Posted: 12/7/2009 8:44:00 PM EDT
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So I wander into my favorite gun shop today and notice that they have a used Smith Model 57-1.
Pre lock "-1", blued obviously. 6" barrel which is nice on an N frame, only real down side is it has those nasty Hogue rubber grips instead of nice decent dead tree. Obviously a no dash would be a little nicer. Only difference between a no dash and the -1 is Smith removed the cylinder rim recesses in the -1 correct? Priced at $549. Talk me out of going back and picking it up. I don't have a .41 magnum yet. |
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True, a no dash would be better but it's not bad. Maybe a little more than I'd like to pay, but N frames seem to be appreciating faster than I can buy them. If they'd go 550 out the door, I'd probably be able to talk myself into it. The .41 is an awesome round. If you're set up to reload the .41 or are willing to reload for it, it's fine. If you don't reload and don't want to, the 57 is going to be a paperweight for you. |
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True, a no dash would be better but it's not bad. Maybe a little more than I'd like to pay, but N frames seem to be appreciating faster than I can buy them. If they'd go 550 out the door, I'd probably be able to talk myself into it.
The .41 is an awesome round. If you're set up to reload the .41 or are willing to reload for it, it's fine. If you don't reload and don't want to, the 57 is going to be a paperweight for you. +1 You can order ammo, but I do not recall ever seeing it on the shelf of any store. |
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go ahead and get it –––– even if its borderline on price now, it'll be worth $750 in 2 more years. What's 50 bucks more for grips anyway? (this is how i justify many purchases that are borderline ––- i keep stuff a long time and it all works out in the end usually)
Example –– Christmas time '06 (3 years ago exactly) –– i was working part time at a gun store to make some extra holiday money when the owner got a 4" stainless Python in great shape ––- priced at $850. My opinion was –– "ho-hum- a 4" stainless Python ––- price is ok, but i have Christmas presents to buy, etc etc etc " position was only through Christmas , so i went back after new years with a fistful of dollars and lo and behold–– 'twas gone. Now i only wish i could find one in acceptable condition for $850 ––- they are not there anymore. I should have bought it immediately and put Christmas on my credit card like everyone else does 
Similar thing happened about a month ago. I was again smitten by a Colt and put a 6" nickel Python in layaway for a king's ransom. I made a mental note of a pretty nice 4" S&W 66 for $375. Again, i hesitated ––- instead of locking both up, i waited a week, checked a few GB and EE prices and went back for it –––––– yep, gone The only way to avoid regret is to pony up the dough sometimes |
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True, a no dash would be better but it's not bad. Maybe a little more than I'd like to pay, but N frames seem to be appreciating faster than I can buy them. If they'd go 550 out the door, I'd probably be able to talk myself into it.
The .41 is an awesome round. If you're set up to reload the .41 or are willing to reload for it, it's fine. If you don't reload and don't want to, the 57 is going to be a paperweight for you. It's used obviously, so the shop will have some room to dicker. $550 OTD shouldn't be a problem if I show up with cash. And I suppose I can find room on the reloading bench for yet another set of dies. 
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Quoted: Quoted: True, a no dash would be better but it's not bad. Maybe a little more than I'd like to pay, but N frames seem to be appreciating faster than I can buy them. If they'd go 550 out the door, I'd probably be able to talk myself into it. The .41 is an awesome round. If you're set up to reload the .41 or are willing to reload for it, it's fine. If you don't reload and don't want to, the 57 is going to be a paperweight for you. It's used obviously, so the shop will have some room to dicker. $550 OTD shouldn't be a problem if I show up with cash. And I suppose I can find room on the reloading bench for yet another set of dies. Dies would actually be the least of my concern. I have enough issues finding enough .44 Magnum brass to keep me going, much less the oddball .41. I was just discussing with another Arfcommer recently that I reload for .357 and .44, and the .41 has enough range that it could easily replace both. However, I do not intend to sell those guns to get .41s and I already have enough to do between casting and reloading for 9mm, .357, .44 and .45. |
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So I wander into my favorite gun shop today and notice that they have a used Smith Model 57-1. Pre lock "-1", blued obviously. 6" barrel which is nice on an N frame, only real down side is it has those nasty Hogue rubber grips instead of nice decent dead tree. Obviously a no dash would be a little nicer. Only difference between a no dash and the -1 is Smith removed the cylinder rim recesses in the -1 correct? Priced at $549. Talk me out of going back and picking it up. I don't have a .41 magnum yet. I just bought one in 95% condition from a private party for $475 with 3 boxes of ammo. The 57-1 lacks recessed cylinder and pinned barrel over the the no dash model. If it were a 4" barrel it would be worth more but depending on condition it is still probably a good deal. The "New" Model 57 (with ***** lock) are selling for better then $700 and are finished no where near as nicely as the older models. Buy it and hang on to it if you don't want to shoot it, it will only appreciate in value. |