Picked up a S&W .38 M&P w/pics

[steve]

I saw it, liked it, and bought it. I've always liked them, but I don't know much about these old Smith's but the price seemed fair. $300
It's a fun little gun to shoot. I figure my 7 year old nephew is doing great with the .22's, this is an excellent next step up when he's ready.
All of my .38 hand loads are mild, I have a "few" .357's, I've never had the need to "hotrod" .38's

[jiminyt]

oh man, that is gorgeous! thanks for sharing.

[markg44]

Looks like a nice clean piece for $300, I love the older Smiths...

[Fowler]

I like it, very classic and any Smith in decent condition you can buy for $300 these days is a great deal, heck tired Highway Patrolmen sell for $600 these days...

The toughest part of that gun will be finding a load that shoots to the sights...

[awp101]

Jan 21, 2015 17:42:11 GMT -5 Fowler said:

any Smith in decent condition you can buy for $300 these days is a great deal

Indeed!

Any idea of the year of manufacture?

[steve]

Jan 21, 2015 17:42:11 GMT -5 Fowler said:

I like it, very classic and any Smith in decent condition you can buy for $300 these days is a great deal, heck tired Highway Patrolmen sell for $600 these days...

I picked up a 28 about 15 year ago for the same money.....I know what you mean.

here is a pic of it:

[seak89]

Got to love the old five screw Smiths.

[lah]

That's a nice sixgun.

[Frank V]

Steve, congratulations, those are great shooters.
If you want a LOT of fun load a good 148gr WC over a light charge of Bullseye. A starting load would be great & I'm betting it'll stack them all in one ragged hole without much recoil for a young shooter!

[dougader]

That's a GREAT gun for $300. Color me <<jealous>>.