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a friend of mine has this gun and it says lady smith, i assume it is made for a women but looks like it would make a great concealed pistol. light and very small, gonna get to see and shoot it tomorrow. just wondering what it might be worth. any ideas??
They are great guns, the marketing was to target female consumers but you are correct, it would make an excellent conceal and carry gun. They ain't cheap tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by windstone
We have one that was my grandmothers, very nice piece and very functionable weapon.
Here is what it's supposed to look likeAttachment 135835Attachment 135836thats from gun trader.com. Nice gun, probably worth $500.00-$600.00 in today's market nib condition, maybe a little more. My wife has a S&W airwieght which is hammerless which I like better for concealed carry.
OK, THANKS, well he has it priced right, 300 bucks with holster. he bought for his wife and she want carry it.. gonna find out more tomorrow....goin to a dove hunt on his place.
If it is in good shape 300 is a great buy. I paid 370 for the .38 cal airwieght I was speaking of, that was 4-5 years ago and they are 550 or so now.
Get the hammerless for concealed carry. A good price is not necessarily a good buy.
Why? I would like to know why you say that? Not being a smart ass just would like to know why you like the hammerless? I'm just old school!Quote:
Originally Posted by majflyboy
I would guess the thought is that if you have the hammerless you dont have to worry bout the hammer hangin up on stuff as your pulling it out. JMOQuote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe
I have never had a problem with pulling my .357 the hammer is never that far down (above belt line)! But I do practice every week at least 2 days a week!Quote:
Originally Posted by GitDaGrease
Most women carry these guns in purses, so the less things to snag on straps and such the better.
I carry front pocket MOST of the time and wouldn't want a hammer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe
OK I see. Best of luck.
You will never get anything out in time.Quote:
Originally Posted by ducker
I used to sell S&W. Got my daughter an air weight 38 fir protection. She shot me desert eagle 44 and gave it straight b ack. Did not like the 45 acp either. She can group that 38 all rounds in the head:)
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When it comes to guns they are like ahhhhhh welllllll ya know everybody has an opinion lol, me personally, the next one I buy will be the Smith and Wesson Body Guard 380, sweet little carry gun that carries quite a punch also.
Windstone Smith and Wesson shows the lady smith at around 700 in the stainless model. If its stainless and he wants 300, I say jump on it man. JMO, if you dont like it heck at that price take it to the shop and trade it in on what ya want.
Offer him $275 and see if he bites. Take it if he won't budge off of the $300. Let me know when you have it. We can plan a few hours at the Como range.
Some folks carry a hammer less, five shot .38 in a pocket holster, in the pocket of a pair of relaxed fit Carhartt's. You can actually walk around with your hands in your pockets, wrapped around the grip. They have no problem drawing quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe
For me it's quicker. My hand stays on it and I don't wear no "tight fitting jeans".Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe
Exactly!!Quote:
Originally Posted by GitDaGrease
Guys regardless of what you carry or how you carry it the key to it all is practice. You should practice frequently (with an empty gun) drawing what you carry from where you carrying it.
You don't have to pull it out to shoot if you have your hand on the grip in a front pocket...surprise, surprise!
The ladies dont have to worry about the hammer hanging on straps and such if they have the rite purse, center pocket is a holster accessed from the end of the purse, no need to pull it just shoot thru the end of the purse.
This is true, but you better have some baggy arse britches on so you can aim forward with tha piece lmao umm dont wanna mess up the family jewels manQuote:
Originally Posted by feelay
Did you get the gun?
Hammers are no big deal as long as the right holster is selected. Carrying anything- pocket or otherwise- without a holster is a disaster waiting to happen. Oh by the way, the negligent discharge will go down in the gun violence column when the statistics are tallied up.
not yet, but probably will. i got to shoot it and it was pretty sweet til you put those 357's in her. to much recoil for me. the 38's were just right...Quote:
Originally Posted by feeshrman
The .38 +P hollow points are not much better. I would lay my hand on the bench and beat it with one of those light weight .38's, rather than pull the trigger.
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Originally Posted by ATM
I am seriously considering one of these as my next purchase.BODYGUARD 380 - Smith & Wesson