Who likes the 3" Model 10's, 13's, 64's and 65's?

[BAM-BAM]

Eddie, I used to have a 3" 66. How common are those? I got mine in mid eighties, dealer said it was a treasury department overrun.

IIRC per letters; there were approximately 5000-5500 3" 66s ( -2,-3 and-4s) built.

I have 2 -3s from the late 80s;dealers almost couldn't give them away. The first batch of -2s around 1985 were for Lue Horton......never heard or read about the Treasury overrun.

 

[mrchuck]

Well, I bought one at last week's gun show.
Mint condition.
However, the factory grips just do not fit my hand comfortably.
If I keep it, I will have to change the grips.
I really like the heft and feel of it though.

 

[iPac]

I like any revolver with a 3" barrel.

I think a 3" barreled medium frame 357mag is about the best combat revolver one can have.

Sadly, that wasn't common thought when they were originally being made, as most were 2.5". So now the 3" versions that enthusiasts and conceal carriers would love to have are now priced at "collector" values and don't make sense for utility use anymore.

Thanks everyone.

 

[jtcarm]

I'm really liking this Model 65-5 I recently acquired. The sights aren't great, but the gun handles fast and balances just about perfectly. Anybody else like the 3" fixed sight K-frames?

My 65-5:

Swapped the grips onto my M66 2.5" and put on a pair of Pachmayr's:

The longer Pachmayr grip makes the gun sit better in my hand, and really locks it in during double action fire. My favorite K-frame round butt grips.

What kind of wood grips are those?

 

[jinx]

Can't be too many folks here that don't like 3 inch K frames.
I have one that is just about perfect.

 

[DFrame]

The 3 inch is about the most perfect barrel length extant. Perfect balance, superb handling.

 

[Oregon45]

What kind of wood grips are those?

They're not marked but I suspect they're Hogue Goncalo Alves boot grips.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I keep lookin' for a 10 or a 13-1. No luck so far so I'm stuck with only having this K-frame 3" for now.

 

[BAM-BAM]

They're not marked but I suspect they're Hogue Goncalo Alves boot grips.

Yes they are.I've got a couple of sets.... not my favorites as they are a bit thicker than other boot grips...... that said they are nice. Love them on a j-frame....

 

[Qc Pistolero]

There seems to be a lot of people(including me)that prefer the 3'' and 5'' S&W to the 4 and 6''.
Anybody at S&W has some numbers of how many they'd sell?What about making a few special runs of each?
I won't hold my breath until it comes to be...my lips'll probably turn blue before!

 

[SmithNut]

Who likes the 3" Model 10's, 13's, 64's and 65's?

Not sure why anyone would like 3" frames.... . But I suppose they are OK...


Informal Pictorial Essay - 3 inch K frames - Part 1 - 38 Special Models


Informal Pictorial Essay - 3 inch K frames - Part 2 - 9mm & 357 Mag Models

 

[Walkingwolf]

There seems to be a lot of people(including me)that prefer the 3'' and 5'' S&W to the 4 and 6''.
Anybody at S&W has some numbers of how many they'd sell?What about making a few special runs of each?
I won't hold my breath until it comes to be...my lips'll probably turn blue before!

If Smith did that they would not be as popular. Eliminate the 4 inch, and see what happens. IMO the 4 inch is the perfect barrel for a K frame for carry. It makes no difference IWB carry whether 2 inch, or 4, they both conceal the same. A K frame is not a pocket gun, and if it was it would take some big pockets for a three inch.

I salute you guys that love the 3 inch, but personally I just don't get it. I remember when I had my snub model 19, I didn't keep it long because it was no better than my model 67 for any type of K frame carry.

Disclaimer< This post was typed while wearing flame proof clothing.

 

[apollo99]

I was a hold out , I didn't see the need for a 3" K frame till I got one. As i said before the sky opened up and I could hear the angels singing.

 

[NCBeagle]

Who likes the 3&quot; Model 10's, 13's, 64's and 65's?

