Common .38

[litman252]

Guys and Gals,

I'm looking for a .38 for my Neighbor for home protection. I'd like a common 38 so accesories are avalible, speed loaders and grips. What's out there for choices?? Priced less than $300 would be good.

I'm a 1911 guy so this is out of my norm................

Thanks,
Tony

 

[Roadkill]

Police trade in. I bought one for my wife's restaurant for $200. Its a S&W, four inch barrel, finish worn but mechanically perfect, sits loaded on a shelf in the storage room. Check to make sure cylinder locks up tight when hammer is pulled, also that the double action function is not impossible for the user.

 

[XavierBreath]

S&W Model 10. You should be able to find a good used one for $200 or so.

 

[cookekdjr]

S&W Model 10. You should be able to find a good used one for $200 or so.
+1

 

[ugaarguy]

You can add me to the list of S&W M10 fans. The police trade ins are a fantastic deal. They will have holster wear, but most are perfect mechanically. Another option is the m64, the stainless version of the m10, which will require less maintenance with the durability of the SS. J&G Sales has some bobbed hammer DAO m64s in right nor for $220 http://www.jgsales.com/product_info...-4-heavy-bbl-vg-/cPath/16_17/products_id/1169

Use Jim March's Revolver Checkout thread, stickied at the top of the revolvers forum to help your neighbor ensure its mechanically sound.

 

[PinoyInFL]

S&W Model 10 is a great choice. To make cleaning easier, you can also get a model 64 which is the stainless version.

 

[S&W620]

Add me to the list of Model 10 supporters.

 

[EddieCoyle]

I'll pile on here. The S&W Model 10 is the way to go. Here in gun-starved Mass where handguns tend to be more expensive, I was able to pick up a holster-worn, but great shooting pre-Model 10 M&P for $80.

The Smith and Wesson Model 10 is an American classic.

 

[Lucky Derby]

Model 10 is hard to beat.

 

[armedcitizen]

Model 10 is hard to beat.

Plus, they can be downright purty!

 

[Thirties]

Smith and Wesson model 10

The Smith and Wesson model 10 is really the best choice. nothing comes close. Look for one in the $200 to $250 range.

 

[Jkwas]

+1 to the model 10. I prefer the blued model to the 64. You don't have to clean those powder rings at the front of the cylinder as much and it doesn't "flash" if it happens to "peek out" during carry.

 

[litman252]

I'm thinking that a model 10 would be a good way to go. Thanks guys..............

Tony

 

[bakert]

I agree with all the replies on the S&W model 10 but you also might find one of either a used Ruger Security Six or Speed Six for a very reasonable price that would be a good choice too.

 

[perpster]

Barrel

Barrel on the .38 revolver should be 4" or less so that adversary doesn't have ability to grab barrel and get much leverage.

Ammo should be +P; ordinary .38 special isn't very special when it comes to stopping assailants.

Tell neighbor to keep a good flashlight next to the gun so he doesn't shoot a friendly that goes bump in the night by accident.