S&W Model 65, do I need another one?

rballi

I have a S&W 65 with a 4" barrel. I came across a 65 with a 3" for $250. Do I need it? Should I keep the 4"? Sell the 4" for the 3"? or buy it and keep both. What advantage does one have over the other?Roy

Mafioso

I checked wit my wife. She says size does matter, Keep the 4.

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Let them sleep with the fishes.

He Dog

As I asked before: What does NEED have to do with it? Of course buy it!

gap1916

Not only do you need and want this one. You are going to need and want the one after this one.

soleservivor

I am a big S&W enthusiast, count mine in dozens. If you could sell the 4" you have and buy the 3" I would highly reccomend it. Model 65's are very common police trade in guns and most come in 4". A 3" gun is more attractive to buyers as it is more concelable. I think the 3" is a much better value for the same amount of money.

dennisw

Funny thing about those 4in barrels! I think all K should have 3ss and N should have 5ss.dennis

rballi

Now that the excitement is over, I went to look at it again (local pawn shop). The gun comes out to $270 with tax and the cold hearted bitty behind the counter will not budge from the price; she said something about it being deer season or something. The frame screws are buggered and it's in desperate need of an action job. I pointed out some other flaws and even showed her the page in her blue book that she uses to price guns that she was a little over priced, but since I like the gun, I'd be willing to dish out the $250 (including tax). No Dice! The other manager I usually deal with will not be in until next week and he would probably cut me a deal but by then the gun will be gone, but you never know...I'm a good customer, I've bought at least 6 guns from them and other tools & stuff, but I guess cash doesn't talk with the old bitty with her mind set on the right sounding price.Roy

ATF

All the model 65 4" that I have seen are square butts while the 3" are round butts and are worth more.

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ATF

easygo6

I'd try to get it for under $250 'out the door' (tax included. Deer season has nothing to do with this arm as most states require a minimum barrel length for hunting handguns (better shot placement "for most shooters", and less concealability "for the wardens") and I've never heard of 3 inch barrels meeting the minimum requirements.

Txs

The 3in. 65 makes an excellent carry gun. The mid-length heavy barrel gives the pistol excellent balance, a decent length sight plane compared to a 2 1/2in revolver, full length ejector rod and ballistics that more closely approximate the performance of a 4in. barrel. For concealability, when it comes to revolvers, grip design is actually more critical than barrel length. Just don't use soft rubber grips-they're tougher to drag out from under clothes.[This message has been edited by Txs (edited 11-04-2001).]