $75 when I was working in a pawn shop/gun store. It was blue worn, but shot great. The ex got that one. I bought the two 4" stripped, barreled frames off of GB. Between tennexplorer and I, we had enough parts to rebuilt both. Both got sold over the years.

About 4 years ago, I found a 3" M65 for $475. It is now my wife's gun.

 

[BB57]

I like the Model 13 a lot, it just isn't ideal for IWB carry in warm weather. I'd really prefer a 3" Model 65.

As it is, for everyday use and carry, I prefer my 3" Model 686+, 2 1/2" Model 66, or 2 3/4" Speed Six.

 

[jagwalkley]

I have one (13-2, 4"). Good shooter. Not too pretty, but a solid service revolver. I like fixed sight service guns.

I have a 13-2 4'' also,but in nickle.Love these and they are great at the range.

 

[jagwalkley]

Plenty of love here. What's not to love about a well holstered FBI model with Secret Service grips? The 65 hides the patina. The 13 hints at the stories.

What can you say,but beautiful?

 

[Miami_JBT]

Lots of "lust" here for the 3 inch 13......... the 4" not so much!!!!

I think at 4" most would opt for the sexier ........ 19 or 586.

There were a lot more 3" 65s built than the 13...... stainless was the name of the duty gun game in the 70s and 80s.

My nickeled Model 13 3".

My factory DAO Model 65.