Why I Needed Another 9mm (this ain't the Lounge)

[s&wchad]

$560 including the ammo.

It's out of an estate and I may be getting the box and papers (we'll see). I haven't cleaned it yet, but it doesn't appear the deceased owner ever shot it.

547 3"

 

[s&wchad]

$560 including the ammo.

It's out of an estate and I may be getting the box and papers (we'll see). I haven't cleaned it yet, but it doesn't appear the deceased owner ever shot it.

547 3"

 

[WFR]

That's a sweet-looking 9mm!!
One of my favorite revolvers is a 3" 13-3.
I would have snagged that one too!
Congrats!
WFR

 

[Geronimo Jim]

Some guys have all the luck! Congratulation.

 

[Raider]

Thats a real prize! drool .....

 

[safdt17]

Super buy. I'd LOVE to get one of those. I've been looking but it seems that my timing is off or the seller is asking too much.
ben

 

[arfmel]

SUPERB!

 

[Bullseye Smith]

They only made about 6400 of those, I would make a safe queen out of it. It be worth twice that in 5 to 10 years.

 

[Lenshappy]

Good snag, and, thanks for
sharing the pix~~!

"What turn line?"

 

[Erich]

Pretty durn neat!

Congrats!

 

[jframe]

I would ALMOST trade my blue 13-3 with a three inch barrel for that!

 

[Allen-frame]

Arguably the best vehicle for a 9m.m. round aside for the Browning Hipower

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But then Chad ,you already know that.

How many do you have ,,and what is shooting one like?
Shooting a mod 10 in 38? Maybe just a little more snap.

Congrats dude ,,,,Regards ,,AL

 

[ishootblanks]

I've got a Ruger Speed Six in 9mm and it's great, but it ain't a 547! I've been looking for one of those. Nice score. The Nyclad's aren't bad either. Those are also collector items.

 

[s&wchad]

Originally posted by Allen-frame:
... How many do you have ,,and what is shooting one like?
Shooting a mod 10 in 38? Maybe just a little more snap.

Congrats dude ,,,,Regards ,,AL

Al,
This is my first 547. I've shot the 940, but never one of these. Snappier than a .38 Special +P is a good description.

 

[f2]

Beautiful gun, outstanding price.
<span class="ev_code_WHITE">zzz</span>

 

[pcguy23]

Very, very nice
Beautiful find

Mark

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Good price, I saw one like it today at a gun show, I believe it was $750,$775.

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

Oh my, I'm lusting right now! That is one sweet little revolver.

Hey, I've got a question. Now we are all gun cranks or we wouldn't be hanging out here.

Now why, would "Average Joe"...you know, a non-gunny guy, buy a 9mm revolver.

Oh yes, I like it. It is rare, it is good looking, it is a very practical S&W model...but if you are just going out looking for a revolver...for self defense, why would you buy a 9mm? Wouldn't a .38 Spl or a .357 Mag be a better choice?

Just wonder if any of you have any ideas?

 

[s&wchad]

Originally posted by Gutpile Charlie:
...but if you are just going out looking for a revolver...for self defense, why would you buy a 9mm? ...Just wonder if any of you have any ideas?

You wouldn't, that's why they weren't that popular. For a while, 9mm factory ammo was cheaper than .38 Special (I don't know now), so that was a good reason. It's also a standard military cartridge so there's more 9mm ammo on the planet than people - plenty to go around! The Michigan State Police issued 940's as back-up guns when the duty weapon was a 9mm semi-auto because of ammunition compatibility and that's a good reason too.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

Sweet Score Chad!!
Great Price!!
I'll find a 3" RB one day to go with my 4" SB
I'd email you the 5 page sheet on the 547
But Your email isn't in your profile..
Email me @ [email protected]
Gary/Hk