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I bought a S&W 64 just like the one Kraig pictured above. It turned out to have cylinder latching issues. Pressing forward on the cylinder release would not reliably release the cylinder.

I would not buy a revolver sight-unseen unless you have a lot of faith the seller is willing to make it right for you.

S&W Model 10s are going for under $300, and can be great guns.

I think a lot of people figure 357 Magnum is their ideal caliber, until they shoot a bit of it and find out how punishing it is in all but the biggest revolvers. I shoot 38 Special level hand loads in 357 cases. In the rare cases when I come down with Magnumitis, I get out the 44 Magnum and really make some noise.