Which One Would You Buy?

[SuperGoat]

Two guns are up for sale locally (different sellers). Both have the same asking price, $475, both snubs, both pinned, both in good condition. Not sure which one to try for, I can only afford one.
First is a Model 36 no dash in nickel, the other is a Model 10-5 blue snubby. Opinions?
Here are the sellers pictures.

 

[SuperGoat]

I am also tempted buy a nice condition 6" pre-model Highway Patrolman with original grips for $550.

 

[Iggy]

I am also tempted buy a nice condition 6" pre-model Highway Patrolman with original grips for $550.


Now yure talkin'.

 

[Richard Simmons]

I'd go for the 10-5.

 

[DocB]

That's almost a tie, but only because the M36 is nickel. Look at both of them in person. If condition is high on both, flip a coin.

 

[lamarw]

Are you saying buy one of the thee or are you saying buy the pre-model 28 and one of the snubs?

I would check the nickel Model 36 to ensure it has an "N" stamp under the barrel or on the grip frame under the stocks prior to considering it. I do like the blued finish on the -5 in the picture. I would probably go with the 10-5 if it is 2 out of 3.

If it is a choice of one of the three, I would choose the pre 28 or highway patrolman.

 

[deyomatic]

That 10-5 looks nice. But a pre-28 for $550 would win me over.

 

[31FordA]

My vote would be for the Highway Patrolman. Think about it, how often do you see a pre model marked Highway Patrolman. I've seen two in 30 years, and neither was for sale. $550 is a good price for any decent Model 28, but it's a really good deal on a pre 28.

If it was me I'd get the Highway Patrolman and the 10-5. I'm not really that into nickel guns, and Highway Patrolmen and 10-5's are among my favorite revolvers. I'd buy both even if I couldn't afford, which may explain the state of my bank account.

 

[blackdeuce]

I'd get the pre 28.

 

[spdguns]

When faced with similar dilemmas, I buy both.

 

[Sevens]

I absolutely do not care for snubs in any way. It seems like after 30 years of handgunning, much of it with S&W wheelguns but more pistols in the last decade... I am never going to find any love for a snub revolver.

So then it comes down to J-frame versus K-frame hahaha, way too easy: K-frame all the way and it isn't even close.

And if you strip away all of -MY- personal ideas of the two options you will easily find that snub 36's are as common as they get... a snubby Model 10 almost seems rare in comparison.

 

[Sevens]

Oops, should have read post#2 before replying.

I have two six-inch 28-2's and I own the perfect number of snubs & J-frames, zero. So I agree with most everyone else, the pre-28 is the gem in this race.

 

[TNZ71]

Model 28 for sure.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Sell your dog and buy them all! [emoji23]


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[SuperGoat]

That is what I was thinking honestly. My heart almost skipped a beat when I saw that HP.
Here are the pictures he emailed me.

 

[STCM(SW)]

Sold the 6" 28, now if it was a 4" 28, that's a horse of a different color!
A "J" frame nickel doesn't show up that much and be more interesting to me.

 

[bigride]

1) pre 28
2) 10 snub
3) nickel 36
My opinion.

 

[wood714]

I'd be all over the Model 10.

 

[SuperGoat]

Are you saying buy one of the thee or are you saying buy the pre-model 28 and one of the snubs?

I would check the nickel Model 36 to ensure it has an "N" stamp under the barrel or on the grip frame under the stocks prior to considering it. I do like the blued finish on the -5 in the picture. I would probably go with the 10-5 if it is 2 out of 3.

If it is a choice of one of the three, I would choose the pre 28 or highway patrolman.

The 36 does have an N on the cylinder.

 

[629shooter]

I am also tempted buy a nice condition 6" pre-model Highway Patrolman with original grips for $550.

I'd buy that one.

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