K-Frame .357s

[jimbobborg]

Still looking for a decent price on a 4" K-Frame .357. Which S&W models are K-Frame in .357? Not that I need one just want one. Gunbroker has a few Model 19s, but is there a stainless version?

 

[jawn]

The 66.

 

[Huckleberry]

Model 65

The 65 and 66 were replaced by the new Smiths 619 and 620.

 

[mikec]

13 and 19 are the carbon steel guns. 65 and 66 are the stainless. 13 and 65 are fixed sights, 19 and 66 are adjustable sights.

 

[jimbobborg]

Thanks! I'm really looking for one under $400. I'm assuming they're all pre-lock, right? Do the standard K-Frame .38 speed loaders work with these revolvers? Were the 13 and 19 available nickeled? I'm going to the Chantilly Gun Show Friday, I'm going to take a look around at the used stuff while I wait for the background check to go through. Thanks!

 

[Zombie_013]

Thanks! I'm really looking for one under $400. I'm assuming they're all pre-lock, right? Do the standard K-Frame .38 speed loaders work with these revolvers? Were the 13 and 19 available nickeled? I'm going to the Chantilly Gun Show Friday, I'm going to take a look around at the used stuff while I wait for the background check to go through. Thanks!

here is a model 65 for $399.99:

http://www.gunsamerica.com/97099315...ers/Full-Frame-Revolver/S_W_MOD_65_357_S_.htm

 

[mikec]

The locks were in the early '90s, right? I think some of the 65 and 66 could have locks. The carbon steel guns might have been offered nickeled. I would hope a Model 10 or 14 speed loader would work. The only difference was case length.

 

[4g64loser]

I shoot a 2.5" 66. The standard speed loaders work just fine. The older carbon steel guns can be found in nickel finish, but not as common as blued. My 66 is a newer one. It has a lock. I was impressed by its accuarcy (my only other wheelgun is a 629 N frame 6") compared to longer barrelled revolvers. 158gr 357s are by no means unpleasant to shoot (unless you are the guy next to me due to the blue dot muzzle flash)

 

[HomerSimpson]

The locks were in the early '90s, right?

2000

AFAIK the 19 was discontinued in '99 so there are no 19s with the infernal lock. The 66 held on for a few more years to there are some 66s out there with the Hilary hole.

 

[mikec]

Oops, wrong decade. I knew it was Clinton but damn, too many Presidents since my birth.

Yes, I am becoming an old fart.

 

[PowderFinger]

My model 19-3 Nickel 6" barrel.

 

[jimbobborg]

I got a line on a Model 19. The guy wants to trade for an AR upper. I may just get one yet.

 

[fivepointstar]

my first revolver was the Model 65, its extremely accurate and a smooth trigger