Couple of new Smith's

[Hozzie]

So I went to meet a seller today to pickup the Smith 617 we agreed on.  I have been looking at them for a few years and kick myself for not getting one before they quit making them.  The prices kept going up, so I finally decided I better get one before it gets any worse.  So I check it out and all looks good so I give him the cash and take the gun.  

 

Before I leave, he mentions he has something he thinks I would like to see so he pulls out another S&W box.  Inside is a Smith 648 which is also no longer made.  At first I thought he was just showing it to me as he knew I like small caliber Smith's, but he said he would also sell it if I was interested.  Needless to say I ended up coming home with two new (to me) revolvers.   I have a 4" 686, but I may have to get a 6" to make a set.

 

Now just to find some nice wood combat grips, I just can't stand the black hogue grips.

 

[runco]

I am not a wheel guy, but what do they say, a smart man will change his mind, but a fool never will.  Those look good!  I would like to have :drool:

[DaveTN]

I have been looking at them for a few years and kick myself for not getting one before they quit making them.

My 617 is my favorite "trigger time" gun. When did they quit making them, they are still listed on their website?

[Hozzie]

My 617 is my favorite "trigger time" gun. When did they quit making them, they are still listed on their website?

 

I think within the last year or so unless it is just they haven't been making many.  You can still find a few NIB out there, but they are getting pricier and pricier.  I was glad to find this one which is pre-lock.   

Edited July 11, 2014 by Hozzie

[DaveTN]

I got mine six years ago. I tried for a long time to find a used one, but the prices were crazy. Guns & Leather sold me a new one for much less than the people with used were asking.

[RED333]

Nice pair, and I do not say that to many men.