Excellent deal, if it's in good shape. I've got a soft spot in my heart for the S&W model 65 because it was my very first gun. I bought it in 1992 for $200. So $29 more in 2008 is muy bueno. Good job !!
smith wesson mod65
hey guys and gals Ijust bought a used 357 sw mod 65 in very good shape for 229 and was wondering how good this revolver is and if Igot a good deal thanks in advace
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Sounds like you got a good deal. It might not be a bad idea to have a smith check it over for any bushing or springs that need replacing. Also, what barrel length did you get?
I had a M13 4" for a while (same basic gun but blued). It worked decent but I never did find a set of K frame grips that felt real good to me, and I've had a couple of K frames to experiment with. It funny, the OEM grips on my Taurus M65 work just fine.
Steelheart
I had a M13 4" for a while (same basic gun but blued). It worked decent but I never did find a set of K frame grips that felt real good to me, and I've had a couple of K frames to experiment with. It funny, the OEM grips on my Taurus M65 work just fine.
Steelheart
Sounds like a fair deal to since you mentioned that it's in good shape. Now we need pictures though. ;Dtourus pt140 said:hey guys and gals Ijust bought a used 357 sw mod 65 in very good shape for 229 and was wondering how good this revolver is and if Igot a good deal thanks in advace
its got a 4inch and it came from a amerd car trade in the triger is excelent in dounle action and and in single action is as nice as a tourus 1911 can I use this revolver for full pounding magnum loadsSteelheart said:Sounds like you got a good deal. It might not be a bad idea to have a smith check it over for any bushing or springs that need replacing. Also, what barrel length did you get?
I had a M13 4" for a while (same basic gun but blued). It worked decent but I never did find a set of K frame grips that felt real good to me, and I've had a couple of K frames to experiment with. It funny, the OEM grips on my Taurus M65 work just fine.
Steelheart
That depends on how you feel about the whole full power using lighter bullet thing. There is a flat spot on the forcing cone that sometimes cracks with the 125gr loads. I haven't heard of any issues with the heavier bullets. Here's some articles with more information:
http://www.gunblast.com/Butch_SW-Model19.htm
http://www.gunblast.com/RKCampbell_SWsBest.htm
Now, I'd shoot what I wanted to and not worry about it, especailly with what you paid for it. But you may chose differently.
Steelheart
http://www.gunblast.com/Butch_SW-Model19.htm
http://www.gunblast.com/RKCampbell_SWsBest.htm
Now, I'd shoot what I wanted to and not worry about it, especailly with what you paid for it. But you may chose differently.
Steelheart
I prefer heavy bullets the heaver the better not 125s but at least 150 or higherSteelheart said:That depends on how you feel about the whole full power using lighter bullet thing. There is a flat spot on the forcing cone that sometimes cracks with the 125gr loads. I haven't heard of any issues with the heavier bullets. Here's some articles with more information:
http://www.gunblast.com/Butch_SW-Model19.htm
http://www.gunblast.com/RKCampbell_SWsBest.htm
Now, I'd shoot what I wanted to and not worry about it, especailly with what you paid for it. But you may chose differently.
Steelheart
Looks like a good deal from here...
Heres the link to my new thread, it has some pics of my model 65....not that I'm proud of it or anything.... 
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=7078.0
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=7078.0
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