Smith & Wesson .38/357
I am a corrections officer and today I qualed with a S&W model 65-5 i would like to know where to locate one for purchase. I learned of the model # today as we cleaned the weapons and saw the 65-5 upon removing the cylinder for cleanig. Can you help me? P.S. it is stainless steel. Thank you for your time.
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Just do a search on the auction side for S&W 65, you will find plenty to choose from!
Here's one:http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=140984888
Here is a 65-5:http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=141003884
Hers is one with holster and other extras:http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=1407554750 -
Try the two large net gun auctions. The Model 65 was the stainless version of the blued Model 13. S & W made it starting in the early 70's, over a long period of time. With pretty much all LEO's going to semi-autos, it's not a hot number any more. Fixed sight .357 revolvers shouldn't be hard to find on the auctions. Just be aware that some of the asking prices are out of line, check the actual selling prices for a ball park value. Don't be afraid to make a offer if you find one you like. Times are tough now, and a Model 65's aren't likely to be a hot seller. 0 -
If you like the luxury of adjustable sights, the model 66 might be of interest to you. 0 -
Did you guys notice those three guns all had 4" barrels a 3" barrel is worth at least $100.00 or more.Not only is a 3" worth more but it's a round butt as well. [:)] 0 -
If you want a round butt in 2.5" It won't be a mod. 65 they were only made in 3" and 4".[:)] 0 -
You should be aware that the basic model number of this gun is 65. The number following the dash indicates minor changes for ease of manufacture, but from a shooting standpoint they'll all be the same.
If this will be used as a defensive gun those fixed sights are actually the best way to go.
Besides fixed sights being snag proof and rock solid unbreakable, 99% of those who carry an adjustable sighted handgun for defensive purposes and plinking never change sight settings after intial zero anyhow. For most folks that thin sight blade ends up being an unnecessary fragile item and if it does break you're screwed.0 -
quote:Originally posted by IAINTDAONE
I am a corrections officer and today I qualed with a S&W model 65-5 i would like to know where to locate one for purchase. I learned of the model # today as we cleaned the weapons and saw the 65-5 upon removing the cylinder for cleanig. Can you help me? P.S. it is stainless steel. Thank you for your time.
All models 65 are stainless steel. In the Smith and Wesson numbering system, guns that being with the digit "6" are stainless (eg models, 60, 63, 64, 65, 66, 686, etc).
As already mentioned, for your knowledge, these guns have been around for a long time, and Smith has gradually made a series of small changes to the gun and how it was manufactured.
The "-5" refers to the specific model. In other words, this was the fifth update the basic model. Without getting into the exact differences between say the 65-3, or 65-4 AND 65-5, lets just say that externally they are identical, and they functional identically.
For your purposes, there should be ZERO difference between any of the various "-dash" models, and you may have a much easier time finding one of the other dash versions, rather than ONLY the 65-5.
Also, these guns are fairly common, particular as used police/security trade in surplus guns. Figure you should be able to find one for $275-375 fairly easily. I wouldn't pay more than that for a service gun (eg one you are actually going to carry and use).
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