Here's a few thousand words in support of my argument:
Small
Medium
Large
(Yeah, I know, the "small" is a 3½" barrel and the "medium" is 4". I thought I had 4/6/8, but upon review, well...)
They sure don't make 'em like this any more. 'Tis a pity, to be sure - that bluing is nothing short of one of the seven marvels of the modern world right there. I've got a Model 27 - what the Registered Magnum would become once S&W started using model numbers - with the full target rig, and it is an unmitigated joy to shoot. When I bought it, the gentleman I bought it from apologized - he felt it was in rough shape! It was perfect to me - it's still gorgeous - because it had just enough wear and character that I don't feel the least bit apprehensive about shooting it.
And as for shootability, well, I'm no expert, but even I can ring a steel gong at 100 yards with that pistol...
That is all.
3 comments:
Have you shot the 586 or 686? I had one of my best groups with a friend's 586. Nice gun.
I had a pre-27, 5"
Incredible blue.
(Of course, it was in the vault when they took it)
Always bolt your safe into the concrete, even if it weighs 700# empty!
Absolutely gorgeous! Just love me some S&W N frames, I’ve got a whole blog to prove it! You’re right, that old Smith & Wesson blue is an art form to itself and will never be duplicated.
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