The guns I am primarily looking for at this point include:
1) a 6.5" Model 24-3 (to replace the one I bought new, but was stolen)
2) a Model 29-2 (or earlier) with 8 3/8" barrel, nickel or blue
3) a K-22 (or Model 17) with 8 3/8" barrel
4) not a S&W, but I am in need of an 8" Python to round out that sector
Of course, my major problem in acquiring the foregoing is relatively scarcity, along with the fact that my favorite LGS frequently gets something in that just strikes my fancy, and I must have it! At present, they are tempting me with a first-year Ruger Blackhawk Convertible (Old Model, unmodified) in .45 Colt with the auxiliary .45ACP cylinder, NIB and unfired. We haven't yet come up with a price, but it may end up in my hot little hands. The only problem is the unfired bit, I hate not shooting my guns (especially since I had a lot of unfired, NIB guns that were stolen a few years ago, and my biggest regret, other than having lost them, is that I did not get to shoot them). They also just took in a very nice (98% or better) 28-2 with a 6" barrel that is calling my name, but it won't be available for a couple of weeks (Sheriff's s/n clearing period). You never know what I'll buy next, only that I will buy more.