I think they are okay...

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[Nedroe]

I Like 'em...

A 3" 66-4

A 3" 65 Lady Smith

A modified 3" 13

If they're not 3" I make 'em that way. 3" 19-7

A 3" 617-1

A 3" 17-8

Why stop at K frames? Nothin' wrong with a 3" L frame 681

Or a 3" CS-1

Or a slightly longer than 3" Heavy Duty

Or a 3" 44 Magnum

Anyway you cut it, 3 inches is where ya cut it.

Ned

 

[rwsmith]

I need (?) a three inch...

All of my guns are snubs or 6". I NEED a K frame with a 3" or maybe 4" barrel.

 

[GCF]

Had this 10-8 a while back...

 

[GCF]

An agency 65-5 that I had a while back. Really good shooter, but just couldn't warm up to the agency engraving.

 

[GCF]

A NIB 64-3 - purchased from our very own enraged gorilla. I sold it w/ out ever firing, but the new owner wasted no time getting to the range...

 

[GCF]

Purchased this LNIB M65-3 from a forum member a few years back, & it's still hanging around - for some reason.

 

[Old Corp]

Can't begin to match alot of the gorgeous stuff you guys are showing here....
I only have two K 3" pieces.
A regular old M65 (can't recall dash no.) and a slightly unusual M&P .38 3" tapered. Mr. Roy shows a ship date of 1958 on it, and it is not model-marked.

A real want (not need) would be a 3" M547, but they've gotten a bit crazy to have been a 'slow seller' back in the day

 

[GCF]

I'm really liking this Model 65-5 I recently acquired.

My 65-5:

Gotta' say, I'm diggin' the exotic wood boot grips on your -5.

I'd like to find a similar set (Badgers maybe??), as a change of pace for the Pachmayr Compacs on my -3.

 

[GCF]

Can't begin to match alot of the gorgeous stuff you guys are showing here....
I only have two K 3" pieces.
A regular old M65 (can't recall dash no.) and a slightly unusual M&P .38 3" tapered. Mr. Roy shows a ship date of 1958 on it, and it is not model-marked.

A real want (not need) would be a 3" M547, but they've gotten a bit crazy to have been a 'slow seller' back in the day

I'm pretty sure there are more then a couple of guys out there, that would gladly trade a couple of eye teeth - for either of the two pistolas shown.

The tapered 3" M&P is especially interesting.

 

[christak]

I only have one 3" k-frame, a 65-3 that I recently purchased from a relative. It's been in the family for years and, to be honest, I never had much interest in it. Boy, I didn't know what I was missing. I absolutely love the 65-3 and carry it as my EDC from time to time. What a fantastic handgun!

 

[GCF]

I only have one 3" k-frame, a 65-3 that I recently purchased from a relative. It's been in the family for years and, to be honest, I never had much interest in it. Boy, I didn't know what I was missing. I absolutely love the 65-3 and carry it as my EDC from time to time. What a fantastic handgun!

They do tend to grow on ya'...

 

[WCCPHD]

I like them quite a bit, having carried one as our last issued revolver. The Model 13 was one of the best carry guns that I have ever had.





Also like the 547.



Added photos today

65-5 Lady Smith

 

[blue70chevelle]

Yep, great guns
3" Model 10
3" Model 64
3" Model 65
3" Model 66
3" Model 67

 

[hittman77]

Yeah I really like the 3 inch revolvers. Would love to find a 3 inch RB 10.

I have a 3 inch GP100 and the 2.75 inch Speed Six but the K frame Smiths are pretty elusive around these parts!

Nice pics everyone.

 

[M3Stuart]

I'm a huge fan of 3" K's. I think they are the best product they make!

 

[blue70chevelle]

Grabbed another 3" Model 10 this morning. The finish is ugly on her and shes been carried a whole lot, but the action and lockup are very nice and tight. For $280 OTD I couldn't refuse..