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Revolver questions

udubudub Member Posts: 33 ✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
I've been shopping the auctions for a .357 Colt or S&W. I see some described as "pinned and recessed"! Who or what are these characteristics and how do they affect the asking price and functionality of a weapon. I live in the sticks and want a good carry gun for things that go bump in the night.
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  • Der GebirgsjagerDer Gebirgsjager Member Posts: 1,673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    "Pinned" refers to a pin previously installed on older S&W revolvers that passed through the top front of the frame and through a half hole in the top of the threaded portion of the barrel. It was designed to keep the barrel from loosening and unscrewing in use, but was eliminated in later models as being unneccessary (and also cost cutting in manufacturing). In practice the elimination of the pin has proved of no consequence. "Recessed" refers to the case heads being seated in recesses below the level of the rear face of the cylinder. In other words, when loaded, the rear surface of the cases where the primer is located are flush with the rear surface for the cylinder. Also a manufacturing shortcut, the modification has also proven to be of no consequence; and the later models have prove just as satisfactory as the older models. What you will notice on the older models is that the actions are usually smoother than those of the newer models. As for values, the older models of those revolvers still in production usually command higher prices than used newer models, given equal condition, because the older models have acquired a little collector value due to the discontinued features we've discussed here, and because they come from an era when a little more attention was paid to fitting and finishing
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Do you want a short barrel or a long barrel?

    A reasonably price S&W model 10 in .38 special is a very good revolver, I have one of the early "Pinned" models S&W 10-6 with bull barrel, excellant shooter and accurate at a greater distance than the short barrel one.

    A colt Police Positive, .38 is also nice as I have one of those also with the 6 inch barrell.

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  • udubudub Member Posts: 33 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you all for smartening me up. I'm looking for a 4" or 6" Python, or Models 19, 66 or 686.
    udub
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Also consider a Colt Trooper Mk3 and of the ones you have listed I personally like the model 19 the best.The Python is good but something else that will work just fine will be about $700.00 dollars cheaper.I have also heard that the Colt Trooper is a stronger gun that the Python

    Eric S. Williams
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Find yourself a colt trooper, not as expensive as the python, should get one for around 250-300 and just as good, The python would be around 350 to 450 for one in very good shape

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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You might also look into Taurus revolvers, they are pretty decent and a little easier on the wallet.

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  • charlieccharliec Member Posts: 269 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got a anib 4" S & W 586 for $325. Very good shooting gun for the money spent. The 686 is the same gun in stainless steel.







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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,350 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A 6" S&W 686 is a great compromise of everything you listed in my opinion. I would be comfortable with mine for home defense as well as Whitetail hunting. They can be found for a reasonable price and they are accurate and well made.

    I prefer to shoot my Python, but am relutant to drag it out into the woods for hunting. Good luck with your choice.

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  • punchiepunchie Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
    edited November -1
    If you decide on the Smith, go for the L frame 686. The frame is a little meatier and will hold up better with full house magnum loads longer than the K frame 19 or 66. As little as most people shoot, this may not be a problem. If this is the case, I prefer the K frames balance but really love the big N frame 27/627 guns. Another good choice may be one of the used Dan Wesson guns that are available.

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