(Smith357, if you can chime in it would be more than welcome)

Yesterday my high speed Christmas/credit payoff loan ($5000 at 1.5% interest) came through and I am in the mood to buy something. I want a Taurus Judge, S&W M&P auto, AR-15 upper, AKM, etc, etc. That said, I really desire a revolver for everyday carry. I was thinking of the Taurus 85 Ultralite but yesterday stumbled on a S&W Model 12-2 square butt snubbie. Price is $285, a little less than a new Taurus, and condition looks good to very good. Truth be told, I was at the gunsmith wasting time during work hours and did not even ask to inspect the Smith as it just looked odd with a rubber grip and 2" barrel. Thinking little about it, I merely checked it out in the display case, looked at the other revolvers (a Model 10 and a few others) then left.

Anyone know much about these? From what I have found so far, they are aluminum frame and an ounce or two heavier than the Taurus. Of course, +P ammo is not recommended and they are great concealment pieces that were favored by detectives and other plainclothesmen way back when revolvers were the norm. I may head back today to check it out in more detail and try to ascertain the year of manufacture but as already stated the gun currently resides in a gunsmith shop so one would think it has been checked for possible safety or functioning issues. Regardless, I'll be sure to ask for a second first-hand opinion.


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