One nice thing about revolvers is that the public tends to find them less "scary" than autos. Especially glocks and the like. It's freaking stupid but it's true. If you are not gonna be able to conceal 100%, they draw less attention. They also make great guns for the glove box, console, etc.
Never underestimate public perception. The relatively mild look is a great reason to own revolvers and a mini 14.
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A fine tuned revolver is really a joy to shoot. My old PPC Distinguished Service 6 inch Model 19-5 that was worked over by the late George Wessinger will bring tears to your eyes when you squeeze off a shot, in both double and single action. It is that sweet.
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Thanks to all. Ton of good info here for me to digest. I need to figure out the frame differences on S&W. Also, what else to avoid? Seems the internal lock debate is well contested.
S&W K-frames police trade-ins in .38 SPL are usually plentiful and affordable. Generally speaking, being LE guns, the finish may be worn but the mechanics should be sound. I picked up a model 64 a few years ago for less than $300 and it has one of the smoothest triggers I've ever felt in a revolver- including $4000 custom jobs.
I get why people don’t like the internal lock, but I personally don’t think it’s a realistic failure point. The drama sizes from small to large are J, K, L and N—the J frames are 5 shot snubs in .38 or .357. Here is a picture for comparison. The only thing missing is an L frame, but it’s in my truck and it’s raining. The K and L frames are very close, the L frame is just a slightly beefed up K frame for high round count .357 Magnum shooting. The two blued guns are both K frames, the top one is a round butt M13, the bottom is a square butt. Modern production guns are almost all round butts, but you can buy grips that fit the frame and give a square butt feel. I personally like the round butt feel, especially in a K or L frame, and they conceal better if that matters to you. I tossed in a G23 for reference.
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OEF / OIR / OFS
Thanks! I’ve had it for years, it’s exceptionally smooth. A little beat up, but one of the last guns I would sell.
OEF / OIR / OFS
Thanks for the visual reference, very helpful. I like the first K frame, seems like a decent size. If I could find a reasonably priced LE trade in similar that would probably about perfect.
Not too worried about ammo. I can probably borrow a buddies 550 38sp tool head and knock some out easily. Irony is I sold it to him cheap when I picked it up used with the press, oops.
Probably opening a can of worms here but what kind of work can you have done on a S&W? I’m assuming fluff and buff on the triggers parts to start.
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