That one would be hard one for me to pass on as well. Now that I'm thinking about it, I wouldn't pass. It would be going home with me. Lol. Looks like your honey hole has some nice revolvers.
You guys are the worst Enabled! I do have some period correct grips for the Kit gun.
From smallest to biggest! DANG!
I agree on shooting the AirLite Model 317’s, those are surprisingly tough to shoot at distances beyond 7-10 yards for me. The combination of the light weight, rimfire trigger pull and V-notch rear/Hi-Viz front sights aren’t the best for my eyes. I replaced the rear sight blade for a square-notch on my 317 and it helped, but it is still not a tack driver for me.
Let us know what you think when you get it home and go shoot it.
I should really look into a modern target .22 revolvers!I agree on shooting the AirLite Model 317’s, those are surprisingly tough to shoot at distances beyond 7-10 yards for me. The combination of the light weight, rimfire trigger pull and V-notch rear/Hi-Viz front sights aren’t the best for my eyes. I replaced the rear sight blade for a square-notch on my 317 and it helped, but it is still not a tack driver for me.
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And you certainly aren’t kidding about the prices on the Model 63’s!
Back in 2020 I kept bidding on ones listed on GB and they were commanding crazy bids to take them home. They were being bid up so high that I bought a blued 10” Ruger Mk IV and a walnut/stainless 10/22 RSI from Buds, and I paid OTD for both less than just the winning bids were on the 63’s.
That’s when I started checking out the Model 34. In late 2021 I paid a bit more for my .22/.32 Kit Gun than half what Model 63’s were going for. It’s not stainless steel, but if that is an issue the Taurus 94 or 317in the safe could do (and hold 3 more shots, too.)
It looks like Enablers Unanimous has struck again! Good luck @Mark_Mark, hopefully you will soon bring another one home to the nest.
Stay safe.
charterfirearms.com
I never tried a Charter Arms gun. I love reliable & affordable guns!I know we’re talking S&W here, but, Charter Arms makes the Pathfinder 22LR - 2” with fixed sights and a 4.2” model with sights. For around $400 NIB hard to beat. I have had 3 or 4 of the Bulldogs over the years, still have one, great little pocket pistol. I’ve been considering on of these 4” models which is also made in 22 mag. 8 shot as well.
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Charter's verstile Pathfinder, available in 22 LR, is a great introductory revolver for the novice shooter or anyone who needs a low recoil revolver. It has the look, feel and weight of a higher-caliber revolver, allowing you to gain proficiency while using relatively inexpensive .22 ammo. The...
Yep. That's us, a bunch of enablers. see a cool old Smith, buy it. Repeat as necessary.
very proud of myself today, did not go to the shop, even tho I was 5 miles away and had time!
There's always tomorrow. The shop will still be there.
that Blue is NICE!
The I frame preceded the J frame and had a leaf spring instead of the coil spring to power the hammer. The pull was much smoother.
Yeah, I agree about the K frames. IMHO the Models 17/18 actions are amazing, in rimfire revolvers I think they are the best of the bunch.
