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Posted: 8/7/2012 8:25:33 PM
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jaflowers
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Posted: 8/7/2012 8:33:30 PM
You might be able to find a Ruger SP101 3" in that rough price range. I just picked up a Smith J frame 60-9 357 off of GB for $485, it had a 2 1/4" barrel. The Ruger is a bit heavier and thicker than the Smiths but are great guns, have one for my wife and she loves it.
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echo_5
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Posted: 8/7/2012 8:39:11 PM
Also keep an eye out for a used Ruger speed six or security six.
Nice guns. Well built like most Rugers are. |
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Posted: 8/7/2012 9:24:32 PM
Thanks! Ill look into it!
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Posted: 8/10/2012 12:35:00 AM
Southernohiogun had some trade in stainless .357 3" smiths for $329 last I checked.
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Posted: 8/10/2012 2:24:32 AM
I have a 3" GP100 that would be ideal but finding one for that money is going to be muey difficult.
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Posted: 8/10/2012 7:42:06 AM
Check out gunbroker.com.
Maybe they have what you are looking for. http://www.gunbroker.com/Firearms/BI.aspx?Keywords=.357 |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 9:19:26 AM
might also look into the S&W model 60 in 357.
Its not the tank that the sp101 is but is a better option if your going to carry it. if you planning on just taking it to the range then id get the sp101 |
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Posted: 8/11/2012 8:54:12 AM
S&W Model 65 or 13 3" is what you're looking for. K frames conceal well, have better triggers than j frames and are down right sexy. Once I get time Warner o fix my nterwebz at home I'll post a few pics...
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Posted: 8/11/2012 11:33:21 AM
Find a 3" S&W md.13 trade in, have it round butted when you have the money...project completed.
I'm looking at buying a 13 and a 65 from the same guy at some point...carried everyday, shot rarely. I wish they were 4" but hey... |
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TexasSheepdog
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Posted: 8/11/2012 11:37:45 AM
I have a 3" SP101. Great shooting gun, but heavy and bulky for CCW. Would be ok as a pocket gun for a winter jacket, but that's a lot of weight to be banging around. Ruger makes the LCR in .357 also, but I imagine that would be painful to shoot.
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Posted: 8/11/2012 2:45:08 PM
Originally Posted By echo_5:
Also keep an eye out for a used Ruger speed six or security six. Nice guns. Well built like most Rugers are. Nice guns. 2.75" barrel. Built like a tank. |
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Posted: 8/14/2012 6:29:36 PM
used smith or ruger
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Posted: 8/14/2012 10:13:43 PM
Originally Posted By Rudison:
Find a 3" S&W md.13 trade in, have it round butted when you have the money...project completed. I'm looking at buying a 13 and a 65 from the same guy at some point...carried everyday, shot rarely. I wish they were 4" but hey... 3" Smiths will already be round butts from the factory. If you really prefer a 4" over a 3", I'd be more than willing to trade you. IMO, the 3" K-Frame is the best factory carry revolver out there. |
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Posted: 9/30/2012 1:14:07 AM
Cannot go wrong with Ruger SP101. A bit heavy, but then again, so is the .357. GREAT revolvers.
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Posted: 9/30/2012 11:30:47 AM
Originally Posted By slamfyre:
Cannot go wrong with Ruger SP101. A bit heavy, but then again, so is the .357. GREAT revolvers. Agreed. I recently traded into a 3" SP101. It's just enough larger than a J-Frame to make it easy to shoot and just enough smaller than a K-Frame to make it even easier to conceal. And they're built heavy enough so you can shoot Magnums through it and never wear it out. |
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Posted: 9/30/2012 8:50:21 PM
[Last Edit: 9/30/2012 8:52:09 PM by bmyk]
I picked up a used Police model 65-3 3" a couple of weeks ago....$375. Was carried some and shot ...never from the looks of it. I had a local Smith look at it and bead blast, he said it was perfect and looked unfired. No carbon or flame cutting... The frame, well I had it bead blasted.... They are out there if you look. I carry it a Galco FLTECH holster with Remington Saber 125grain JHPs. Picks when I get a chance.
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Posted: 10/1/2012 2:34:52 PM
Originally Posted By Hawgleg44:
Originally Posted By slamfyre:
Cannot go wrong with Ruger SP101. A bit heavy, but then again, so is the .357. GREAT revolvers. Agreed. I recently traded into a 3" SP101. It's just enough larger than a J-Frame to make it easy to shoot and just enough smaller than a K-Frame to make it even easier to conceal. And they're built heavy enough so you can shoot Magnums through it and never wear it out. They're also built heavily enough that if things go from bad to worse to worst it's tough enough that you could bludgeon an angry Jersey bull to death with it. |
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Posted: 10/1/2012 8:35:37 PM
Charter Arms? Alot of people shy away from them,but mine has been flawless so far through around 120 rounds of 44spl. Wouldn't use it as a volume shooter,but I do not worry about it working when I carry it. I also have a Ruger SP101 in 357 that has always served me well. Do not see them for $300 very often...
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Posted: 10/3/2012 6:09:45 PM
Originally Posted By myltwon:
Southernohiogun had some trade in stainless .357 3" smiths for $329 last I checked. link please |
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ARinKCMO
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Posted: 10/3/2012 6:27:33 PM
Yup, SP101 is a very good choice. I like mine. Have a 2 1/4 DAO model. Get a good holster for it, and it's a fine carry gun.
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Posted: 10/5/2012 3:09:10 AM
get holster from bobmacs.com. Revolver holster specialist. Then post review
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Posted: 10/5/2012 6:45:50 AM
Originally Posted By rightwingnut:
get holster from bobmacs.com. Revolver holster specialist. Then post review Those are nice. Right now I am using the GLACO FLETCH holster for my M65-3 3". I guess I should a DB-1 on order for when the FLETCH wears out.... |
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Posted: 10/5/2012 8:15:21 AM
Originally Posted By echo_5:
Also keep an eye out for a used Ruger speed six or security six. Nice guns. Well built like most Rugers are. Great older guns. I paid $380 for one a few years ago, regret selling it. |
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