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Got a chance to buy a S&W model 49 with little usage. Owner asking $250. Any input on experience with this model, performance, or the price is appreciated.
Thanks.
I've owned several S&W model 49's, in both standard weight and air
weight*; also nickel and blued. They are excellent little guns, mainly
designed for pocket carry. $250 for a 98per center, would not be
a bad price at all.
My 649 is one of my 'always & everywhere' weapons - and if I had the means (since they're no longer made) I'd buy another. I doubt you'll be disappointed.
I have a Mod 49 for my anytime gun. Even though it's all steel, I don't notice the weight in my pocket. .38+P is the carry load, and I practice with standard loads, at 10 yd. Right now, I still have some 125gr Nyclad +P in it, but will reload with Gold Dot 125gr +P when I shoot it next.
Get it; that's a good deal. As long as you give it the practice a snub requires, you can't go wrong.
$250 is a fair price for one in excellent condition. I bought one to carry in my pants pocket. It was too heavy, so I sold it. I bought a S&W model 37 which was better as it only weighed 12.5 ounces. I sold that and I never should have. Anyhow, I ended up with a 16 ounce revolver which is a nice compromise. A heavy gun is easier to shoot; a lighter gun is easy to carry.
Based on this feedback, and the fact that it passed the Jim March revolver checkout with flying colors, the little nickel 49 now has a new home. Based on the NRA Condition Standards for Modern Firearms, it is very close to Excellent! Just needs a little cleanup. It only weighs 20.5 ounces, so weight doesn't seem to be an issue. Got to admit the trigger pull seems heavy compared to my 9mm semi-auto.
Txcoyote. Have a gray box for nickel Mod 49-0 with unopened tools, the parts and instruction list, all paper work. Good top, thumb size damage to very bottom of box, still solid and nothing missing. Photos on request. Shipped for $15 plus postage. About $3 if your in TX as I am.---That is about the worth of the paperwork and tools.---Tom
Tx coyote, in my one face to face transaction with fastball, I believe you will find his descriptions accurate and, if he said it, you can depend on it.
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