3" or 4" 357mag

[OutwardHound]

I've had a 4" Smith Model 28 for years now. A pretty good shooter. I bought as a police trade in back in the 80's when the "wonder nine" semi auto wave swept the land. It is a good gun for home defense and has been on many camping trips but is not desirable for my EDC needs at this point in life. I would jump at a Model 13 K frame if I ever found one at a reasonable price.

 

[SDR]

$450 sounds like a lot. I think you could buy a new one for about that before the crazy times.

Definitely price heavy...

 

[DirectDrive]

Just looked at the Taurus 66 it was okay seemed to lock up fine its from the mid 80s the grip and the backstrap didnt match up very good the triger both DA/SA was very smooth he wanted 450.00 I might have been able to talk him down a bit but I have a Ruger Security six in my sights for 500.00 thats a duh no brainer

Get the Security Six
@rjmt knows how to set up those triggers

 

[rjmt]

Get the Security Six
@rjmt knows how to set up those triggers

the Security Six is a rock solid design - have had a Police Service Six for 40 years
for carry all day long, I prefer the half shroud of the Security Six over the GP100 full shroud
and the triggers are workable - spring set still available

 

[po18guy]

Just looked at the Taurus 66 it was okay seemed to lock up fine its from the mid 80s the grip and the backstrap didnt match up very good the triger both DA/SA was very smooth he wanted 450.00 I might have been able to talk him down a bit but I have a Ruger Security six in my sights for 500.00 thats a duh no brainer

Nice Tauruses are nice. But, he's still about $100 too high. The Ruger is another gun that, while they never win beauty contests, there is no record of one ever wearing out. Your grandchildren will love it.

 

[rjmt]

Nice Tauruses are nice. But, he's still about $100 too high. The Ruger is another gun that, while they never win beauty contests, there is no record of one ever wearing out. Your grandchildren will love it.

I did break an SP101 after 30 years, but Ruger fixed it free and I had it back in 4 days
bend the cylinder lockup pawl

 

[Stomper]

Love my 4" GP100!

 

[Stomper]

And SP101…

 

[Flopsweat]

And SP101…
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Hogue makes a grip that will stop the back of the trigger guard ramming your finger every time you fire. It looks nice too.

Hogue Monogrip Grips Ruger SP101 Rubber Black

These grips are made of soft rubber with a cobblestone (stippled) surface for good grip control. One Piece Monogrip design with a stirrup that attaches...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[rjmt]

Hogue makes a grip that will stop the back of the trigger guard ramming your finger every time you fire. It looks nice too.

Hogue Monogrip Grips Ruger SP101 Rubber Black

These grips are made of soft rubber with a cobblestone (stippled) surface for good grip control. One Piece Monogrip design with a stirrup that attaches...

www.midwayusa.com

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I have this grip on all my Rugers - a fine choice

 

[Stomper]

Hogue makes a grip that will stop the back of the trigger guard ramming your finger every time you fire. It looks nice too.

Hogue Monogrip Grips Ruger SP101 Rubber Black

These grips are made of soft rubber with a cobblestone (stippled) surface for good grip control. One Piece Monogrip design with a stirrup that attaches...

www.midwayusa.com

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That was an older photo, I already have the Hogue grip on it.

Here ya go… fresh 'n hot right off the grill!

 

[rjmt]

I have this grip on all my Rugers - a fine choice

this is one of the first SP101 made, back in 1989
it's been my wife's purse gun since then
this one is a .38 spc, not .357
but loaded with Buffalo Bore heavy .38+P semi wad cutters

 

[rjmt]

this is one of the first SP101 made, back in 1989
it's been my wife's purse gun since then
this one is a .38 spc, not .357
but loaded with Buffalo Bore heavy .38+P semi wad cutters

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[Knobgoblin]

$450 sounds like a lot. I think you could buy a new one for about that before the crazy times.

All y'all are trippin on the price of a vintage Taurus. Hundreds spend like twenties these days.

Dinner for 8 was $460 just this last Saturday. Plus tip

 

[Mygrainman]

My father is selling his 4" S&W 586 for $900
Sweet six shooter
Message if you're interested

 

[Stomper]

this is one of the first SP101 made, back in 1989
it's been my wife's purse gun since then
this one is a .38 spc, not .357
but loaded with Buffalo Bore heavy .38+P semi wad cutters

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The newer ones have that maker's roll stamp on the bottom of the full lug instead of slathered on the left side of the barrel…. Thank GAWD!

 

[rjmt]

I found an craftsman who makes reproduction S&W coke bottle target grips

have them on my 686 5"

very sweet

Karl Nill Maßgriffe | Replica grips for revolvers

Our replica grips for revovlers

www.nill-griffe.com

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

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All y'all are trippin on the price of a vintage Taurus. Hundreds spend like twenties these days.

Dinner for 8 was $460 just this last Saturday. Plus tip

At least you got to choose the tip. I picked up the check for my mother-in-laws birthday dinner this month and the restaurant automatically added a 21% tip for a "large party".

 

[Stomper]

My father is selling his 4" S&W 586 for $900
Sweet six shooter
Message if you're interested

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NICE! I'd make a move on that, but I have my sights set on a 4-5/8" stainless Super Blackhawk Bisley in 454 Casull….

….as soon as @LuckySG can find a 0873 for me! (hint hint!)

 

[Stomper]

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All y'all are trippin on the price of a vintage Taurus. Hundreds spend like twenties these days.

Dinner for 8 was $460 just this last Saturday. Plus tip

LOL…. I recently dropped $365 at Claim Jumper for my Dad's 75th B-day for a party of four.

At least you got to choose the tip. I picked up the check for my mother-in-laws birthday dinner this month and the restaurant automatically added a 21% tip for a "large party".

I love to drop a lavish tip on servers who do their job well (or just busting their hump doing the best they can), sometimes up to 50%.